How to Spot a Fake Maple Leaf
Counterfeit 1 oz Silver Canadian Maple Leaf coins are increasingly common. Use the acoustic verifier above as your first line of defense, then check these key red flags:
- 🚨Incorrect weight (should be exactly 31.1g)
- 🚨Wrong diameter (should be 38mm)
- 🚨Flat or dull ping instead of clear bell tone
- 🚨Missing or fake security features (radial lines, micro-engraved leaf)
📖 Read Our Complete Maple Leaf Authentication Guide
Step-by-step methods to detect counterfeits — weight, dimensions, visual tells, acoustic testing, and more.
About the Maple Leaf
First issued in 1988, the Silver Maple Leaf is known for its .9999 purity and advanced anti-counterfeiting features including radial lines and micro-engraving.
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