2023 Canadian $50 35th Anniversary of the SML - 5 oz Fine Silver Gold-plated Coin

2023 Canadian $50 35th Anniversary of the SML - 5 oz Fine Silver Gold-plated Coin

It's not just about marking milestones: anniversaries are an opportunity for reflection and celebration, and we’re proud of what the Silver Maple Leaf (SML) bullion coin has achieved in its 35-year history—from setting a high standard in purity to introducing cutting-edge features that have made it the world’s most secure silver bullion coin.

This 5 oz.-sized 35th anniversary celebration embodies the same qualities that continue to define the SML: beauty, purity and classic craftsmanship. On both the obverse and reverse, selective gold plating adds a rich, golden gleam that reflects our pride in the SML, whose namesake leaf continues to captivate collectors and investors worldwide.

Add a 5 oz. SML celebration to your collection.

Features:

A 35th anniversary celebration. Canada’s Silver Maple Leaf (SML) bullion coin turns 35 in 2023 and this special commemorative issue celebrates its 35 years of successes and achievements as one of the most sought-after silver bullion coins.
5 oz. of pure silver. Your coin has been meticulously crafted in 5 oz. of 99.99% pure silver—five times more silver than the one-ounce SML coin.
A very low mintage. With a mintage of just 2,000 coins, this limited collectible brings added distinction and prestige to any collection.
Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
No GST/HST.

Design:

Enhanced with selective gold plating, your coin’s reverse features Walter Ott’s now-iconic maple leaf design that has graced every Silver Maple Leaf (SML) bullion coin since 1988. The SML design is flanked by intertwined vines and maple leaves designed by artist Tony Bianco, who also created the banner marking the 35th anniversary of the SML in 2023. The selectively gold-plated obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.

Packaging:

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

Specifications:

Face Value: $50
Mintage: 2,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 157.6
Diameter (mm): 65.25
Finish: Matte Proof