Description
2026 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin (BU)
Four-Nines Fractional Gold | King Charles III Obverse | Iconic Maple Design
At a glance: The 2026 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf is a 7.78 g .9999 fine gold coin from the Royal Canadian Mint with a $10 CAD face value and King Charles III obverse. It costs about one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium, ships fully insured from Summit Metals, and is not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through us. Best for dollar-cost averagers who want current-year pure Canadian gold. Page updated July 2026.
Quick Facts:
Metal Content: 0.25 troy oz pure gold (.9999 Fine, 24 karat)
Total Weight: 7.78 g (approx.)
Year: 2026
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
Face Value: 10 Dollars (CAD)
Diameter: 20 mm | Thickness: ~1.7 mm (approx.)
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — near-perfect, mint-fresh
Packaging: Individual coin in protective flip; multiples of 20 in RCM tubes
IRA Eligible: Not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through Summit Metals — contact us for IRA-eligible gold
Why Choose Summit Metals?
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Summit Metals sources Maple Leafs directly from RCM-authorized distributors, ensuring pristine chain of custody and government-backed quality.
2026 Design & Advanced Security
Obverse:
Displays the official King Charles III effigy by Canadian artist Steven Rosati, with inscriptions “CHARLES III • D • G • REX,” the face value, and the year 2026.
Reverse:
Features Walter Ott’s iconic sugar maple leaf, enhanced by the Royal Canadian Mint’s precision radial lines. A micro-engraved maple-leaf privy mark and inscriptions “CANADA,” “FINE GOLD 1/4 OZ OR PUR,” and purity 9999 provide advanced anti-counterfeiting protection while preserving the coin’s timeless beauty.
Investment & Collector Appeal
Four-nines purity backed by the Government of Canada ensures global recognition and liquidity.
Fractional accessibility: The 1/4 oz size offers an affordable entry into sovereign gold ownership.
Current-year King Charles III issue adds collectible appeal while maintaining strong bullion fundamentals.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins ship in protective flips or RCM tubes depending on quantity. Summit Metals packages every order discreetly, ships fully insured, and provides end-to-end tracking from our vault to your door.
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Add 0.25 oz of .9999 Canadian gold to your holdings with trusted sovereign backing. Click “Add to Cart” to purchase the 2026 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf and invest confidently with Summit Metals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2026 1/4 oz Gold Maple IRA eligible? It is not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through Summit Metals; contact our team for IRA-eligible gold.
How much gold does it contain? 1/4 troy ounce (7.78 g) of .9999 fine gold.
Whose portrait is on it? King Charles III, by Steven Rosati.
How much is it worth? About one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium.
Why is the premium higher per ounce? Minting costs are spread over less gold on fractional coins.
2026 vs random-year 1/4 Maple? Same .9999 coin; the 2026 guarantees the current date, the random-year usually costs slightly less.
1/4 Maple vs 1/4 Eagle or Britannia? All hold 1/4 oz of gold; the Maple and modern Britannia are .9999, the Eagle is 22k.
Is it legal tender? Yes — $10 CAD face value.
Is it authentic? Yes — sourced from RCM-authorized distributors.
What condition is it in? Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — a near-perfect, mint-fresh condition.
Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
Related products
Compare the 2026 1/2 oz and 1/10 oz Maple, or browse 1/4 oz gold coins.
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