Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/4 oz Price Today
Live intrinsic value of the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/4 oz 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 (0.25 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 1/4 oz, typical dealer premiums range from 3% to 6% above spot, putting the street price at approximately $1,162–$1,196 at current spot prices.
Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/4 oz Specifications
| Country of Issue | Canada |
| Minted By | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Year Introduced | 1979 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Purity | 99.99% (0.9999 fine) |
| Weight | 0.25 troy oz (30.00 g) |
| Diameter | 20.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Annual Mintage | ~50,000–200,000 per year |
About the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/4 oz
The 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf contains 0.25 troy ounces of .9999 pure gold, one of the highest purities in fractional gold coins. The coin bears the maple leaf design and Maple Leaf security features including micro-engraving. It carries C$10 face value and is popular with investors seeking purity and Canadian Mint quality.
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