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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.

Coin Intrinsic Value
$1,128.12
Based on live spot price
Gold Spot Price
$4,512.92
Per troy oz
Typical Dealer Price
$1,162 – $1,196
Approx. 36% premium over spot

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 IssueCanada
Minted ByRoyal Canadian Mint
Year Introduced1979
MetalGold
Purity99.99% (0.9999 fine)
Weight0.25 troy oz (30.00 g)
Diameter20.00 mm
Thickness1.78 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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Current intrinsic value: $1,128.12 — dealer price approx. $1,162+
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Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/4 oz FAQ

Is the 1/4 oz Maple Leaf a good investment?+
Yes for those who want fractional gold at the highest available purity (.9999). The trade-off vs 1 oz is a higher percentage premium per ounce of gold.
What face value does the 1/4 oz Maple Leaf have?+
C$10 face value as legal tender of Canada.
Is the 1/4 oz Maple Leaf GST-exempt in Canada?+
Yes. All Gold Maple Leafs (99.5%+ purity) are GST-exempt in Canada as investment gold.
How does the 1/4 oz Maple Leaf compare to similar Krugerrand size?+
The Maple Leaf is .9999 pure vs Krugerrand's .9167. Both contain the same 0.25 troy oz of pure gold and are priced accordingly. The Maple Leaf carries a small premium for its higher purity and Royal Canadian Mint branding.

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