1.5 oz Silver Canadian Falcon Coins

Each 1.5 oz Silver Falcon coin contains 99.99% pure silver and is minted in brilliant uncirculated condition by the Royal Canadian Mint. These coins weigh 1.5 troy ounces, have a diameter of 38 mm, and carry a face value of 8 Canadian Dollars (CAD 8).

Yes. The 1.5 oz Silver Falcon was struck only in 2016 as a single-year release from the Royal Canadian Mint, rather than an ongoing annual coin. That limited production has made it a sought-after addition for both collectors and investors.

Yes. The 1.5 oz Silver Falcon coin is part of the Royal Canadian Mint's Wildlife Series, celebrating Canada's iconic Arctic wildlife.

Canadian artist Steve Hepburn designed the reverse, featuring the Snow Falcon (also known as the gyrfalcon) captured mid-flight. Rather than making the coin wider to reach 1.5 oz, the Royal Canadian Mint made it 50% thicker than a standard one-ounce coin, allowing deeper, more dramatic relief in the design. The obverse carries Susanna Blunt's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II depicted without her crown, a departure from her more traditional coin portraits.

Yes. The coin's background includes precise radial lines that create a light-diffracting pattern designed to resist counterfeiting, along with a micro-engraved maple leaf privy mark containing the coin's year of issue, visible only under magnification.

Yes, 1.5 oz Canadian Silver Falcon coins are sold in units of 60 coins. Please contact a Monex Account Representative for current pricing, fees, and availability.

You can buy silver coins through our online platform—simply add them to your cart and check out. If you prefer personal assistance, our knowledgeable Account Representatives can guide you through the purchasing process over the phone. After finalizing your order, you can Have your metal shipped directly to your home.

Yes. Monex offers a two-way market for 1.5 oz Silver Canadian Snow Falcon coins. To sell, call a Monex Account Representative. Once the coins are received and verified, the sale price is agreed upon and payment is issued.

For those who appreciate how precious metals can enhance investment returns while mitigating volatility and risk in a portfolio, it is recommended that a minimum of 10% of an investment portfolio be allocated to precious metals, including silver.

However, investors often purchase more when economic or geopolitical uncertainty in the markets and around the world rises. To learn more about buying silver and silver investing, be sure to visit our "Expert Views on Silver" section.

The 1.5 oz Silver Falcon combines .9999 fine silver purity with 50% more silver per coin than a standard one-ounce bullion coin, giving investors more silver content in fewer, larger coins from a government mint. Its place in the Royal Canadian Mint's Wildlife Series and low mintage add collectible appeal alongside its bullion value.

No. Silver coin purchases are not reported to the IRS. Reporting requirements may apply when metals are sold back to a dealer under certain conditions. There is no longer a reporting threshold. Investors should consult a tax professional for guidance, as reporting thresholds and requirements can vary.

The Snow Falcon shares its .9999 fine silver purity and Royal Canadian Mint backing with more widely held coins, but it's a lower-mintage, collector-leaning product rather than a high-volume bullion coin. Coins with higher production and wider recognition, such as the U.S. Silver American Eagle and the Silver Canadian Maple Leaf, tend to have deeper trading markets and are more commonly used for depository storage. Investors focused on the widest possible resale market may want to weigh that against the Snow Falcon's larger per-coin silver content and collectible appeal.

No. The 1.5 oz Silver Snow Falcon was a limited-issue, single-year release from the Royal Canadian Mint, dated 2016, and was not intended as an ongoing annual program the way the Silver Canadian Maple Leaf is. Coins available today, including through Monex, come from that original 2016 mintage and are typically sold in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, having been kept in protective storage since minting rather than newly struck.

Yes. The 1.5 oz Silver Falcon coin is .9999 fine silver and is therefore IRA-approved for use in a precious metals IRA.

To add IRA-eligible 1.5 oz Silver Canadian Snow Falcon coins to an IRA, you will work directly with an IRS-approved custodian to establish and fund your IRA account. Your Account Representative will connect you with a custodian upon request. Once your IRA is funded, Monex executes the purchase at your direction and arranges insured delivery to an approved depository in the custodian's name, as required for IRA holdings.

The purchase price of a 1.5 oz Silver Falcon coin is based on the quoted Monex Ask price at the time of purchase. Additional charges, such as commission and shipping, may apply.

It is easy to confirm that Monex offers some of the best prices on 1.5 oz Silver Canadian Falcon coins by comparing our prices with those of other dealers. But what sets Monex apart is that we also feature transparent pricing. We publish both ask and bid prices on our website. That “spread” – the difference between our “ask” and “bid” prices – tends to be far less than many other dealers. We also offer lower Atlas Preferred Prices on purchases made with the Monex Atlas Account on several of our bullion and coin products. Call us today to learn more about Monex's pricing advantages.

Premiums on the Silver Canadian Snow Falcon reflect its lower production volume compared to high-mintage coins like the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf or U.S. Silver American Eagle. Investors comparing silver coins should compare current ask prices directly, since premiums shift with market conditions, mintage, and demand for the coin's collectible appeal.

Almost every investment in physical metal is unique. For this reason, calculating shipping timing for a unique silver purchase is not a universal answer. The delivery of your metal is dependent on a variety of factors, including the quantity of metal, the time of your purchase, and other relevant details.

On average, physical metal will leave the shipping facility two to five days after confirmed, reliable good funds are received. Upon receipt of payment and confirmation of reliable good funds, Monex will direct one of its independent shipping facilities to package and assign it to either USPS or UPS for delivery. You will then receive an email or a telephone notification of your shipment’s tracking number.

During periods of extremely high shipping volume, you will be notified if any delays are anticipated. Call a Monex account representative to learn more about estimated shipping times for your unique investment.

Silver shipments are typically insured by the carrier in transit until delivery is confirmed. Metals stored through approved depository arrangements are subject to the terms and protections of the storage program.

No. Canadian Snow Falcon coins are available for home delivery only.