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Since its introduction in 1988, the iconic Royal Canadian Mint Silver Maple Leaf (SML) has been a highly sought-after bullion investment coin. All 2024 SML bullion coins include enhanced security features: radial lines, a micro-engraved maple leaf and BULLION DNAT Anti-Counterfeiting Technology. They also include MINTSHIELDT surface protection: the world’s first proven approach to reducing the occurrence of white spots discolorations on silver bullion coins. After years of intensive research and development, the Royal Canadian Mint developed MINTSHIELDT, a unique manufacturing process breakthrough that reduces the appearance of white spots on Silver Maple Leaf bullion coins. Invisible to the eye and having no effect on the coins’ purity or composition, MINTSHIELDT reduces the appearance of white spots for years. BULLION DNAT Anti-Counterfeiting Technology is an industry first that goes above and beyond other approaches to coin authentication. Every die used to produce SML coins is laser micro-engraved with an anti-counterfeiting security mark. Our registration process-digital non-destructive activation (DNA) technology-captures images encrypted with an algorithm signature and then stores these in our secure database. This proprietary Bullion DNAT technology facilitates the authentication of Silver Maple Leaf coins dated 2015 and later. SML bullion coins also feature a textured maple leaf, micro-engraved with laser technology on a small area of the reverse side of the coin. In the centre of this mark, visible under magnification, is the numeral “24″ denoting the coin’s year of issue. The radial lines on 2024 Silver Maple Leaf bullion coins are machined precisely to within microns on the master tooling for maximum reproducibility from die to die and coin to coin. The line width and pitch give Silver Maple Leaf coins a characteristic look and create a distinctive, light-diffracting pattern that is specific to this coin. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. Three unique features for cutting-edge security, including precise radial lines, a micro-engraved leaf and Bullion DNAT Anti-Counterfeiting Technology, exclusive to the Royal Canadian Mint. Bullion DNAT technology facilitates the authentication of Silver Maple Leaf coins dated 2015 and later. An attractive acquisition for both first-time precious metal buyers and long-term investors. Precision-cut radial lines create a unique light-diffracting pattern specific to this coin. Packaging and Presentation The 2024 1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Coins are securely packaged in mint-issued tubes, each holding 25 coins. This robust packaging protects the coins from physical damage and environmental factors, such as tarnishing, preserving their visual and intrinsic value. Compact and durable, the tubes are ideal for convenient storage and transportation, catering to both individual investors and those managing extensive precious metal portfolios.