2026 5 oz PCGS Gem BU “Trial Strike” Canadian Silver Grand Maple Leaf Coin – Nathalie Lagacé Label #9

2026 5 oz PCGS Gem BU “Trial Strike” Canadian Silver Grand Maple Leaf Coin – Nathalie Lagacé Label #9

The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) continues its tradition of precision and artistry with the 2026 5 oz Silver Grand Maple Leaf “Trial Strike”, certified Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) by PCGS and presented with the Nathalie Lagacé Signature Label #9.

This pre-production Trial Strike was struck to test the dies, strike quality, and surface finish before the official release of the 2026 Grand Maple Leaf series. Such pieces are seldom seen outside of the mint, making them highly desirable among advanced collectors and numismatic historians.

Containing five troy ounces of .9999 fine silver, the coin highlights the Mint’s exceptional craftsmanship through Walter Ott’s iconic Maple Leaf design and the effigy of King Charles III, both brought to life with remarkable depth and detail.

Certified Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) by PCGS, this coin’s Label #2 is personally signed by Nathalie Lagacé, one of the Royal Canadian Mint’s most acclaimed engravers—known for her refined artistry and enduring contributions to Canadian coin design.

Coin Highlights

• Certified Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) by PCGS.
• Features the Nathalie Lagacé Signature Label #9.
• Official “Trial Strike” pre-production piece from the Royal Canadian Mint.
• Contains 5 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver.
• Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint.
• Enhanced with RCM’s advanced anti-counterfeiting measures, including radial lines and micro-engraved privy marks.
• Obverse: Effigy of King Charles III, by Steven Rosati.
• Reverse: Classic Sugar Maple Leaf design by Walter Ott.
• Legal tender in Canada with a $25 CAD face value.
• Label #9 from Nathalie Lagacé’s personally signed series.

The Design

The reverse displays the timeless Sugar Maple Leaf, a hallmark of Canadian bullion design and a global symbol of purity and pride. Fine radial lines radiate from the center, providing both texture and enhanced security. Surrounding inscriptions include “CANADA,” “9999,” “FINE SILVER 5 OZ ARGENT PUR.”

The obverse bears King Charles III’s effigy, designed by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. The inscriptions “CHARLES III,” “D.G. REX,” “25 DOLLARS,” and “2026” affirm the coin’s origin and sovereign status.

As a Trial Strike, this coin showcases exceptional surface detail and sharp relief—serving as a master reference used to confirm design fidelity and striking standards prior to the full production run.

PCGS Gem BU Trial Strike – Nathalie Lagacé Label #9

Each Trial Strike represents a snapshot of the minting process before perfection is finalized. The Nathalie Lagacé Signature Label #9 adds further prestige, bearing the autograph of the celebrated RCM engraver behind numerous acclaimed coin programs.

With only a handful of labeled Trial Strikes certified and individually numbered, the Label #9 edition stands as an exceptional blend of technical rarity, artistic heritage, and collector exclusivity.

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Secure a piece of Canadian minting history with the second signed label in the Nathalie Lagacé series.
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