Since 1988, the Canadian government has released the Silver Maple Leaf annually as a silver bullion coin. The Royal Canadian Mint creates it. 1 ounce of silver maple leaf coin (In Plastic Sheets) A flagship addition to your portfolio is the Canadian Maple Leaf, one of the most well-known and identifiable bullion coins ever. This magnificent coin has a brilliance unlike any other thanks to the addition of light-refracting radial lines, a monument to the Royal Canadian Mint's love of innovation and design. This widely recognised currency has guaranteed liquidity thanks to its flawless design, which has held up since its initial release. Each 1/4 oz coin carries a distinctive privy mark with a micro-engraving of the year it was released, which is only visible under magnification, thanks to enhanced security elements including the Royal Canadian Mint's patented bullion DNA.