Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Bullion Coin

Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Bullion Coin - click on image to enlarge

Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Bullion Coin - click on image to enlarge

The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Bullion Coin was introduced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1979 as an annual coin sold for investment purposes. At that time, the only one ounce gold bullion coin available was the South African Krugerrand.

As one of the world's oldest and most widely held investment coins, the Gold Maple Leaf series has experienced several option updates by the Mint, as well as series attractive to coin collectors.

Initially struck in 99.9% gold and only in a 1 oz size, today the coins are minted from 99.99% fine, 24 carat gold. They may also be purchased in fractional sizes of 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, or 1/20 oz, with respective Canadian dollar face values of $50, $20, $10, $5 and $1.

As 24 carat gold, the legal tender coins are among the purist in the world. They are also guaranteed by the Government of Canada for weight and purity.

Their popularity resulted in the creation of the same-designed, Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Bullion Coin, in 1988.

Obverse Design

The obverse or heads side of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and includes the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", the value in "DOLLARS" and year of issue.

Reverse Design

The reverse or tails side of the bullion coin depicts an incredibly detailed maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem. "CANADA" is inscribed at the top, "9999" to the left and right of the leaf, and the words 'FINE GOLD", the size in "OZ" and "OR PUR" underneath it.

Gold Maple Leaf Coin Specifications

   
   Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
   Mintmark: N/A
   Mintmark: N/A
   Finish/Condition: BU
   Metal Content: 99.99% gold (24-karat)
   Weight: 31.150 g; 15.584 g; 7.797 g; 3.131 g; 1.581 g
   Diameter: 30 mm; 25 mm; 20 mm; 16 mm; 14.1 mm
   Thickness: 2.87 mm; 2.23 mm; 1.78 mm; 1.13 mm; .92 mm
   Edge: Reeded
   Issue Date: 1967 - current
   Mintage Limit: Demand driven
   Face Value: $50, $20, $10, $5, $1
   Obverse Designer: O. Schultz
   Reverse Designer: C.L. Steynberg

Maple Leaf Auctions

MAPLE LEAF Canada gold 1 2 oz purest9999 $20 coin 1997
MAPLE LEAF Canada gold 1 2 oz purest9999 $20 coin 1997
Paypal   US $675.00
1 Troy Oz 999 100 Mills Gold 24K Canada Maple Leaf Bar
1 Troy Oz 999 100 Mills Gold 24K Canada Maple Leaf Bar
Paypal   US $19.95
5 Gold 1 oz 2010 Candian Maple Leaf Coins
5 Gold 1 oz 2010 Candian Maple Leaf Coins
Paypal   US $6,764.00
10 Gold 1 oz 2010 Candian Maple Leaf Coins
10 Gold 1 oz 2010 Candian Maple Leaf Coins
Paypal   US $13,429.00
5 2010 Canadian Maple Leaf $50 Gold 1oz Bullion Coins
5 2010 Canadian Maple Leaf $50 Gold 1oz Bullion Coins
Paypal   US $6,759.00
10 2010 ROYAL CANADIAN MINT GOLD MAPLE LEAF COINS 1oz
10 2010 ROYAL CANADIAN MINT GOLD MAPLE LEAF COINS 1oz
Paypal   US $13,399.00
MAPLE LEAF Canada gold 1 10 oz purest9999 $5 coin 1997
MAPLE LEAF Canada gold 1 10 oz purest9999 $5 coin 1997
Paypal   US $150.10
1 T OZ MAPLE LEAF WITH 100 MILLS 24K GOLDCAPSULE LK
1 T OZ MAPLE LEAF WITH 100 MILLS 24K GOLDCAPSULE LK
Paypal   US $10.77
MAPLE LEAF Canada gold 1 4oz purest9999 $10 coin 1998
MAPLE LEAF Canada gold 1 4oz purest9999 $10 coin 1998
Paypal   US $375.00
TROY OZ 100 MILLS 24KT GOLD MAPLE LEAF ART BAR
TROY OZ 100 MILLS 24KT GOLD MAPLE LEAF ART BAR
Paypal   US $9.95
1 4 oz 9999 Gold Maple Leaf 1982
1 4 oz 9999 Gold Maple Leaf 1982
Paypal   US $360.00
Maple Leaf Collector Bar 1 Troy Oz 100 mil 999 Gold
Maple Leaf Collector Bar 1 Troy Oz 100 mil 999 Gold
Paypal   US $11.50

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