canada-2022-item
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Denomination$5
Country / EmpireCanada
Obverse DesignEffigy of Queen Elizabeth II, with inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II' and 'D.G. REGINA'. Features radial lines as a security measure.
Reverse DesignLarge maple leaf design, with inscriptions 'CANADA', '9999 FINE SILVER 1 OZ ARGENT PUR 9999', and '5 DOLLARS'. Features radial lines as a security measure.
Historical Context
The Canadian Maple Leaf silver coin series was introduced in 1988. It was one of the first silver coins to contain .9999 pure silver, setting a new standard for purity compared to the .999 silver used in coins like the American Silver Eagle. The design is similar to its gold maple leaf counterpart.
