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Since 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint has been minting coins. It has two mints, Ottawa and Winnipeg, and is one of the world's biggest and most technically advanced. It manufactures circulation coins for Canada and bullion products in more than 100 countries.
The Gold Maple Leaf series began in September 1979. The South African Krugerrand had been the world leader in bullion coins for over a decade at this time, but international sanctions on the apartheid regime in South Africa provided investors with the incentive to seek other investment avenues.
The Royal Canadian Mint had a solution: a coin made of .999 fine gold, which is purer than the .22-karat (.9167) alloy of the Krugerrand. The mint made a further step in 1982 when they moved to .9999 fine gold. The Maple Leaf was the world's first bullion coin to reach ‘four nines' purity, which it remains to this day.
Since that first issue in 1979, almost 30 million troy ounces of Gold Maple Leafs have been sold.
The Canadian sugar maple leaf is printed on the reverse (on each Gold Maple Leaf since 1979). The engraving is clean and precise, and it is set against radial lines which diffract light in different ways depending on the angle that they are viewed at.
The top is the portrait of the reigning Canadian monarch. The coin you receive may feature Queen Elizabeth II ( Queen's reign issues were from 1953 until 2024) or King Charles III (introduced in 2024 issues). The amount of gold, gold purity, and weight are the same on both types of portrait coins.
This is important if you have received reports about the possibility of counterfeiting gold coins. The Maple Leaf series features more anti-counterfeiting technology than any other sovereign bullion coin issued by The Royal Canadian Mint.
A micro-engraved maple leaf security mark was introduced on the reverse in 2013, close to the base of the central leaf. The final two digits of the year of issue are laser etched into it—they can only be read with the aid of a magnifier and are not easily duplicated with standard equipment.
From 2015 onwards, the faces of the coin were precisely machined with radial lines across both sides. The width and pitch of the lines produce a pattern that is unique to each coin that diffracts light. Tilt it under a light source, and the surface warps differently from a counterfeit that is plated.
Created by the Royal Canadian Mint in partnership with EDGYN SAS, Bullion DNA™ captures the distinctive surface features of each coin as it is minted. Authorized dealers (including BOLD) can validate a coin with the Mint's database. This system applies to coins dated 2014 and onwards.
If you get a random date on the coin, it is from 2015 or newer, and all three layers of security are in place.
The flagship is the 1 oz Maple Leaf. The 1/2 oz is for those who may wish to have the same coin, the same purity, and the same government guarantee, but at about half the price.
Lower absolute cost. With current gold prices, half an ounce of gold is a significant amount of gold to hold, yet not a substantial amount that needs to be acquired in a 1 oz coin. The 1/2 oz allows for investors who are investing over time to put in additional purchases regularly without large sums at one time.
Partial liquidation flexibility. With 10 half-ounces, however, you can sell two or three of them without having to sell all of them. That is important if gold prices are fluctuating and you need to sell off a portion of your holdings or need cash in a hurry.
Gifting. The Gold Maple Leaf 1/2 oz. It can be a very meaningful gift, and although it is not a full ounce, it is a store of value backed by the government. It is frequently employed in the area of weddings, milestones, and inheritance.
The compromise: Fractional coins will cost more per troy ounce than 1 oz coins. You need to pay a higher cost to produce and distribute it in proportion to the amount of gold in it. If you are just looking to get the maximum amount of gold per dollar, then the 1 oz coin is the winner. The 1/2 oz is a good size for flexibility, accessibility, and to give.
These are both the highest quality sovereign gold coins. Let's read the difference:
Purity—The Maple Leaf is .9999 fine (24 karat). The American Gold Eagle is an .9167 fine (22 karat) coin that is alloyed with copper and silver. The Maple Leaf offers more gold per coin at the same weight for those who wish to invest in a coin with the highest possible percentage of gold. Durability—The alloy makes the Eagle more resistant to scratches and harder. Pure gold is a soft metal, and evidence of handling will appear on a .9999 coin. Store in the original package. Premium-Maple Leafs are generally offered with 25–40% discounts when compared to Gold Eagles of comparable weights. When it comes to big purchases, that difference can prove to be a real dollar. IRA eligibility—Both qualify. Both coins meet or exceed the IRS's minimum fineness requirement of .995 for owning gold in a self-directed IRA. Global liquidity—Both are recognized by bullion dealers all over the world. The .9999 purity of the Maple Leaf is preferred in North America and Asia. Under U.S. law, the Eagle is a legal tender bill. The Eagle is a legal-tender bill under U.S. law, which supports a legal context.
Random date is from the list of BOLD's current inventory, not yours. All .9999 Fine Gold, all Brilliant Uncirculated, and all struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. The only difference is the year that the coin was made, which cannot change the gold content, purity, weight, or resale value.
If you know the year you're interested in, whether for a gift, a collection, or for any other reason, please call us first before ordering to let us know what we have available.
Only products that we would purchase are stocked. It is one of the most well-known fractional gold coins in the world, the 1/2 oz Gold Maple Leaf. Anybody worth their salt will sell it according to its gold content—the government guarantee is instantly apparent, as are .9999 and the hallmark of the Royal Canadian Mint.
If you are ready to sell, please submit a buyback request online or give us a call! Same-day against live spot pricing is quoted.
We began in Austin, Texas, in the year 2015. A+ BBB accreditation. 4.4/5 on Trustpilot. All orders are delivered in a beautiful and secure package. When something goes amiss, we fix it.
