Yesterday was my birthday, but today was the real celebration—unwrapping 10 newly acquired Canadian 1oz Silver Maple Leaf coins! A personal treat to kick off 2025 with an extra 10 ounces of shiny goodness.
These 2015 Maples came from my good mate @BackyardBullion, a trusted seller on the Silver Forum. We’ve both been stacking since 2015, making these coins feel like a nostalgic nod to our early days. BYB knows I buy for weight, so when coins with a bit of “character” cross his path, he gives me a shout.
And by “character,” I mean tarnish, toning, and, of course, the notorious milk spots courtesy of the Royal Canadian Mint. These coins are far from pristine, but at spot price (plus shipping), they were a no-brainer.
The Silver Maple Leaf, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, is one of the purest silver coins in the world at .9999 fine silver. The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse showcases Canada’s iconic maple leaf. These coins are both timeless and infamous—thanks to their tendency to develop milk spots.
What’s next for these coins?
Entertain the Kids – My children love playing “pirates” with my silver stash, and these coins make perfect treasure.
Become Bars – 2025 might be the year I finally fire up the melting pot and produce some hand-poured silver bars. Could the “Welshie Bar” become a reality?
Adding 10 ounces of silver this early in the year feels like a win. These Maples may not be beauties, but they’ve got history—and a place in my stack. Here’s to more shiny adventures in 2025
