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Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/2 oz Price Today

Live intrinsic value of the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/2 oz based on real-time gold spot price. Updated every 60 seconds.

Coin Intrinsic Value
$2,256.23
Based on live spot price
Gold Spot Price
$4,512.92
Per troy oz
Typical Dealer Price
$2,324 – $2,392
Approx. 36% premium over spot

Understanding the Premium Over Spot

The intrinsic value above represents the pure gold content of the coin (0.5 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 1/2 oz, typical dealer premiums range from 3% to 6% above spot, putting the street price at approximately $2,324–$2,392 at current spot prices.

Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/2 oz Specifications

Country of IssueCanada
Minted ByRoyal Canadian Mint
Year Introduced1979
MetalGold
Purity99.99% (0.9999 fine)
Weight0.5 troy oz (30.00 g)
Diameter25.00 mm
Thickness2.23 mm
Annual Mintage~50,000–200,000 per year

About the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/2 oz

The 1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf contains 0.5 troy ounces of .9999 fine gold, making it one of the purest fractional gold coins available. It carries a C$20 face value and features the iconic maple leaf design with radial line security technology. Like the 1 oz version, it is IRA-eligible and recognized by dealers globally.

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Current intrinsic value: $2,256.23 — dealer price approx. $2,324+
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Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/2 oz FAQ

Is the 1/2 oz Maple Leaf IRA eligible?+
Yes. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf in all sizes exceeds the IRS 99.5% purity requirement and is eligible for Gold IRA accounts.
What security features does the 1/2 oz Maple Leaf have?+
All Maple Leafs minted since 2013 include a micro-engraved maple leaf laser-etched into the coin as a counterfeit deterrent.
What is the face value of the 1/2 oz Maple Leaf?+
The 1/2 oz Gold Maple Leaf carries a C$20 face value as Canadian legal tender.
Should I choose Maple Leaf or Gold Eagle for 1/2 oz?+
Both are excellent. Maple Leafs are .9999 pure (vs .9167 for Eagles) and slightly more internationally recognized. Eagles have IRA eligibility by specific exemption. For IRA accounts, either works; for pure bullion, Maple Leafs have higher gold purity.

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