Description

2005 Canada $5 Coloured Silver Maple Leaf – Bigleaf Maple (1 oz Fine Silver)

This 2005 coloured Silver Maple Leaf showcases the Bigleaf Maple, one of the most iconic trees found along the southwestern coast of British Columbia. Known for its unusually large leaves and towering presence, the Bigleaf Maple has long been valued by Indigenous communities for its versatile wood, useful bark, and clean-burning fuel. While its sap isn’t ideal for syrup production, the flavour of its young spring shoots is famously sought after.

The Royal Canadian Mint highlights this unique Canadian species with a vibrant colour-enhanced design on a 1 oz, 99.99% pure silver SML. With its proof finish and detailed engraving, the Bigleaf Maple stands out beautifully—an elegant addition to any Silver Maple Leaf or Canadian nature-themed collection.

Features

• Part of the RCM’s coloured Silver Maple Leaf series

• Features a full-colour rendering of the Bigleaf Maple leaf

• Struck in 1 oz of 99.99% pure silver

• Proof-quality finish with crisp detail and rich colour

• Limited mintage of 27,000 worldwide

Packaging

Comes encapsulated in an RCM maroon presentation case with a black beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

• Face Value: $5

• Year: 2005

• Mintage: 27,000

• Composition: 99.99% silver

• Weight: 31.39 g

• Diameter: 38 mm

• Finish: Proof