The 2018 1oz Silver Maple Leaf Bullion Coin was issued by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of Canada’s flagship silver bullion series. Struck from one troy ounce of .9999 fine silver, it combines a high-purity silver specification with the classic maple leaf reverse designed by Walter Ott.
The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II using the Susanna Blunt effigy, while the reverse carries the national maple leaf emblem with the weight and purity inscriptions around the design. This date belongs to the Mintshield era, with radial lines, micro-engraving and enhanced surface-protection technology.
The 2018 coin is a notable modern date because the Royal Canadian Mint introduced Mintshield surface protection for Silver Maple Leafs, helping reduce the appearance of white spots.
