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Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz) Melt Value
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Melt value of one Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz)
$53.45
Pure silver 1.00011 ozSilver spot $53.44
A Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz) (1988–present) weighs 31.11 grams and is made of .9999 fine silver. That works out to 1.00011 troy ounces of pure silver, so at today’s spot price the metal in one coin is worth about $53.45.
Legal tender in Canada (CAD 5 face value).
Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz) specifications
| Years | 1988–present |
|---|---|
| Weight | 31.11 g (1.0002 troy oz) |
| Composition | .9999 fine silver |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Silver content | 31.107 g (1.00011 troy oz) · worth $53.45 |
How much are Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz) coins worth in bulk?
| Quantity | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 1 | $53.45 |
| 5 | $267.23 |
| 10 | $534.46 |
| 20 | $1,068.92 |
| 100 | $5,344.59 |
| 1,000 | $53,445.86 |
How the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz) melt value has changed
| Date | Melt value then | Change to today |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month ago (Oct 9, 2026) | $60.63 | ▼ -11.85% |
| 1 year ago (Nov 9, 2025) | $48.02 | ▲ +11.29% |
| 5 years ago (Nov 9, 2021) | $24.35 | ▲ +119.51% |
| 10 years ago (Nov 9, 2016) | $15.05 | ▲ +255.13% |
Based on stored daily closing prices.
Melt value vs. what your Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz) is worth
Melt value is the floor: the value of the metal alone. Dealers who buy coins for their metal usually pay a little below melt. Coins with a rare date, mint mark or error, or in uncirculated condition, can sell for far more than melt to collectors – check a current price guide or have the coin graded before selling anything that looks scarce.
Have several coins? Use the coin melt value calculator or the junk silver calculator.
Other bullion coins
| Coin | Years | Metal content | Melt value | × face |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Silver Eagle (1 oz) | 1986–present | 0.9990 oz silver | $53.39 | 53.4× |
 American Gold Eagle (1 oz) | 1986–present | 1.0000 oz gold | $4,142.18 | 82.8× |
 American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) | 1986–present | 0.5000 oz gold | $2,071.15 | 82.8× |
 American Gold Eagle (1/4 oz) | 1986–present | 0.2500 oz gold | $1,035.58 | 103.6× |
 American Gold Eagle (1/10 oz) | 1986–present | 0.1000 oz gold | $414.21 | 82.8× |
 American Gold Buffalo (1 oz) | 2006–present | 1.0000 oz gold | $4,140.59 | 82.8× |
 American Platinum Eagle (1 oz) | 1997–present | 1.0000 oz platinum | $1,575.09 | 15.8× |
 American Palladium Eagle (1 oz) | 2017–present | 1.0000 oz palladium | $1,039.31 | 41.6× |
 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf (1 oz) | 1979–present | 1.0001 oz gold | $4,140.85 | — |
 South African Krugerrand (1 oz) | 1967–present | 1.0000 oz gold | $4,140.32 | — |
 British Silver Britannia (1 oz) | 2013–present | 1.0024 oz silver | $53.57 | — |
Melt value = metal content × today’s spot price. It is not what a dealer pays (usually less) or a collector’s price (often more).
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz) worth in melt value today?
At today’s metal prices (November 9, 2026) one Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz) contains about $53.45 worth of metal. This is the melt (scrap) value – rare dates and coins in top condition can sell for much more to collectors.
How much silver is in a Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz)?
A Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz) weighs 31.11 grams and contains 1.00011 troy ounces (31.107 grams) of pure silver.
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