1 oz 2019 Canadian Maple Leaf Phonograph Privy Reverse Proof Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

This exclusive Maple Leaf silver coin is a part of the popular Edison privy series released in 2019. It features a reverse-proof finish accentuating the beautifully detailed maple leaf along with a privy mark representing the Edison Opera. The Edison Opera is one of the earliest prototypes of the revolutionary phonograph.

The remarkable Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is a silver bullion coin issued annually by the Canadian government. Since 1988 these silver coins have been minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM).

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 1 oz 9999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features the right-facing effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the engraving of her name along with the year of release and face value
• Reverse: Features a large sugar maple leaf engraved in a proof finish, a privy mark of the Edison Opera, along with the country’s name, metal type, weight, and purity

At 5 Canadian dollars, the official legal tender face value of this 1 oz coin is the highest among silver bullion coins. The coins purity is guaranteed at 9999 pure silver, also among the highest purities which have a standard of 999.

Featuring the iconic maple leaf symbol, the coin is guaranteed a weight of 1 troy ounce (31.1 g) of silver. The Royal Canadian Mint often issues variations on the standard coin by applying slight design changes such as colouring or privy marks.

These silver coins make perfect gifts - a symbol of Canadian identity and one of the most recognized silver bullion coins worldwide. With among the lowest mintage of any silver coin in North America, it will remain in high demand for decades to come.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. The Royal Canadian Mint is renowned for producing some of the highest quality and purity of gold and silver bullion coins and bars in the world. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1999.