1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf - Sealed (Year Varies)

A One-of-a-Kind Gold Masterpiece of a Coin

This outstanding gold coin produced by the revered Royal Canadian Mint makes an exceptional collector's item.

Why the Gold Maple Leaf?

Each 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin is created with .9999 pure gold; one of the purest gold coins you can buy today. First National Bullion selects the year of the coin we send to customers based on our inventory at the time of the order.

Coin Features

• Contains 1/4 oz of .9999 fine gold.
• Obverse: 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Elizabeth II (British queen) right-facing profile, along with the year and face value [May Vary].
• Reverse: Features a large, single maple leaf with the weight and purity. 
• Radial line background was precisely machined by the Royal Canadian Mint onto their master die to create a unique light diffracting pattern, providing another measure of security.
• Sovereign coin backed by the Canadian government.

Sleek Security

The iconic beauty and high purity of these beloved gold coins now have an added security with a radial line background, not seen on bullion products outside of the Canadian Maple Leaf series. Add 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf coins to your cart today!

The 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf features a new form of security through the Royal Canadian Mint’s Bullion DNA program. The Bullion DNA program offers the highest security on the market for any bullion coin. Each bullion coin features a textured maple leaf security privy mark, micro-engraved with laser technology and is visible only under magnification. Etched within the maple leaf security mark are the two digits indicating the coin’s production year. Each micro-engraving is encoded, scanned and recorded at the mint for future authentication giving each coin their unique Bullion DNA.

Bullion DNA authenticates coins by scanning them with a Mint’s proprietary Bullion DNA reader verifying that the micro-engraved security mark is a match to the Royal Canadian Mint’s secure database. This process provides each Gold Maple Leaf coin with the highest security for any coin in the marketplace. The Royal Canadian Mint’s unique Bullion DNA program authenticates Gold Maple Leaf coins dated 2014 and later. First National Bullion is a recognized Bullion DNA dealer for trusted RCM products.

A Coin With Strong Value

Sovereign coins, like the 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf, as well as other famous coins such as Mexican Libertads, South African Krugerrands, and Austrian Philharmonics, are minted and guaranteed by their issuing government. The Canadian Maple Leaf coin, like every sovereign bullion coin, bears a nominal face value that is largely symbolic. The intrinsic value of the gold in these coins vastly outstrips their face value. 

The Gold Maple Leaf coin has a face value of 10 CAD, should someone attempt to use it as circulating currency, but Canada has not actually used gold coins in general circulation since 1913. At that time, the government pulled gold coins out of circulation in an attempt to prevent gold from leaving Canada during World War I. Vintage sovereign gold coins also have greater gold value than face value, but they may be most coveted by numismatists, depending on their scarcity and condition.

Please note: year and design may vary.

FAQ

Is this coin a good option for a beginning investor?

Yes! The 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf coin requires less investing capital upfront compared with a 1 oz coin while also offering better pricing per gram compared with 1/10 oz or 1g pieces (called micro-fractionals).

How should I store this coin?

Keep it in a bolt-down, heavy-duty home safe rated for one hour of fire protection. Add a desiccant pack (silica gel) to the safe so the air stays dry.

Should I clean my coin?

No. Avoid applying a chemical polish, rubbing, or wiping the coin, as this can create micro-abrasions (also known as hairline scratches). It’s safer to store them in a safe place within a secure container to prevent tarnishing and damage.