Previously, gold coin investors had just one choice for high-purity gold coins: the South African Gold Krugerrand. But then the Royal Canadian Mint stepped up! It saw a chance to fill the gap and presented the magnificent Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coin.
This revolutionary action was inspired by a roaring bull market in gold in the 1970s!
However, it wasn't simply about taking the opportunity; political factors also played a role. The Gold Maple Leaf Coin entered the scene as the second-ever gold bullion coin for private investors after sanctions made Krugerrands less widely available.
Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coin
In 1979, the Royal Canadian Mint struck pure gold magic with their $50-denomination Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin. The government of Canada validated the weight and purity of these beauties, which were stamped with a brilliant .999 fine.
No wonder they swiftly stole hearts worldwide. Demand skyrocketed, and these Canadian gold wonders became the apple of every collector's eye. This dazzling Gold superstar challenged the Krugerrand's dominance by shaking up the investment context.
With its timeless maple leaf on the reverse, these Maple Leaf coins have been the heartthrob of gold lovers since 1979. These coins are beautiful and highly secure with upgraded security measures like radical lines and microscopic maple leaf privy.
Let's discuss the Gold Canadian Maple Leaf's charming side - it's obverse.
It depicts the portrait of the monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Three beautiful variants of Her Majesty's profile have graced these superb gold coins throughout the years:
From 1979 to 1989, you'll find her stunning image at 39 years of age, radiating regal charm.
From 1990 to 2004, behold her at 64, exuding timeless elegance.
And from 2005 to this very day, she's gracing the coin at 79, continuing to reign with grace and majesty.
History of the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins
The gold Maple Leaf coin arrived on the market in 1982, weighing a stunning one troy oz.
The Royal Canadian Mint kept expanding the bullion options for savvy gold investors.
In November 1982, they significantly improved by increasing the purity to .9999 and introducing new coin sizes of ¼ oz and 1/10 oz. In 1986, the ½ oz Gold Maple Leaf was introduced, sparking an upsurge in the gold market.
With the Mint in full swing, they celebrated the series' 15th anniversary in 1994 with a 1/15 oz coin! After its grand entrance, it became the only weight to exit the series. Talk about a one-time wonder!
The '90s saw the addition of the 1/20 oz gold Maple Leafs. Recently, they made it even more precious by introducing a dazzling 1 gram gold Maple Leaf!
With face values in Canadian dollars, these Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin series come in 1 oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz, 1/10 oz, 1/20 oz, and 1 gram sizes. These coins are struck to meet the demand each year. The gold Maple Leaf's popularity soared from 1 million to 1.215 million and beyond.
In 2010, the Royal Canadian Mint took significant measures to protect their valuable gold Maple Leaf coins. They have introduced two impressive security features to outsmart counterfeiters and safeguard the value of these priceless treasures. First up in 2013, they slyly engraved a hidden maple leaf with the year of issue. In 2015, they enhanced the security measures by adding sleek radial lines on both sides.
The real showstopper arrived in 2020! MintID took the stage, introducing the ultimate gold security package. These unique 2020 1 oz gold Maple Leaf Coin editions came packed with MintID's cutting-edge technology and the NFC microchip in a secure blister card.
From a secure blister card to an encrypted microchip, MintID's cloud-based security links you directly to the certificate for your precious Gold Maple Leaf. All at the tap of your smartphone!
History of the Royal Canadian Mint
On January 2, 1908, Governor General Earl Grey authorized the issuance of Canada's first currency, a gleaming fifty-cent piece! The Royal Canadian Mint's Ottawa branch was ready for business. In 1931, the Mint turned all-Canadian, acquiring the historic building and the whole minting operation.
RCM was no ordinary Mint; it rose to the occasion during the Golden era of Yukon and British Columbia's flourishing Gold production. The Royal Canadian Mint was built in 1911 to refine gold into sparkling coins. When the Great War broke out, the refinery demonstrated its fortitude by producing large quantities of gold bars to help Britain repay its debts." A sparkling new refinery opened in 1936, serving the worldwide gold needs of mining and financial institutions.
From then on, it's been refining .9999 fine gold bars. In 1969, they conjured up .9999 fine gold bars, and in 1982, RCM stepped up its game by minting the world's first .9999 fine gold bullion coins. Additionally, it outdid itself again in 1999, claiming to be the first to achieve .99999 fine gold purity.
The significance of the Royal Canadian Mint extended far beyond that point. In 2007, it accomplished a significant achievement, earning a prestigious spot in the Guinness World Records. The Royal Canadian Mint proudly unveiled a remarkable numismatic masterpiece - an extraordinary 100-kilogram, .99999 fine $1 million Gold bullion coin - 'Big Maple Leaf (BML)'. This noteworthy achievement undoubtedly deserves the prestigious designation of "legendary".
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