Description:
The 2021-W Canada $5 Silver Maple Leaf, certified by PCGS as SP70, is a premium Tailored Specimen strike produced at the Winnipeg Mint. Struck in 1 oz of .9999 fine silver, this coin features a refined finish combining brilliant and satin elements for exceptional depth and texture. This perfect SP70 example includes the First Strike designation and an exclusive Susanna Blunt signed label, honoring the artist responsible for Canada’s modern effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. With a population of only 236 coins in this exact SP70 First Strike signed configuration, this is a scarce and highly collectible modern Canadian silver issue.
Specifications:
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Country: Canada
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Year of Issue: 2021
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Mint: Winnipeg Mint (“W” mintmark)
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Metal Content: 1 troy oz
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Composition: .9999 Fine Silver
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Diameter: 38 mm
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Weight: 31.1 grams
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Finish: Tailored Specimen
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Grade: SP70 (Perfect Grade)
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Designation: First Strike
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Signature Label: Susanna Blunt
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Population: 236 (PCGS SP70 FS Signed Label)
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Certification: PCGS
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Holder: PCGS-certified slab, 379, 380, 425, 552
Highlights:
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Perfect PCGS SP70 grade – flawless tailored specimen finish
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First Strike designation
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Susanna Blunt signed label adds premium collector appeal
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Certified population 236
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Struck in 1 oz of .9999 fine silver at the Winnipeg Mint
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Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II portrait by Susanna Blunt
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Reverse: Classic Canadian Maple Leaf with refined finish
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Highly sought-after modern Canadian silver release
Historical Note:
The Tailored Specimen finish is a specialty strike unique to the Royal Canadian Mint, blending frosted and brilliant elements to create a sharp, sculpted visual effect. The 2021-W Maple Leaf marks one of the most desirable modern issues struck at the Winnipeg Mint. Combined with the First Strike designation, perfect SP70 grade, and Susanna Blunt’s signature, this low-population (236 coins) certified example stands among the most collectible Canadian releases of the year.
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