1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins

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Gold was discovered in Canada in the 1600s, but it wasn't until 1858 that large quantities of Gold were found in the area that would become Ontario. This Gold Rush led to the development of many towns and settlements in the area, including the city of Toronto. Gold continued to be mined in Canada throughout the 1800s and into the early 1900s, and Gold remains an important part of the Canadian economy today. Today, Gold Maple Leaf coins are among the most popular Gold coins globally and are a great way to invest in Gold.

Gold is a valuable resource because it is rare, durable, and easy to trade. Gold has been used as money for thousands of years because it holds its value well over time. Gold is also a popular investment because it tends to hold its value during economic instability. A great example of a popular Gold product for investments is the widely collected and recognizable Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin from the Royal Canadian Mint.

The legal tender Canadian Gold Maple Leaf enjoys great international recognition and popularity, boasting iconic beauty and innovative security features. This coin is made of .9999 fine Gold and is adorned with a strikingly single maple leaf design. This coin is also available in fractional sizes, providing an accessible entry point into Gold investing for those with a modest budget.

The History of the Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint was founded in 1908 as the first national mint in the British Empire. The RCM was originally created to produce coins for the Dominion of Canada, and the first coins minted by the RCM were the Gold Maple Leafs. The RCM has a long and illustrious history of producing many iconic coins, including the Gold and Silver Maple Leaf coin series.

The RCM is also well known for its innovative security features. The Mint's world-renowned security features include micro-engraving, Bullion DNA™, and Royal Canadian Mint Secure™ Packaging. These important features help to ensure that investors can trust that their Gold investments are protected.

The RCM enjoys a strong international reputation for the quality of its products. The RCM's Canadian Gold coins, including the popular Gold Maple Leafs, are among the most popular coins in the world, and the Mint is also well known for the beauty and precision of its Silver coins. The RCM is among the most trusted names in numismatics, and its products are highly sought after by collectors and investors alike.

When you buy Canadian Maple Leaf coins, you can ensure that you receive a high-quality product backed by a century of experience and innovation. These Gold coins are a great way to invest in Gold, and they are sure to increase in value over time.

Gold Maple Leaf Design

The Royal Canadian Mint’s Bullion DNA program offers the highest security on the market for any bullion coin. The obverse of the Gold Maple Leaf coins feature an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II along with the year of issue and face value since the government of Canada backs these Gold coins as legal tender. The reverse features the widely recognized design of a textured maple leaf security privy mark, micro-engraved with laser technology and is visible only under magnification.

The obverse design featuring Queen Elizabeth II has been updated three times during the course of this series to accurately reflect the Queen throughout her lifetime. From the initial series release in 1979 until 1985, the Queen was depicted as her 39-year-old self while from 1986 to 2004 the Queen was depicted as 64 years old. The final update to the Queen's image was in 2005 to present today, depicting the Queen at 79 years old.

1 oz Gold Maple Leafs have undergone a few changes since their first minting in 1979 by the Royal Canadian Mint. At that time, the Canadian coins were only .999 fine Gold, but in 1983 the Gold coins changed to .9999 fine Gold. The Gold coins’ iconic design has largely remained unchanged since the Canadian coins’ inception; however, small security measures have been introduced over time to help confirm the authenticity of these Gold coins. The Royal Canadian Mint has recently replaced these Gold coins' shiny, smooth background with a radial line finish that diffracts light.

Those that are interested in popular 1 oz gold coins from around the world should also consider the U.S. Mint's 1 oz Gold Eagles. These highly regarded coins are both highly liquid and have a stunning design, just like the Canadian Maple Leaf series.

1 oz Gold Maple Leaf Mintages

Canadian Gold Maple Lead bullion coins are struck according to public demand, meaning this demand determines the mintages for each year. Some years when demand and corresponding mintages were lower, collectible value can exist for the coins beyond their Precious Metal value. Some of the larger yearly mintages include 1985 with 1.7 million coins produced and 2011 with 1.1 million coins produced. The years with lower mintages but higher collectible value included mintages as low as only 86,375 coins produced in 2000. It is important to note that the Royal Canadian Mint has not released mintage numbers for the 1 oz Gold Maple BU coins since 2013.

Each Gold Maple Leaf makes a great addition to any historical Canadian coinage collection with varying mintages and collectibility. For anyone searching for the perfect investment or conversation piece, the storied history of the Gold Maple Leaf provides the ideal opportunity for buyers.

APMEX MintDirect® Premier with PCGS FirstStrike® Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins

This program began with the 2020 Silver Eagles but has expanded to include other popular programs from trusted mints worldwide, like the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin. This partnership with PCGS brings added value to the popular MintDirect® Premier products. MintDirect® Premier products in their sealed packaging will remain eligible for the FirstStrike® designation if submitted to PCGS for grading long after new FirstStrike®-eligible coins are typically gone from the market. Previously, coins had to be stored in sealed monster boxes in secure, PCGS-approved storage locations before the FirstStrike® deadline to qualify for this designation.

Gold Maple Leaf Price

The price of a Gold Maple Leaf depends on the spot price of Gold at the time of purchase. The Gold price is the market price at which one ounce of Gold can be bought and sold for instant delivery. The Gold spot price is always changing, making it vital for buyers to stay updated on any performance indicators, like market conditions and current events, because they heavily impact the buying and selling of Gold.

The 1 oz Gold coin price will be the spot price of Gold, in addition to a premium. Supply and demand and market fluctuations will contribute to the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf price.

Buying Physical Gold

When you buy Precious Metals, you invest in assets that transcend the volatile market. Bullion can play an essential role in a modern portfolio, as it hedges against the uncertainty investors typically find with other common investments, such as stocks and bonds. Gold, such as the iconic Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin, can be a game-changer for your investment strategy. Explore the benefits of buying Gold.

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