2008 Canada $5 20th Anniversary of the Silver Maple Leaf (No Tax)

1988-2008 Canada $5 20th Anniversary Silver Maple Leaf (No Tax)

This coin celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Silver Maple leaf coins. Introduced in 1988, Silver Maple Leaf coins fast became the standard by which other bullion coins are measured. These coins are precision-crafted to reach the heightened level of 9999 purity.

The renown of the Royal Canadian Mint's Gold Maple Leaf coins, launched in 1979, ensured the success of the Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin. Maple Leaf bullion coins struck by the Royal Canadian Mint are valued for their portability, liquidity and purity - guaranteed by the Government of Canada.

Specifications:
Face Value: 5 dollars
Mintage: 10,000
Composition: 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Edge: Serrated
Certificate: Serialized
Finish: Bullion

Special Features:
Double dated 1988-2008 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of issue. Features a special maple leaf selectively gold plated. The obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II used on the first coins launched in 1988, by Arnold Machin

Packaging:
Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.