Gold Maple Information
The Gold Maple Leaf is the official bullion gold coin of Canada and is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint in pure (.9999), or 24 carat gold. Silver, Platinum and Palladium versions of the Maple are also minted. Gold Maples were produced from 1979 and it was the first bullion coin to achieve the high standard of fineness of 9999 fine, although between 1979 and 1982 the fine gold content was certified less at .999.
The Gold Maple was originally only produced in 1 ounce versions, but fractions of 1/2 Ounce, 1/4 Ounce, 1/10th Ounce, 1/15th Ounce, 1/20th Ounce were later introduced. The 1/15th Ounce coins were only produced in 1994 due to limited popularity.
As legal tender of Canada, the coins feature a portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II of England on the obverse (by famous artist and sculptor Arnold Machin), with inscriptions indicating her name, the face value of the coin ($1, $5, $10, $20 or $50) and the year of minting. The reverse contains the iconic maple leaf from which the coins take their name, designed by Walter Ott renowned engraver and artist at the Mint. It also includes the inscription CANADA, the size of the coin and 9999 FINE GOLD.
Gold Maple Technical Specifications
| Size | Face Value C$ |
Total Weight (g) |
Fineness /1.000 |
Gold Content (T oz) |
Gold Content (g) |
Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | C$50 | 31.104 | .9999 | 1.0000 | 31.104 | 30 |
| Half | C$25 | 15.552 | .9999 | 0.5000 | 15.552 | 25 |
| Quarter | C$10 | 7.776 | .9999 | 0.2500 | 7.776 | 20 |
| Tenth | C$5 | 3.110 | .9999 | 0.1000 | 3.110 | 16 |
| Fifteenth | C$2 | 2.074 | .9999 | 0.0666 | 2.074 | 15 |
| Twentieth | C$1 | 1.555 | .9999 | 0.0500 | 1.555 | 14 |
Fractional Gold Maple coins are identical in design to the one ounce coin with the exception of the inscription on the obverse and reverse of the coins stating the weight and face value.
The Mint also produces special editions such as the one ounce celebration gold coin for the 2010 Vancover Winter Olympic Games and the 1998 99999 fine gold collector coin. At over 34mm diameter this was the largest coin ever produced with such a high level of purity.
In May 2007 the Royal Canadian Mint produced a massive 99.999% pure Gold Maple Leaf coin. With a face value of $1million, measuring over 50cm in diameter, 3 cm thick and weighing 100kg the Mint entered Guinness World Records as it was recognised as the world's largest gold coin.
In the case of the Gold Maple, because the Gold used is not alloyed, and they have brushed finish, Maples often appear more scratched, than other Bullion Coins such as Krugerrands. There have been some complaints about the production quality of the Gold Maples, due to factors such as the softness of 24karat gold or the clear field around the image of HM Queen Elizabeth II, which means they easily show handling marks and scratches. Despite this, Gold Maples remain one of the more popular bullion coins, with over 20 million troy ounces been sold since 1979.
Featured GOLD Maple item
2012 Canadian Maple Leaf 1/4 Ounce Gold Bullion Coin | |||||
  Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 487.02 | GOLD | 0.25 | 13.46% | $ 57.77 |
GOLD Maple Price Comparison (Click headers to compare by)
| Item | Price | Symbol | Troy Oz | % GOLD Premium | GOLD Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(Five) 2009 1 oz. $50 2009 Canadian Gold Maple Leafs | |||||
  Store: J R Ranch Equipment 6502 (100.0%) Store Inventory ending in 0d 2h 22m (No Bids) Hudson,WI,USA | $ 10,250.00 (or offer) | GOLD | 5.00 | 19.39% | $ 1,665.00 |
1989 CANADA MAPLE LEAF 10TH ANNIV GOLD PROOF 4 COIN SET | |||||
 Store: THE LONDON COIN COMP... 9972 (99.9%) Store Inventory ending in 0d 3h 45m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 4,999.95 | GOLD | 1.85 | 57.41% | $ 1,823.50 |
FIVE 1oz GEM BU CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF .999 GOLD BULLION | |||||
