Description
1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin (Random Year, BU)
Four-Nines Flagship Gold | Government-Backed | Iconic Maple Design
At a glance: A 1 troy oz .9999 fine (24-karat) gold coin from the Royal Canadian Mint with a $50 CAD face value, radial-line finish, and micro-engraved maple privy. Random year of our choice; costs about the live gold spot price plus a low premium; ships fully insured from Summit Metals; not currently offered for a precious-metals IRA through us. Best for stackers who want the world’s benchmark .9999 gold coin. Page updated July 2026.
Quick Facts:
Metal Content: 1 troy oz pure gold (.9999 Fine, 24 karat)
Total Weight: 31.103 g
Year: Random (our choice; design & monarch portrait vary by inventory)
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
Face Value: 50 Dollars (CAD)
Diameter: 30 mm | Thickness: 2.8 mm (approx.)
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — near-perfect, mint-fresh
Packaging: Individual coin – Monster Boxes of 500 available
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, verifying chain of custody and pristine condition.
Design & Advanced Security
Obverse (Varies by Year): Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II (1982–2023) by Arnold Machin, Dora de Pédery-Hunt, Susanna Blunt; or King Charles III (late-2023 onward) by Steven Rosati. Legends include face value and year.
Reverse: Walter Ott’s iconic sugar maple leaf over precision radial lines with micro-engraved maple-leaf privy bearing the last two digits of the year (2013-present). Inscriptions read “CANADA,” “FINE GOLD 1 OZ OR PUR,” and purity 9999.
These security elements make the Gold Maple one of the world’s most secure bullion coins.
Investment & Collector Appeal
Four-nines purity and government backing deliver unrivaled global liquidity.
Random-year pricing offers lower premiums while adding the intrigue of different monarch portraits and privy marks.
A full ounce of the world’s benchmark .9999 coin — a portfolio staple for gold investors worldwide.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins ship in RCM assay capsules or tubes depending on quantity. Summit Metals packages every order discreetly, ships fully insured, and provides tracking from our vault to your door.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf 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? A full troy ounce (31.103 g) of .9999 fine (24-karat) gold.
Which year will I receive? A random year of our choice (1982–present); the monarch portrait varies — Queen Elizabeth II through 2023, King Charles III after.
How much is it worth? About the live gold spot price plus a low premium.
What security features does it have? Precision radial lines and a micro-engraved maple-leaf privy with the year’s last two digits (2013-present).
Gold Maple vs. Gold Eagle or Britannia? All are 1 oz sovereign gold; the Maple pioneered .9999 purity, the Britannia matches it with extra visual security, and the Eagle is 22k.
Why is .9999 purity notable? The Maple was the first widely traded four-nines gold coin — the global benchmark for pure gold bullion.
Is it legal tender? Yes — $50 CAD face value in Canada.
Can I buy in bulk? Yes — Monster Boxes of 500 are available.
Is it authentic? Yes — sourced from RCM-authorized distributors with verified chain of custody.
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.
How the Gold Maple compares
Want the same ounce with different trade-offs? The 22k American Gold Eagle is the U.S. classic, and the .9999 Gold Britannia adds four visible security features — the Maple remains the benchmark for pure-gold liquidity.
Related products
Go fractional with the 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, or 1/10 oz Maple, get the current-year 2026 Gold Maple, or browse all Gold Maples.
How the Gold Maple Leaf Compares
| Feature | Gold Maple Leaf | Gold Eagle | Gold Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | .9999 | 22k (.9167) | .9999 |
| Gold content | 1 troy oz | 1 troy oz | 1 troy oz |
| Gross weight | 31.11 g | 33.93 g | 31.11 g |
| Face value | $50 CAD | $50 USD | $50 USD |
| Mint | Royal Canadian Mint | United States Mint | United States Mint |
| First issued | 1979 | 1986 | 2006 |
| Known for | Security features, four-nines purity | Most-traded US gold coin | First .9999 US gold coin |
| IRA at Summit Metals | No (this listing) | Yes | Yes |
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