Description
1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin (Random Year)
Four-Nines Fractional Gold | Government-Backed | Iconic Maple Design
At a glance: A 1/2 troy oz (15.55 g) .9999 fine gold coin from the Royal Canadian Mint with a $20 CAD face value, sold in circulated condition (may show light handling marks) at a lower premium than mint-fresh coins. Random year of our choice; costs about half the live gold spot price plus a premium; ships fully insured from Summit Metals; is IRA eligible. Best for value buyers who want half-ounce sovereign gold by weight. Page updated July 2026.
Quick Facts:
Metal Content: 0.5 troy oz pure gold (.9999 Fine, 24 karat)
Total Weight: 15.551 g
Year: Random (our choice; monarch portrait varies by year)
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
Face Value: 20 Dollars (CAD)
Diameter: 25 mm | Thickness: 2.23 mm (approx.)
Condition: Circulated — may show light handling marks or toning
Packaging: Individual coin
IRA Eligible: Yes
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.
Design & Advanced Security
Obverse (Varies): Features Queen Elizabeth II effigies (1986–2023) or the new King Charles III portrait (late-2023 onward). Legends include face value and year of issue.
Reverse: Walter Ott’s intricate sugar maple leaf over precision radial lines, plus micro-engraved maple-leaf privy bearing the last two digits of the year (2013-present). Legends read “CANADA,” “FINE GOLD 1/2 OZ OR PUR,” and purity 9999.
These advanced anti-counterfeiting details make the Gold Maple one of the most secure bullion coins worldwide.
Investment & Collector Appeal
Fractional Gold Maples deliver four-nines purity, sovereign assurance, and a lower price point than full ounces—ideal for dollar-cost averaging and gifting. Random-year selection adds the excitement of different monarch portraits and minting variations while providing competitive premiums.
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.
Secure Your Half-Ounce Maple Today
Add 1/2 oz of .9999 Canadian gold to your holdings with sovereign backing. Click “Add to Cart” to purchase a Random-Year 1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf and invest confidently with Summit Metals!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 1/2 oz Gold Maple IRA eligible? Yes — it meets IRS fineness requirements for precious-metals IRAs.
What condition will my coin be in? Circulated — it may show light handling marks or toning; the gold content is unaffected, which is why it costs less than mint-fresh coins.
How much gold does it contain? 1/2 troy ounce (15.55 g) of .9999 fine gold.
Which year will I receive? A random year of our choice; the monarch portrait varies.
How much is it worth? About half the live gold spot price plus a premium.
Do handling marks reduce the gold value? No — they’re cosmetic; you’re buying the half-ounce of .9999 gold at a better price.
1/2 Maple vs 1/2 Gold Eagle? Both hold 1/2 oz of gold; the Maple is .9999 pure, the Eagle is 22k.
Prefer mint-fresh? Choose the 2026 1/2 oz Gold Maple BU.
Is it legal tender? Yes — $20 CAD face value.
Is it authentic? Yes — sourced from RCM-authorized distributors.
Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
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