2009 1 oz Silver Maple Leaf Olympic Edition Coin

2009 Silver Maple Leaf Olympic Coins

This special edition 1 oz Silver Canadian Maple Leaf Olympic Thunderbird Coin was released in 2009 as the second of three limited-edition designs in the Vancouver Winter Olympics Silver Maple Leaf Coin Series.
Struck in 99.99% pure silver, this unique coin highlights Indigenous cultural heritage through the powerful image of the Thunderbird—a legendary figure in many First Nations traditions. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, the coin commemorates Canada’s role as host of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.

Each coin is officially guaranteed for authenticity by the Royal Canadian Mint.

Obverse Design

• Profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics logo
• Country stamp: Canada
• Mintage year: 2009
• Face value: 5 CAD

Reverse Design

• Stylized Thunderbird, inspired by Indigenous Canadian artwork
• Circular frame of eleven maple leaves, shown as if blowing in the wind
• Silver purity stamp: 9999
• Silver weight stamp: 1 oz

Special Features

• Limited mintage of 569,048 coins worldwide
• Second release in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Silver Maple Leaf Coin Series
• Struck in 99.99% fine silver
• Fully guaranteed by the Government of Canada

• The 2009 1 oz Silver Maple Leaf Olympic Coin(s) you receive may not be in absolute mint condition.

Specifications –

• Net Weight
  (precious metal content): 1 oz t
• Gross Weight: 31.110 g
• Diameter: 38.00 mm
• Thickness: 3.25 mm
• Fineness: .9999
• Face Value: CAD 5
• Year: 2009