Silver Maple Leaf
MELT VALUE AT THE LIVE SILVER PRICE
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Dealers typically charge about $59.95 to $62.11 for one, which is 11% to 15% over melt.
The Silver Maple Leaf is the Royal Canadian Mint's silver bullion coin, first struck in 1988. It is .9999 fine silver, purer than the American Silver Eagle (.999), and carries a face value of $5 Canadian.
Premium range method. Dealer prices for one item (check or wire payment) read from two dealers on 2026-10-28, divided by melt value and rounded outward. It is a range of what we saw, not a promise. Card payments and small orders cost more; large orders cost less.
Silver Maple Leaf facts
- Silver content
- 1 troy oz (31.1 g) of pure silver
- Fineness
- .9999 fine silver
- Diameter
- 38 mm
- Face value
- $5 Canadian, legal tender
- Issuer
- Royal Canadian Mint
- First struck
- 1988
Source: Royal Canadian Mint. Specifications are those published by the issuer.
Dealer prices for one Silver Maple Leaf
| Dealer | Price | Over spot | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitco Lowest | $60.34wire/check qty-1 (1+) tier | +11.7% over spot+$6.33 | Checked 61 min ago | View |
| SD Bullion | $60.61check/wire qty-1 tier | +12.2% over spot+$6.60 | Checked 61 min ago | View |
| APMEX | Price not available here | Check price | ||
| JM Bullion | Price not available here | Check price | ||
| Money Metals Exchange | Price not available here | Check price | ||
| Bullion Exchanges | Price not available here | Check price | ||
| BGASC | Price not available here | Check price | ||
Spot melt value of this item: $54.01. Newest price checked 61 min ago. "Over spot" is the dealer price minus melt value, as a share of melt. Prices are for a single item, before shipping and tax, and change through the day: confirm at the dealer.
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Quick answers
How much is a Silver Maple Leaf worth?
Its melt value is the pure silver it contains (1 troy ounce) times the live silver spot price, shown at the top of this page. Buying it costs more than melt, and selling it back typically returns 95% to 99% of melt for well-known bullion.
What premium over spot do dealers charge for a Silver Maple Leaf?
Lustre saw dealers charging about 11% to 15% over melt for one item on 2026-10-28 (single-item prices paid by check or wire, from SD Bullion and Kitco). Premiums change with demand and supply, and are higher for small orders and card payments.
Is a Silver Maple Leaf priced by the ounce?
Yes. The price follows the silver spot price, plus a premium. The premium pays for making, shipping and the dealer's costs.
Where can I compare Silver Maple Leaf prices?
The table on this page lists the dealers Lustre checks, with each current price and premium over spot, and a link to the dealer. If a dealer's price cannot be read, the row says "Check price".