The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin is one of the purest gold coins on the market today, and they are highly valuable to collectors and investors. Minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin is one of the purest gold coins in the entire world.

How much does a Canadian Maple Leaf weigh?

31.10 grams
The 99.99% silver content makes the coin among the finest official bullion coins worldwide. The standard version has a weight of 1 troy ounce (31.10 grams). The Silver Maple Leaf’s obverse and reverse display, respectively, the profile of Elizabeth II and the Canadian Maple Leaf.

Why are Canadian gold coins cheaper?

Thoughts? Both coins contain a full troy ounce of pure gold. The Eagles are heavier because the silver and copper in the alloy is in addition to the ounce of gold. The reason why is because the Canadian mint sells Maple Leaf coins to wholesalers at a lower premium than the U.S.

How much is a Canadian gold maple leaf worth?

The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf (GML) is a gold bullion coin that is issued annually by the Government of Canada. It is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint . The Gold Maple Leaf is legal tender with a face value of 50 Canadian dollars.

When was the first gold maple leaf minted?

History of Gold Maple Leaf The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin was introduced in 1979 minted by the Royal Canadian mint. It was the first time to mint the gold bullion coin with purity 99.99%. The high purity gold bullion coin was extremely popular with investors and collectors in worldwide.

What kind of leaf is 24 karat gold?

Our 24 karat gold leaf is 99.9% real gold, and is the preferred leaf for gilding projects which require purity and a true gold color. 24k is commonly used for architectural projects, artwork, and religious iconography.

How much is a one ounce Canadian maple coin worth?

These 24-carat pure gold coins are very popular for investors who prefer 24-carat gold coins to 22-carat. This 1 ounce fine gold Maple Leaf coin has a face value of $50. These best value coins will be a mix of new coins from the Canadian Mint, and previously owned/circulated coins that have been sold back to us.