Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) since 1979, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is composed of one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold and ranks among some of the purest bullion in the world.
The RCM was the first in the world to produce a 24-karat gold bullion coin.
Each coin measures 1.811 inches across with reeded edges. With various sizes and denominations, the 1 oz Maple Leaf is the largest in the collection.
The obverse design features Queen Elizabeth II, the reigning constitutional monarch in Canada.
The reverse image depicts the iconic maple leaf, a national symbol of pride for all Canadians.
Coins can be purchased individually and arrive in protective, plastic flips. Bulk options include tubes of 10 or Monster Boxes of 500 coins (50 tubes).
The Canadian Gold Maple 1 oz Coin is an exceptional choice for investors and collectors, regarded as one of the finest coins in the world.
Each coin’s purity, weight and content is exclusively guaranteed by the Canadian Government. With four decades of experience, it is no wonder the Royal Canadian Mint has a reputation you can count on.
Canadian Gold Maple Highlights:
- Regarded as one of the finest sources of gold in the world
- All Gold Maples have a legal tender of $50
- Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint since 1979
- Contains 1 troy ounce of 99.99% pure gold bullion
- Please note that mintage dates may vary based on available stock options
- Individual coins arrive in protective, plastic sleeves
- Weight and purity are guaranteed by the Canadian Government
- Easily identified with a high liquidity
- IRA approved
Canadian Gold Maple History
The Canadian Gold Maple 1 oz Coin was first issued in 1979. It was the second international gold bullion coin to be recognized, following South Africa’s Gold Krugerrand.
The concept of the Maple Leaf was originally brainstormed by Walter Ott in 1978. Ott’s vision soon became one of the world’s most pure and popular coins.
The original obverse design featured a young, 39-year-old Queen Elizabeth II, Canada’s constitutional monarch and head of state. The Royal Canadian Mint replaced this image with a 64-year-old Elizabeth in 1990 and later, a 79-year-old Elizabeth in 2005. The 2005 version remains the current design.
The purity of gold, initially 99.9%, was raised to 99.99% in 1982, three years after the coin’s inception.
The RCM introduced subsequent denominations and sizes in the following years, in addition to several special edition coins, commemorating the beauty, success and popularity of the collection.
The Canadian Gold Maple continues to make its mark in the pages of history as one of the most trusted, reliable and exceptional sources of bullion in the world.
Design of the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf
In comparison to other 1 oz gold coins, the Canadian Gold Maple has kept a steady design throughout the years.
The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, last updated in 2005. The original effigy was designed by British artist, sculptor and designer Arnold Machin.
The image was also used on some New Zealand and Australian currency. Her majesty faces to the right, with “Elizabeth II”, “50 Dollars” and the year all engraved.
*Please note that the version of the obverse portrait may vary based on the year it was minted.
The reverse image features the namesake of the coin and Canada’s national symbol, the maple leaf. The recognition of the maple leaf as a Canadian symbol can be traced back to early explorers who settled near the St. Lawrence River.
The settlement eventually became modern-day Montreal. In 1834, Montreal’s first mayor, Jacques Viger, lauded the maple leaf as “the king of the forest”.
Since then, it has been an iconic symbol that continues to be a large part of Canadian culture.
Inscriptions on the reverse include the word “Canada” as well as the coin’s weight, purity and content.
As an extra measure to prevent counterfeit, all Gold Maples post-2013 have a privy mark that is micro-inscribed with the last two digits of the minted year.
1 oz Gold Maple Composition
The standard 1 ounce Canadian Maple Leaf is composed of 99.99% gold content, making it one of the purest forms of bullion in the world.
The original Maple Leaf had a 99.9% purity, which was upped in 1982 to its current standard.
The purity and content of each Gold Maple is assured by the Canadian Government.
Packaging Info
Purchased individually, each Canadian Maple Leaf will arrive in standard, protective flips for your convenience.
Bulk options include tubes of 10 coins or Monster Boxes of 500 coins each, for a grand total of 50 tubes.
Why Buy Canadian Gold Maple Coins?
The Royal Canadian Mint has four decades of a solid and satisfactory reputation. Regarded as one of the best mints in the world, the RCM produces billions of coins each year for Canada and several other countries.
The Canadian Gold Maple is a great option for gold coin investors and collectors based on its remarkable design, recognizability, comparatively low rate and high liquidity.
Plus, each Maple Leaf is IRA approved and guaranteed by the Canadian Government.
Gold has been a dependable investment for centuries.
Whether you are just starting to build your portfolio or already have an impressive collection, you can feel confident that the 1 oz Maple Leaf will add significant worth to your assets.
If you have any questions, our team here at Hero Bullion is excited to guide you along in your investment journey. So please, don’t hesitate to reach out!
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