The "SML" designation refers to the Royal Canadian Mint's Shiny Maple Leaf finish, a highly polished proof-like surface applied to fractional sets issued in the mid-2010s as the RCM aggressively expanded its bullion and collector product lines. The 2015 fractional silver maple set comprised five coins ranging from one-twentieth to one ounce, all struck in .9999 fine silver — a purity standard Canada had pioneered for its bullion maple series since 1988.
Each coin in the set carries legal tender status under the Currency Act, though the $2 face value bears no relationship to intrinsic or market worth.
The "SML" designation refers to the Royal Canadian Mint's Shiny Maple Leaf finish, a highly polished proof-like surface applied to fractional sets issued in the mid-2010s as the RCM aggressively expanded its bullion and collector product lines. The 2015 fractional silver maple set comprised five coins ranging from one-twentieth to one ounce, all struck in .9999 fine silver — a purity standard Canada had pioneered for its bullion maple series since 1988.
Each coin in the set carries legal tender status under the Currency Act, though the $2 face value bears no relationship to intrinsic or market worth.