1/2 OUNCE GOLD CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF (RANDOM YEAR)

General Overview
• The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf was the first major gold bullion coin to rival the South African Krugerrand.
• Initially launched in 1979 in a 1 oz format, the series quickly grew in popularity, prompting the Royal Canadian Mint to expand the program.
• The 1/2 oz version, introduced in 1986, offered a new level of accessibility while maintaining the series’ hallmark purity and design excellence.
• Each coin in this listing is chosen from a random year of issue, showcasing the evolution of Canada’s beloved gold bullion coin.

Coin Highlights
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 fine gold
• Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint
• Legal tender with a $20 CAD face value
• Ships in sealed plastic or protective flips
• Features Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse
• Displays the national symbol—the sugar maple leaf—on the reverse
• Random year of issue (1986–2016)

Design Details
• Obverse:
• Features a right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The effigy shown depends on the year of issue:
  • 1986–1989: Queen at age 39
  • 1990–2002: Queen at age 64
  • 2003 onward: Susanna Blunt’s portrayal of Queen at age 79
• Each portrait is surrounded by inscriptions of Her Majesty's name, the coin’s face value, and year of issue.
• Reverse:
• Depicts the iconic sugar maple leaf, an enduring symbol of Canadian heritage and pride.
• The intricate design is flanked by the coin’s purity level on either side and includes inscriptions of “CANADA” above and “FINE GOLD 1/2 OZ OR PUR” below.

Specifications
• Year of Issue: Random (1986–2016)
• Denomination: $20 CAD
• Condition: Uncirculated
• Mint Mark: Not shown
• Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
• Composition: .9999 Fine Gold
• Metal Weight: 0.5 Troy oz
• Diameter: 25 mm
• Thickness: 2.23 mm
• Edge Design: Reeded
• Issuing Country: Canada
• Series: Canadian Gold Maple Leaf
• Packaging Type: Sealed Plastic or Flip
• Inner Pack: 10 coins
• Certificate of Authenticity (CoA): Not Included