2016 – Canada – “S de Superman” – 1 oz Silver Coin – .9999 Fine – Gilded – $5 – BU/Specimen The 2016 “S de Superman” silver coin is an officially licensed DC Comics release produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.
Struck from 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver, this edition features the iconic Superman “S” shield, enhanced with selective gold gilding, creating a sharp contrast against the detailed silver background. Details: • Country: Canada • Year: 2016 • Theme: S de Superman / Superman Shield • Metal: Silver (.9999 fine) • Weight: 1 oz (31.39 g) • Diameter: 38 mm • Face value: 5 Dollars (CAD) • Quality: BU / Specimen, selectively gilded • Finish: Gold gilding on the Superman emblem • Mintage: 50,000 pieces worldwide • Mint: Royal Canadian Mint Description:
The reverse features the bold Superman “S” emblem, highlighted with bright gold gilding, surrounded by detailed radial lines symbolizing power and motion.
The obverse displays the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the denomination, legal tender status, and year of issue.
This release quickly became one of the most recognizable modern Canadian silver collectibles due to its superhero theme, superb finish, and limited mintage. Note:
This coin is BU/Specimen with gold gilding.
Minor contact marks, micro-scratches, or light natural toning (patina) may appear due to minting or handling. These are typical for BU and gilded coins and do not affect their collectible value.