1999 1 OZ CANADIAN SILVER MAPLE LEAF

Description

• Purity: Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver, making it one of the purest silver coins available.
• Legal Tender: Issued with a face value of $5 (CAD) by the Royal Canadian Mint, making it legal tender in Canada.
• Condition: Typically available in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, which means the coin exhibits no wear, only the original mint luster.

• Obverse: Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt for this specific year. The coin includes inscriptions like “ELIZABETH II,” “5 DOLLARS,” and “CANADA,” along with the year “1999.”
• Reverse: Displays the iconic maple leaf, a symbol of Canada, designed by Walter Ott. The reverse side includes the coin’s weight, purity (“9999”), and the inscription “FINE SILVER 1 OZ ARGENT PUR.”

• Purity: The .9999 fine silver content sets this coin apart, offering investors and collectors one of the highest purity levels in silver coinage at the time.
• Security Features: Although security features have evolved over the years, this coin does not include the later-added micro-engraved security features like the maple leaf privy mark with the year’s last two digits, but its value lies in its high silver content and classic design.

• Investment: The Silver Maple Leaf is a favored choice among silver investors due to its high purity and the reputation of the Royal Canadian Mint.
• Collectibility: Collectors appreciate the 1999 coin for being part of the early issues of this series, the classic design, and the historical significance of the Queen’s effigy change from previous years. Its condition and the historical context of Canadian coinage also contribute to its collectible value.