1 OUNCE GOLD CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF .9999 (RANDOM YEAR)

General Overview
• First released in 1979, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is one of the most recognizable and respected gold bullion coins in the world.
• As Canada’s official gold coin, it symbolizes both the nation’s heritage and its commitment to minting excellence.
• Initially produced with .999 purity, the series was upgraded in 1983 to .9999 fine gold—setting a new standard in purity.
• This 1 oz version is the flagship of the series, showcasing Canada’s national icon, the sugar maple leaf, and bearing portraits of the reigning monarch.

Coin Highlights
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 fine gold
• Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint
• Legal tender with a $50 CAD face value
• Ships in protective plastic flips or tubes of 10 (when available)
• Obverse features Queen Elizabeth II (1983–2023) or King Charles III (2024–present)
• Reverse depicts the classic sugar maple leaf
• Coins may exhibit minor imperfections (common due to the softness of 24-karat gold)
• Random year of issue (1983–present)

Design Details
• Obverse:
• Features either Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III depending on the year of issue:
  • 1983–1989: Queen at age 39 by Arnold Machin
  • 1990–2004: Queen at age 64 by Dora de Pedery-Hunt
  • 2005–2023: Queen at age 79 by Susanna Blunt
  • 2024–Present: King Charles III by Steven Rosati (left-profile)
• The design includes inscriptions of the monarch’s name, the face value, and the year of issue.
• Reverse:
• Showcases Walter Ott’s intricate design of the sugar maple leaf, a symbol of Canada’s natural beauty and national pride.
• Inscriptions include “CANADA,” the gold content, and “FINE GOLD 1 OZ OR PUR.”

Specifications
• Year of Issue: Random (1983–Present)
• Denomination: $50 CAD
• Condition: Uncirculated (may have small imperfections)
• Mint Mark: Not Shown
• Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
• Composition: .9999 Fine Gold
• Metal Weight: 1 Troy oz
• Diameter: 30 mm
• Thickness: 2.8 mm
• Edge Design: Reeded
• Issuing Country: Canada
• Series: Canadian Maple Leaf
• Packaging Type: Plastic Flip or Tube (10 coins)
• Inner Pack: 20 coins
• Package Dimensions: 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.1 in
• Certificate of Authenticity (CoA): Not Included