2026 5 oz PCGS Trial Strike Label #9 Canadian Silver Grand Maple Leaf Coin – Artist Signed - Gem BU

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

For the first time ever, the Royal Canadian Mint has released a 5 oz Silver Maple Leaf Bullion Coin — and SD Bullion is honored to bring this worldwide exclusive to you. This landmark release marks our first-ever collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mint and the first 5 oz silver bullion coin ever produced in their storied history.

Since its debut in 1988, the 1 oz Silver Maple Leaf (SML) has become one of the most respected and collected bullion coins on the planet — synonymous with purity, security, and craftsmanship. Now, that same prestige is being brought to a larger 5 oz canvas, amplifying every iconic detail of a new Maple Leaf design.

The RCM pioneered another first-ever by releasing a limited run of only 1,000 Trial Strikes. Produced using brand-new, unused dies during the initial testing phase of the minting process, these are the highest-quality strikes showcasing unmatched detail and brilliance. Trial Strikes are usually destroyed by a Mint after the testing phase and rarely ever offered to the public. Officially certified by PCGS as a Trial Strike, this unique pre-production sample showcases the Mint’s design and technical excellence, making it a coveted collectible for serious numismatists.

Of the 1,000 Trial Strikes, just 100 coins were certified by PCGS with exclusive labels hand-signed and hand-numbered labels by the coin’s designer, Nathalie Lagacé. This is Label #9 — signed by renowned RCM artist and coin designer Nathalie Lagacé.

Today, collectors can acquire the 2026 5 oz PCGS Gem BU Trial Strike Canadian Silver Grand Maple Leaf Coin – Nathalie Lagacé Signature Label at SD Bullion — an exclusive opportunity to own a prototype-grade example of one of the RCM’s most impressive large-format silver coins hand-signed and numbered by the designer.

Coin Highlights

• Features Nathalie Lagacé Signature Label (#9).
• Rare Trial Strike pre-production release from the Royal Canadian Mint.
• Certified Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) by PCGS.
• Features the exclusive Nathalie Lagacé Signature Label, limited to only 100 signed and numbered labels.
• Struck from 5 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver.
• Officially minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM).
• Includes RCM’s advanced security features, such as radial lines and micro-engraved privy.
• Obverse: Effigy of King Charles III, designed by Steven Rosati.
• Reverse: Red Maple Leaf design by Canadian artist Nathalie Lagacé;
• Legal tender with a face value of 25 Canadian Dollars (CAD).
• Exceptionally scarce — limited population of 100 signature labels certified by PCGS.

The Design

The reverse features the timeless Maple Leaf motif, one of the most recognized national symbols of Canada, designed by Canadian artist Nathalie Lagacé. The intricate details of the leaf veins are sharply struck, enhanced by the radial line background — both aesthetic and anti-counterfeiting in purpose. Inscriptions read: “CANADA,” “FINE SILVER 5 OZ ARGENT PUR,” and “9999.”

The obverse depicts King Charles III’s effigy, designed by Canadian artist Steven Rosati, marking one of the first large-format bullion coins to bear His Majesty’s portrait. Surrounding inscriptions read “CHARLES III,” “D.G. REX,” “25 DOLLARS,” and the year of issue, “2026.”

This Trial Strike version is distinguished by its experimental minting characteristics — a blend of early die polish, crisp relief, and natural luster, preserved perfectly under the PCGS Gem BU grade.

PCGS Gem BU Trial Strike with Nathalie Lagacé Label #9

The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) assigns the Trial Strike designation to coins struck before full production, typically for die testing or approval. These coins rarely leave the mint, making certified examples extraordinarily collectible.

This piece is certified by PCGS with the exclusive Nathalie Lagacé Label, honoring one of the Royal Canadian Mint’s leading desgners whose contributions to Canadian coin artistry are shaping the Mint’s modern aesthetic.

Buy the 2026 5 oz PCGS Gem BU Trial Strike Canadian Silver Grand Maple Leaf Coin – Nathalie Lagacé Label #9 at SD Bullion

A museum-worthy example of minting artistry and technical precision, the 2026 5 oz Grand Maple Leaf Trial Strike represents the pinnacle of Royal Canadian Mint craftsmanship.
Secure your certified collectible today by purchasing the 2026 5 oz PCGS Gem BU “Trial Strike” Canadian Silver Grand Maple Leaf Coin – Nathalie Lagacé Label online, 24/7, from SD Bullion.

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