Silver price in Canada today
The spot price of silver in Canadian dollars, per troy ounce, gram and kilogram. Silver coins carry higher premiums over spot than gold, so compare dealers before you buy.
Common questions
Why do silver coins cost so much more than spot?
Minting and shipping cost about the same per coin whatever the metal, so they make up a larger share of silver's lower price. Premiums of 8% to 15% over spot are normal for 1 oz silver coins in Canada.
Is silver bullion GST-exempt in Canada?
Yes, if it is at least 99.9% pure and in the form of bars, ingots, coins or wafers. The Silver Maple Leaf (99.99%) qualifies.
What were pre-1967 Canadian silver coins made of?
Canadian dimes, quarters, halves and dollars dated 1966 and earlier are 80% silver. Use the melt value calculator with fineness 800 to value them.