Canadian Platinum Maple 1 oz Coin (BU)

The Royal Canadian Mint’s Platinum Maple Leaf has been struck since 1988, making it one of the longest-running platinum bullion coins from any sovereign mint. At 1 troy ounce of .9995 fine platinum with a $50 CAD face value, it combines the Maple Leaf series’ global recognition with the inherent scarcity of platinum itself. Each coin arrives in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, with the specific year and obverse portrait varying based on available inventory.

Key Features:

• Purity: .9995 fine platinum (9995)
• Weight: 1 troy ounce
• Face Value: $50 CAD, legal tender of Canada
• Approved for any precious metal IRA 
• Obverse: Either the Queen Elizabeth II effigy — right-facing portrait with crown and pearl necklace, “ELIZABETH” and “50 DOLLARS” with year — or the King Charles III effigy — right-facing bare-headed portrait, “CHARLES III,” “50 DOLLARS,” and year “2025” — depending on year received; radial line background field on both
• Reverse: Sugar maple leaf in high relief at center, central vein and individual surface detail fully rendered; “CANADA” arcing across the top; “9995” flanking the leaf on both sides; “FINE PLATINUM 1 OZ PLATINE PUR” along the bottom in bilingual English and French

The reverse maple leaf is the defining element of the coin. A single sugar maple leaf fills the center of the field in strong relief, its lobed edges, branching veins, and surface texture all clearly struck. The leaf’s three-dimensional quality is enhanced by the brushed radial field surrounding it — fine lines radiating outward from the center create a background that makes the leaf stand forward visually. “9995” appears on both sides of the leaf, and the bilingual purity and weight inscription along the bottom reflects Canada’s official dual-language standard. “CANADA” sits cleanly across the upper arc.

The obverse portrait varies by year. Elizabeth II issues carry the Susanna Blunt effigy — right-facing, crowned, with pearl necklace — against the same radial background. Charles III issues introduce the newer bare-headed portrait dated 2025. Both carry the $50 CAD face value.

The Platinum Maple Leaf is produced in significantly smaller quantities than its gold and silver counterparts, reflecting platinum’s tighter supply and more limited collector base. For buyers seeking sovereign-minted platinum from one of the world’s most trusted mints, this coin is the standard-bearer. Add one to your cart today.