Mint tightens security on silver bullion coins

Staff / December 4, 2013

The Royal Canadian Mint has new counterfeit-proofing features on the 2014 1 oz. silver maple leaf bullion coin.

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The Mint has added a new pattern of radial lines on the coin’s surface. There’s also a new micro-engraving of a textured maple leaf incorporating the number 14 – alluding to the coin’s year of issue.

The 2014 Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin will soon be available through bullion dealers.