
PCGS, the most reputable name in numismatics, has partnered with APMEX to enhance the MintDirect® Premier program. Coins in their original sealed packaging retain PCGS FirstStrike® eligibility, even after new FirstStrike®-eligible coins are no longer available.Coin Highlights: Features RCM's MintShield™ technology, a breakthrough that significantly decreases the occurrence of milk spots. Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine silver. Packaged in RF-welded plastic polymer case (2 1/2" x 3 1/4") with included authentication card to protect the coin’s finish. Multiples of 10 housed in a 10-count APMEX MintDirect® Singles storage box (5” x 2 5/8” x 3 1/2”). Multiples of 20 housed in a 20-count APMEX MintDirect® Singles storage box (10” x 2 5/8” x 3 1/2”). APMEX storage boxes hold MintDirect® or MintDirect® premier TEP singles and are stackable with other APMEX Mini Monster Boxes and the APMEX Monster Box. Radial line background precisely machined by the Royal Canadian Mint creates a light-diffracting pattern for added security. Obverse: The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. Reverse: Large maple leaf with weight and purity; micro-engraved maple leaf privy mark shows “26” under magnification. Sovereign coin backed by the Canadian government. Secure your 2026 Silver Maple Leaf MintDirect® Premier Single + PCGS FirstStrike® today—pristine, protected, and collectible.Partnership with PCGSAPMEX and PCGS have joined forces to bring the MintDirect® Premier program the PCGS FirstStrike® seal of approval. These 2026 MintDirect® Premier Silver Maples, graded in their original sealed packaging, meet PCGS criteria for FirstStrike® eligibility. After coins are removed from mint tubes, APMEX seals them with tamper-evident packaging using a specialized machine. Each tube is then inspected to ensure packaging meets strict quality standards. The result: a MintDirect® Premier + PCGS FirstStrike® 2026 Silver Maple Lea