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1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf – Random Year BU
The 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is one of the world’s most recognized pure gold bullion coins. Introduced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1979, the Gold Maple Leaf helped establish a new standard for high-purity government-issued gold bullion.
This listing is for a random-year Brilliant Uncirculated 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf containing 1 full troy ounce of .9999 fine gold. The specific year supplied will depend on available inventory, making this an attractive option for buyers focused primarily on gold content, purity and bullion value rather than a particular date.
1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Highlights
- Contains 1.000 troy ounce of gold
- Struck from .9999 fine, 24-karat gold
- Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint
- $50 Canadian legal-tender face value
- Brilliant Uncirculated bullion condition
- Random year based on available inventory
- Features Canada’s iconic maple leaf design
- Recognized internationally among precious-metals buyers and dealers
- Modern issues incorporate advanced anti-counterfeiting technology
- Meets the purity standard commonly required for qualifying Precious Metals IRAs
1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Specifications
| Metal | Gold |
| Fine Gold Weight | 1.000 troy oz |
| Weight | 31.11 grams |
| Purity | .9999 fine gold |
| Gold Content | 99.99% / 24 karat |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Face Value | $50 CAD |
| Edge | Serrated |
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Condition | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | Random year based on inventory |
Iconic Canadian Maple Leaf Design
The reverse of the Gold Maple Leaf features Canada’s national symbol: a highly detailed sugar maple leaf. The inscriptions identify the coin as CANADA and state its weight and exceptional .9999 gold purity.
The obverse design depends on the year received. Earlier Gold Maple Leafs feature an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, while current issues feature the portrait of King Charles III. Because this is a random-year product, the monarch portrait and other design details may vary according to the date supplied.
Exceptional .9999 Fine Gold Purity
The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is struck from 99.99% pure gold, giving buyers a government-issued bullion coin with virtually no alloy metals. Each standard 1 oz coin contains one full troy ounce of gold in a compact 30 mm format.
The Gold Maple Leaf’s 24-karat composition makes it comparable in purity to other leading .9999 fine bullion coins such as the American Gold Buffalo, while offering the history and international recognition of the Royal Canadian Mint.
Advanced Security Features on Modern Gold Maple Leafs
Modern Canadian Gold Maple Leafs incorporate sophisticated security technology developed by the Royal Canadian Mint. Depending on the year, these features may include precisely machined radial lines, a laser micro-engraved maple leaf security mark and Bullion DNA anti-counterfeiting technology.
Bullion DNA technology is used to facilitate authentication of Gold Maple Leaf coins dated 2014 and later. Because this listing is for random years, the specific security features present on your coin will depend on the year received.
Why Buy a 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf?
The 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf combines exceptionally high gold purity with the credibility of a major sovereign mint. Its standardized one-ounce gold content makes it straightforward to compare with the prevailing gold market, while its international recognition can provide liquidity when buying or selling physical bullion.
For buyers comparing sovereign gold coins, the Gold Maple Leaf offers a combination of .9999 fine purity, compact dimensions, advanced security features on newer issues and worldwide recognition.
The coin’s .9999 fine gold composition also exceeds the minimum fineness generally required for qualifying gold bullion held in self-directed Precious Metals IRAs, subject to applicable IRS rules and custodian requirements. Learn more about Precious Metals IRAs or browse our complete selection of gold coins and bullion.
Gold Maple Leaf vs. American Gold Buffalo
Both the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf and American Gold Buffalo contain one full troy ounce of .9999 fine, 24-karat gold. The primary differences are the issuing mint, design, dimensions and market preference.
The Gold Maple Leaf is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint and features Canada’s maple leaf, while the Gold Buffalo is issued by the United States Mint and features James Earle Fraser’s historic American designs. Buyers seeking highly pure sovereign gold bullion may consider either coin depending on availability, premium and personal preference.
What Does Random Year Mean?
The specific year you receive will be selected from American Federal Coin & Bullion’s available inventory when your order is fulfilled. Multiple-coin orders may include the same year or different years. Portraits, security features and minor design details can vary depending on the year supplied.
Random-year bullion is best suited for buyers whose priority is acquiring the Gold Maple Leaf for its gold content and bullion value rather than collecting a specific date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much gold is in a 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf?
Each coin in this listing contains 1.000 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold.
What is the purity of a Canadian Gold Maple Leaf?
The coin is struck from 99.99% pure gold, commonly expressed as .9999 fine or 24-karat gold.
What is the face value of the 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf?
The coin carries a legal-tender face value of $50 Canadian dollars. Its bullion value is based primarily on its gold content and the prevailing market price of gold.
Which year will I receive?
This is a random-year product. The specific year depends on American Federal Coin & Bullion’s available inventory at the time your order is fulfilled.
Do all Gold Maple Leafs have the same security features?
No. Security technology has evolved throughout the series. Modern issues may include radial lines, a micro-engraved maple leaf and Bullion DNA technology, while older coins may not include these features.
Is the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf eligible for a Precious Metals IRA?
Its .9999 fine gold purity exceeds the minimum fineness generally required for qualifying gold bullion, although IRA eligibility remains subject to applicable IRS rules and custodian requirements.
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