Description
1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin (Random Year, BU)
Four-Nines Fractional Gold | Government-Backed | Iconic Maple Design
At a glance: A 1/4 troy oz (7.775 g) .9999 fine gold coin from the Royal Canadian Mint with a $10 CAD face value. Random year of our choice; costs about one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium; ships fully insured from Summit Metals; is IRA eligible. Best for dollar-cost averagers who want pure Canadian gold. Page updated July 2026.
Quick Facts:
Metal Content: 0.25 troy oz pure gold (.9999 Fine, 24 karat)
Total Weight: 7.775 g
Year: Random (our choice; monarch portrait varies by inventory)
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
Face Value: 10 Dollars (CAD)
Diameter: 22 mm | Thickness: 1.7 mm (approx.)
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — near-perfect, mint-fresh
Packaging: Individual coin – Monster Boxes of 200 available
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 (1988–2023) or the new King Charles III portrait (late-2023 onward). Legends include face value and year of issue.
Reverse: Walter Ott’s detailed sugar maple leaf over precision radial lines, with a micro-engraved maple-leaf privy showing the last two digits of the year (2013-present). Legends read “CANADA,” “FINE GOLD 1/4 OZ OR PUR,” and purity 9999.
These anti-counterfeiting elements and four-nines purity make the Gold Maple one of the world’s most secure bullion coins.
Investment & Collector Appeal
Quarter-ounce Gold Maples deliver optimal balance: four-nines purity, sovereign guarantee, and cost scalability. Random-year selection lowers premiums while offering monarch and privy variety—ideal for dollar-cost averaging and gifts.
Packaging & Delivery
Summit Metals packages every order discreetly, ships fully insured, and provides tracking from our vault to your door.
Secure Your Quarter-Ounce Maple Today
Add 0.25 oz of .9999 Canadian gold to your stack with sovereign assurance. Click “Add to Cart” to purchase a Random-Year 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf and invest confidently with Summit Metals!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 1/4 oz Gold Maple IRA eligible? Yes — it meets IRS fineness requirements for precious-metals IRAs.
How much gold does it contain? 1/4 troy ounce (7.775 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 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.
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.
What security features does it have? Radial lines and a micro-engraved maple privy (2013-present).
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 1/2 oz and 1/10 oz Gold Maple, get the current-year 2026 1/4 oz Maple, or browse 1/4 oz gold coins.
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