Since 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint has been minting coins. It has two mints, Ottawa and Winnipeg, and is one of the world's biggest and most technically advanced. It manufactures circulation coins for Canada and bullion products in more than 100 countries.
The Gold Maple Leaf series began in September 1979. The South African Krugerrand had been the world leader in bullion coins for over a decade at this time, but international sanctions on the apartheid regime in South Africa provided investors with the incentive to seek other investment avenues.
The Royal Canadian Mint had a solution: a coin made of .999 fine gold, which is purer than the .22-karat (.9167) alloy of the Krugerrand. The mint made a further step in 1982 when they moved to .9999 fine gold. The Maple Leaf was the world's first bullion coin to reach ‘four nines' purity, which it remains to this day.
Since that first issue in 1979, almost 30 million troy ounces of Gold Maple Leafs have been sold.
The Canadian sugar maple leaf is printed on the reverse (on each Gold Maple Leaf since 1979). The engraving is clean and precise, and it is set against radial lines which diffract light in different ways depending on the angle that they are viewed at.
The top is the portrait of the reigning Canadian monarch. The coin you receive may feature Queen Elizabeth II ( Queen's reign issues were from 1953 until 2024) or King Charles III (introduced in 2024 issues). The amount of gold, gold purity, and weight are the same on both types of portrait coins.
This is important if you have received reports about the possibility of counterfeiting gold coins. The Maple Leaf series features more anti-counterfeiting technology than any other sovereign bullion coin issued by The Royal Canadian Mint.
A micro-engraved maple leaf security mark was introduced on the reverse in 2013, close to the base of the central leaf. The final two digits of the year of issue are laser etched into it—they can only be read with the aid of a magnifier and are not easily duplicated with standard equipment.
From 2015 onwards, the faces of the coin were precisely machined with radial lines across both sides. The width and pitch of the lines produce a pattern that is unique to each coin that diffracts light. Tilt it under a light source, and the surface warps differently from a counterfeit that is plated.
Created by the Royal Canadian Mint in partnership with EDGYN SAS, Bullion DNA™ captures the distinctive surface features of each coin as it is minted. Authorized dealers (including BOLD) can validate a coin with the Mint's database. This system applies to coins dated 2014 and onwards.
If you get a random date on the coin, it is from 2015 or newer, and all three layers of security are in place.
The flagship is the 1 oz Maple Leaf. The 1/2 oz is for those who may wish to have the same coin, the same purity, and the same government guarantee, but at about half the price.
Lower absolute cost. With current gold prices, half an ounce of gold is a significant amount of gold to hold, yet not a substantial amount that needs to be acquired in a 1 oz coin. The 1/2 oz allows for investors who are investing over time to put in additional purchases regularly without large sums at one time.
Partial liquidation flexibility. With 10 half-ounces, however, you can sell two or three of them without having to sell all of them. That is important if gold prices are fluctuating and you need to sell off a portion of your holdings or need cash in a hurry.
Gifting. The Gold Maple Leaf 1/2 oz. It can be a very meaningful gift, and although it is not a full ounce, it is a store of value backed by the government. It is frequently employed in the area of weddings, milestones, and inheritance.
The compromise: Fractional coins will cost more per troy ounce than 1 oz coins. You need to pay a higher cost to produce and distribute it in proportion to the amount of gold in it. If you are just looking to get the maximum amount of gold per dollar, then the 1 oz coin is the winner. The 1/2 oz is a good size for flexibility, accessibility, and to give.
These are both the highest quality sovereign gold coins. Let's read the difference:
Purity—The Maple Leaf is .9999 fine (24 karat). The American Gold Eagle is an .9167 fine (22 karat) coin that is alloyed with copper and silver. The Maple Leaf offers more gold per coin at the same weight for those who wish to invest in a coin with the highest possible percentage of gold. Durability—The alloy makes the Eagle more resistant to scratches and harder. Pure gold is a soft metal, and evidence of handling will appear on a .9999 coin. Store in the original package. Premium-Maple Leafs are generally offered with 25–40% discounts when compared to Gold Eagles of comparable weights. When it comes to big purchases, that difference can prove to be a real dollar. IRA eligibility—Both qualify. Both coins meet or exceed the IRS's minimum fineness requirement of .995 for owning gold in a self-directed IRA. Global liquidity—Both are recognized by bullion dealers all over the world. The .9999 purity of the Maple Leaf is preferred in North America and Asia. Under U.S. law, the Eagle is a legal tender bill. The Eagle is a legal-tender bill under U.S. law, which supports a legal context.
Random date is from the list of BOLD's current inventory, not yours. All .9999 Fine Gold, all Brilliant Uncirculated, and all struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. The only difference is the year that the coin was made, which cannot change the gold content, purity, weight, or resale value.
If you know the year you're interested in, whether for a gift, a collection, or for any other reason, please call us first before ordering to let us know what we have available.
Only products that we would purchase are stocked. It is one of the most well-known fractional gold coins in the world, the 1/2 oz Gold Maple Leaf. Anybody worth their salt will sell it according to its gold content—the government guarantee is instantly apparent, as are .9999 and the hallmark of the Royal Canadian Mint.
If you are ready to sell, please submit a buyback request online or give us a call! Same-day against live spot pricing is quoted.
We began in Austin, Texas, in the year 2015. A+ BBB accreditation. 4.4/5 on Trustpilot. All orders are delivered in a beautiful and secure package. When something goes amiss, we fix it.
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