1/4 OUNCE GOLD CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF (RANDOM YEAR)

General Overview
• First introduced in 1979, the 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf offers a perfect balance of affordability and high gold purity.
• Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, these coins are crafted with .9999 pure gold, making them one of the purest gold bullion options on the market.
• Available in random years, this fractional coin is an ideal choice for new investors or seasoned collectors building a diversified portfolio.

Coin Highlights
• Mintage: Royal Canadian Mint (1979–Present)
• Contains: 1/4 Troy Ounce of .9999 fine (24-karat) gold
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Face Value: $10 CAD
• Packaging: Ships in individual plastic flips
• Design: Queen Elizabeth II on obverse; Sugar Maple Leaf on reverse
• Security: Government-issued legal tender
• IRA Eligible: Yes

Design Details
Obverse:
• Features a right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
• Portraits vary by year of issue:
 – 1979–1989: Queen at age 39
 – 1990–2004: Queen at age 64
 – 2005–Present: Modern portrait by Susanna Blunt
• Inscriptions include “ELIZABETH II,” the coin’s face value, and year of issue
Reverse:
• Showcases the iconic Sugar Maple Leaf, Canada's national symbol
• Design created by Royal Canadian Mint engravers in 1979
• Inscriptions: “CANADA,” “FINE GOLD 1/4 OZ OR PUR,” and “9999” to denote purity

Specifications
• Year: Random
• Mint Mark: Not Shown
• Purity: .9999 (24-karat)
• Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
• Thickness: 1.7 mm
• Diameter: 20 mm
• Inner Pack: Tube of 20 coins
• Denomination: $10 CAD
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Face Value: $10 (CAD)
• Issuing Country: Canada
• Edge Design: Reeded
• Series: Canadian Maple Leaf
• CoA: No
• Packaging Type: Plastic Flip
• Metal Weight: 0.25 Troy Ounce