This investment-grade Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, introduced in 1979, represents one of the world’s premier gold bullion coins. Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, these coins feature exceptionally pure .9999 fine gold content and incorporate advanced security features, making them a trusted choice for investors and collectors alike.
Design Features
Manufacturing Type: Premium bullion with advanced security elementsSurface Characteristics: Brilliant finish with radially lined background (post-2015)Obverse Design:
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (varies by era)
1982-1989: Arnold Machin design (age 39)
1990-2002: Dora de Pedery-Hunt design (age 64)
2003-present: Susanna Blunt design (age 79)
Artist’s initials, denomination, and year
“ELIZABETH II” inscription
Reverse Design:
Iconic maple leaf design
“CANADA” inscription
Weight and purity markings
Micro-engraved laser maple leaf (post-2014)
Radial line background (post-2015)
Security Features
Advanced authentication features include micro-engraved laser maple leaf showing last two digits of issue year (introduced 2014) and precise radial lines (added 2015). These modern security elements complement the coin’s exceptional purity and precise manufacturing standards.Unique Serial NumberingYear marks and mint identifiers provide authentication details, with additional security via micro-engraved features on modern issues.Protective PackagingIndividual coins are delivered in protective plastic flips, while bulk orders are secured in tubes of 10 coins.Manufacturing IntegrityProduced by the Royal Canadian Mint to exacting standards, featuring .9999 fine gold (post-1982), representing some of the purest gold bullion coins available. Earlier issues of this Royal Mint coin (1979-1982) maintain .999 fineness.