Buy Silver Coins in Canada
We sell investment-grade silver coins in Canada from six government mints: the Royal Canadian Mint, the United States Mint, The Royal Mint, the Perth Mint, the Austrian Mint, and Rand Refinery. Every coin we carry is .999 fine silver or higher, and silver of at least 99.9% purity is exempt from GST and HST in Canada, so you pay no sales tax on any coin in this collection. Prices update in real time against the silver spot price, and volume discounts apply automatically at 25, 100, 500, and 1,500 coins.
As an authorized dealer of the Royal Canadian Mint with an A+ BBB rating and a 4.9 star Google rating across more than 100 reviews, we source every coin directly from the mint or an accredited distributor. Payment by check or wire receives our lowest listed price on every product.
Which silver coins are best for investment in Canada?
For Canadian investors, the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is the standard choice. It is .9999 fine silver, the purest major bullion coin in the world, and it carries the Royal Canadian Mint’s anti-counterfeit security features, including micro-engraved laser marks and radial lines. The American Silver Eagle is the most widely traded silver coin globally, which makes it one of the easiest to resell anywhere in the world.
Here is how our core one-ounce coins compare:
| Coin |
Mint |
Country |
Purity |
Weight |
| Silver Maple Leaf |
Royal Canadian Mint |
Canada |
.9999 |
1 oz |
| American Silver Eagle |
United States Mint |
USA |
.999 |
1 oz |
| Britannia |
The Royal Mint |
United Kingdom |
.999 |
1 oz |
| Kangaroo |
Perth Mint |
Australia |
.9999 |
1 oz |
| Philharmonic |
Austrian Mint |
Austria |
.999 |
1 oz |
| Silver Krugerrand |
Rand Refinery |
South Africa |
.999 |
1 oz |
Silver coins by mint
The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in .9999 fine silver and is the most tax-efficient and recognizable coin for buyers in Canada. The American Silver Eagle, first issued by the United States Mint in 1986, carries the Walking Liberty design and offers the deepest resale market of any silver coin. The Silver Britannia from The Royal Mint pairs .999 purity with layered security features such as latent imaging and micro-text. The Australian Kangaroo from the Perth Mint delivers .9999 purity with annually changing designs and strict mintage limits. The Austrian Philharmonic from the Austrian Mint is Europe’s most popular silver bullion coin and legal tender in Austria. The Silver Krugerrand, produced by Rand Refinery, brings the world’s best-known bullion name into a .999 silver format.
How do silver coin prices work?
Silver coin prices track the live silver spot price plus a premium that covers minting and distribution. Coins carry a higher premium per ounce than silver bars, but they are legal tender, easier to sell in small quantities, and more widely recognized by buyers. The premium narrows as you buy in larger quantities, which is why our pricing tiers reward orders of 25 coins and up. You can check the current market rate on our live silver price chart before you order.
Are silver coins tax free in Canada?
Yes. Silver bullion coins of at least 99.9% purity are exempt from GST and HST in Canada. Every coin in this category meets that threshold, so no sales tax is added at checkout. This exemption applies to investment-grade bullion coins, not to numismatic or collectible pieces valued above their metal content.
Investment coins vs collectible coins
Investment silver coins are valued for their metal content and trade close to the silver spot price. Weight, purity, and liquidity matter most, and the Silver Maple Leaf and American Silver Eagle are the benchmark choices. Collectible silver coins carry additional value from rarity, condition, and historical significance, and are graded by numismatic standards rather than metal weight alone. If your goal is portfolio diversification, start with government-issued bullion coins; if you are collecting, prioritize mintage, grade, and provenance.
How do I buy and store silver coins with us?
Order online for insured delivery anywhere in Canada, or use our allocated Brink’s vault storage in Toronto, Vancouver, or Calgary. Payment by check or wire receives our lowest listed price on every coin. If you are choosing your first coin, our precious metals team can walk you through the options by phone before you commit. For larger holdings, we also carry gold bullion for investors balancing both metals.
