Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Price Today
Live intrinsic value of the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf based on real-time gold spot price. Updated every 60 seconds.
Understanding the Premium Over Spot
The intrinsic value above represents the pure gold content of the coin (1 troy oz at 99.99% purity). When you buy from a dealer, you will pay more — the premium over spot covers minting costs charged by Royal Canadian Mint, authorized dealer margins, packaging, shipping, and insurance. For the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, typical dealer premiums range from 3% to 6% above spot, putting the street price at approximately $4,648–$4,783 at current spot prices.
Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Specifications
| Country of Issue | Canada |
| Minted By | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Year Introduced | 1979 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Purity | 99.99% (0.9999 fine) |
| Weight | 1 troy oz (31.10 g) |
| Diameter | 30.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.87 mm |
| Annual Mintage | ~600,000–1,000,000 per year |
About the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf
The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is among the purest gold coins minted by any government, featuring .9999 (99.99%) fine gold since 1982. First issued in 1979 by the Royal Canadian Mint, it was introduced to compete with the South African Krugerrand during the apartheid-era embargo. The coin bears the iconic sugar maple leaf on the reverse and a portrait of King Charles III on the obverse. Its high purity makes it slightly softer than alloyed coins like the American Eagle, so handling with care is recommended. Each coin carries C$50 face value. The Maple Leaf introduced radial line security technology in 2013 — a microscopic maple leaf laser-engraved into the coin — making it one of the most counterfeit-resistant gold coins in the world. It is IRS eligible for Gold IRA accounts and recognized by bullion dealers globally.
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