 Store: Mint State Gold by S... 6546 (99.7%) Unknown Item Type ending in 0d 4h 4m (No Bids) USA | $ 9,699.00 | GOLD | 5.00 | 12.98% | $ 1,114.00 |
1997 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf - $10 Face Value Canada Gold Coin | |||||
 Store: Jewelry Manufacturer... 134 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 5h 29m (4) Plano,TX,USA | $ 475.00 | GOLD | 0.25 | 10.66% | $ 45.75 |
2007 Canada $200 .99999 Gold Maple Leaf PCGS MS69 | |||||
 Seller: thinkcoins 9110 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 5h 44m (18) USA | $ 1,775.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 3.38% | $ 58.00 |
1998 1/2 oz CANADA MAPLE GOLD LEAF 9999 | |||||
 Seller: hwy949 184 (100.0%) Unknown Item Type ending in 0d 6h 20m (No Bids) Mastic Beach,NY,USA | $ 1,400.00 (or offer) | GOLD | 0.50 | 63.08% | $ 541.50 |
Canadian Maple Leaf 1/4 Ounce Gold Bullion Coin, Backyear | |||||
Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 482.68 | GOLD | 0.25 | 12.45% | $ 53.43 |
2004 one oz Canada NGC Gem Unc. 25th Ann. Gold Maple 1st 1000 Struck .9999 | |||||
 Seller: michael2010us 229 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 7h 24m (No Bids) USA | $ 1,999.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 16.42% | $ 282.00 |
1/4 oz Canadian Maple $10 Fine Gold Coin/No Reserve!! | |||||
 Seller: dtlow 945 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 7h 36m (13) Honolulu,HI,USA | $ 431.29 | GOLD | 0.25 | 0.48% | $ 2.04 |
1998 $50 1oz Gold Maple Leaf World Trade Center Ground Zero Recover PCGS WTC 911 | |||||
 Store: Scotsman Auction Com... 13289 (99.9%) Auction ending in 0d 8h 10m (17) Saint Louis,MO,USA | $ 1,752.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 2.04% | $ 35.00 |
20 GOLD CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF-CALL 4 DISCOUNT 2 SPOT+$59 | |||||
 Seller: spoonfeeder 10648 (100.0%) Unknown Item Type ending in 0d 9h 54m (No Bids) Howell,MI,USA | $ 42,995.00 | GOLD | 20.00 | 25.20% | $ 8,655.00 |
GOLD BULLION Canadian Maple Leafs 1oz ( 1oz x3 coins) TOTAL 3oz GOLD | |||||
Seller: plastic1954 136 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 11h 3m (No Bids) Saint Augustine,FL,USA | $ 5,175.00 | GOLD | 3.00 | 0.47% | $ 24.00 |
GOLD CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF 1/4 oz | |||||
 Seller: vrod3689 72 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 11h 35m (5) Sebastopol,CA,USA | $ 435.00 | GOLD | 0.25 | 1.34% | $ 5.75 |
2012 Canadian Maple Leaf 1/4 Ounce Gold Bullion Coin | |||||
Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 487.02 | GOLD | 0.25 | 13.46% | $ 57.77 |
2008 CANADA MAPLE LEAF $10 TEN DOLLAR GOLD 1/4oz COIN PCGS MS69 | |||||
 Store: THE LONDON COIN COMP... 9972 (99.9%) Unknown Item Type ending in 0d 18h 23m (No Bids) United Kingdom | $ 829.95 | GOLD | 0.25 | 93.35% | $ 400.70 |
Canadian Maple Leaf 1/2 Ounce Gold Bullion Coin, Backyear | |||||
 Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 929.97 | GOLD | 0.50 | 8.32% | $ 71.47 |
2007 GOLD .99999 "FIVE NINES" CANADA MAPLE 1ST YEAR OF ISSUE / UNIQUE DESIGN | |||||
 Seller: michael2010us 229 (100.0%) Auction ending in 1d 1h 14m (No Bids) USA | $ 1,999.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 16.42% | $ 282.00 |
1982 CANADIAN GOLD MAPLE LEAF 1/10th oz $5 COIN | |||||
 Seller: eric631 421 (100.0%) Auction ending in 1d 3h 20m (7) USA | $ 201.00 | GOLD | 0.10 | 17.06% | $ 29.30 |
1992 Canada 1/10 ounce GOLD Maple Leaf | |||||
 Store: Gold'N Coins 34469 (99.8%) Auction ending in 1d 3h 46m (No Bids) La Habra,CA,USA | $ 210.00 | GOLD | 0.10 | 22.31% | $ 38.30 |
1988 Canada 1/10 ounce GOLD Maple Leaf | |||||
 Store: Gold'N Coins 34469 (99.8%) Auction ending in 1d 3h 47m (No Bids) La Habra,CA,USA | $ 210.00 | GOLD | 0.10 | 22.31% | $ 38.30 |
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| USD | Date | ||
| GOLD | 1,717.00 | 06/02/2012 | AM |
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