The maple (genus Acer) is Canada’s official arboreal emblem, a title shared by 10 native maple species—including sugar maple (Acer saccharum), a fixture on the Silver Maple Leaf (SML), and red maple (Acer rubrum), which gets its own moment to shine on this new, larger silver bullion format.

Among the 10, the red maple stands out, not just for its brilliant red autumn display but for its remarkable adaptability, thriving from riverbanks to rocky ridges. One of the earliest maples to bud and flower each spring, Acer rubrum doesn’t just grow—it flourishes like a living flame in Canada’s eastern and central forests, drawing our attention to the quiet beauty that surrounds us.

• The Royal Canadian Mint’s first 5 oz silver bullion coin ($25 CAD face value).
• Two unique features for cutting-edge security, including precise radial lines and micro engraved laser maple leaf ‘26’ in the coin field.
• The coin’s 63.5 millimetre diameter provides an uncommonly large canvas that allows every detail to shine.
• A striking addition to any Canadiana- or nature-themed collection.
• The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
• No fixed mintage.

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