1 Troy Ounce Gold Maple Leaf Coin .9999 Royal Canadian Mint

One of the world's most recognised and trusted gold bullion coins now available in New Zealand from Williams Bullion.

The 1oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf has been produced by the Royal Canadian Mint continuously since 1979, making it one of the longest-running gold bullion coin programmes in the world. Struck in .9999 fine 24-karat gold, it carries a $50 CAD legal tender face value and is backed in weight, content, and purity by the Canadian Government.

For New Zealand and Australasian buyers, the Maple Leaf holds a natural appeal Canada and New Zealand share Commonwealth heritage, similar investment cultures, and a mutual appreciation for trusted, government-backed precious metals. The Maple Leaf is accepted by dealers and investors in over 100 countries.

COIN DETAILS

• Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1g)
• Purity: .9999 fine gold (24 karat)
• Face value: $50 CAD — Canadian Government legal tender
• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
• First issued: 1979
• Diameter: 30.0mm
• Thickness: 2.87mm
• Edge: Serrated
• Obverse: A regal effigy of the reigning Canadian monarch coins may feature either Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III depending on the year of issue
• Reverse: Canada's iconic maple leaf, flanked by ".9999" and "Fine Gold / Or Pure", with the coin's weight, face value, and "Canada" inscribed around the design
• Security: Radial line background pattern and a micro-engraved maple leaf security mark (laser-etched, visible under magnification) one of the most secure gold coins in circulation
• Packaging: Ships individually in a protective plastic flip sleeve. Multiples of 10 ship in a sealed assay card; multiples of 20 in a sealed mint tube

LASER SECURITY FEATURE

The Gold Maple Leaf features a sophisticated anti-counterfeiting measure unique in the world of gold bullion coins — a micro-engraved maple leaf laser mark on the reverse, containing the coin's year of issue in miniature detail visible only under magnification. This security feature, introduced in 2013, sets the Maple Leaf apart from nearly every other bullion coin on the market and provides buyers with an additional layer of authenticity assurance.

WHY THE GOLD MAPLE LEAF?

• Over 45 years of continuous production one of the world's most established gold coins
• .9999 fine 24-karat gold among the highest purity available in a government-issued gold coin
• Canadian Government-guaranteed weight, content, and purity
• Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint globally recognised for quality and innovation
• Unique laser security feature micro-engraved for authenticity
• One of the most liquid gold coins in the world accepted by dealers across Australasia, Europe, Asia, and the Americas
• Commonwealth heritage a meaningful choice for New Zealand and Australian investors

A NOTE ON YEAR AND EFFIGY

These coins are supplied as current-year issues. Depending on the year, the obverse may feature the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III both are genuine Royal Canadian Mint legal tender issues of equal gold content and value. Collector sets of both effigies are a popular option for NZ buyers marking the transition.

IDEAL FOR

• Gold investors wanting a globally recognised, government-backed bullion coin
• NZ buyers diversifying into Commonwealth gold alongside the Perth Mint and Britannia
• Collectors building a world gold coin set
• Long-term wealth preservation
• High-value gifting graduation, significant milestones, or as a meaningful Commonwealth keepsake

SHIPPING & HANDLING

All orders are fully insured and tracked, shipped from our Christchurch base with fast NZ-wide delivery in discreet packaging. High-value orders include signature on delivery. Local pickup from Christchurch is also available.

Gold pricing reflects the live global spot price plus a dealer premium. Prices are not based on the coin's $50 CAD face value actual value is determined by gold content and current market price.