1 OUNCE GOLD MAPLE .999 (RANDOM YEAR)

General Overview
• The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is a landmark in the history of modern bullion coinage.
• First released by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1979, it was introduced as a sovereign alternative to the South African Krugerrand during a period of international sanctions and political unrest.
• As one of the first coins to challenge the Krugerrand's dominance, the Gold Maple Leaf quickly rose to global prominence and remains one of the most trusted and traded gold bullion coins in the world.
• This special listing features .999 pure gold coins issued between 1979 and 1982, prior to the mint's switch to .9999 purity.

Coin Highlights
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure gold (1979–1982 issues)
• Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint
• $50 (CAD) face value, fully backed by the Canadian government
• Uncirculated condition, random year (1979–1982)

Design Details
• Obverse:
• Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II at age 39, as designed by Arnold Machin.
• This portrait was used on Canadian coinage from 1979 to 1989 and includes inscriptions of the Queen’s name and the coin’s face value.
• Reverse:
• Depicts a finely detailed sugar maple leaf, Canada’s national symbol.
• Inscriptions include “CANADA” at the top, purity levels of “.999” on either side of the leaf, and “FINE GOLD 1 OZ OR PUR” below the design.

Specifications
• Year of Issue: 1979–1982
• Denomination: $50 CAD
• Condition: Uncirculated
• Mint Mark: Not Shown
• Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
• Composition: .999 Fine Gold
• Metal Weight: 1 Troy oz
• Diameter: 30 mm
• Thickness: 2.8 mm
• Edge Design: Reeded
• Series: Canadian Maple Leaf
• Face Value: $50 (CAD), backed by the Canadian government
• Issuing Country: Canada
• Packaging Type: Plastic Flip
• Package Dimensions: 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.1 in
• Inner Pack: 10 coins
• Outer Pack: 500 coins
• Certificate of Authenticity (CoA): Not Included