I acquired these Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coins from a source in Europe and they have been an exceptionally popular item. Many folks have asked if they are "official" Royal Canadian Mint" products and although I can guarantee that the Maple Leafs thermselves are from the RCM, I really don't know if the color application was done at the mint or is a post-mint product. What I can state with certainty is that we have not had a single negative comment from all the folks that have purchased these pieces to date :~).