- Highest purity: Fineness: 999.9/1,000
- Royal Canadian Mint: Series since 1979
- In demand worldwide: globally tradable
- Highest purityFinest gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Royal Canadian MintThe Royal Canadian Mint has struck this series since 1979
- In demand worldwideOne of the world's most sought-after gold coins
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A leaf, unchanged since 1979.
You are looking at the side with the maple leaf.
The maple leaf was designed by the engraver Walter Ott for the first Gold Maple Leaf of 1979. According to the Royal Canadian Mint, it has remained unchanged ever since.
The Gold Maple Leaf was intended as a three-year trial. It was so successful that in 1981 the Canadian Parliament decided to issue it permanently.
9999
This is how it appears beside the leaf: 99.99 per cent fine gold. In 1982, according to the Mint, the Gold Maple Leaf was the world’s first bullion coin of this purity.
The sizes
From the ounce to the gram
All sizes in true proportion to one another.
1 oz
30 mm
1/2 oz
25 mm
This coin
1/4 oz
20 mm
1/10 oz
16 mm
1/20 oz
14.1 mm
1 gram
8 mm
The first fractional coins were added in 1982: the quarter ounce and the tenth ounce. On the small coins, too, radial lines run to the rim.
A leaf through the decades
1908
A home in Ottawa
The Mint in Ottawa is ready in November 1907. Its head, James Bonar, nevertheless waits until the security fence is in place. Striking therefore only begins on 2 January 1908.
1965
The leaf on the flag
On 15 February, Canada’s new national flag with the maple leaf is raised on Parliament Hill for the first time. Maple leaves have appeared on Canadian cent coins ever since the 1850s.
1988
The Silver Maple Leaf
It joins the gold coin. According to the Mint, it is the world’s first bullion coin made of 99.99 per cent silver.
2007
Five nines
The Mint issues its first bullion coin made of 99.999 per cent gold.
2024
A new portrait
Since the 2024 issue, the Maple Leaf bullion coins have borne the effigy of King Charles III.
The motif
Leaf and portrait
- The sugar maple
- Its sap is particularly rich in sugar, which is why maple syrup producers value it.
- Two languages
- CANADA appears above the leaf. Along the rim, the weight and purity are given in English and French: FINE GOLD and OR PUR.
- King Charles III
- The portrait was created by Steven Rosati of Montreal. The Mint had invited more than 350 artists for the task.
- Facing left
- Elizabeth II faced right, the King faces left: by long-standing tradition, the direction of the gaze changes with each monarch.
A country has placed the maple leaf on its flag.
You hold it in gold.
Since 1996, the maple has also been Canada’s national arboreal emblem. Ten species of maple are native to the country, and one of their leaves accompanies you with this coin.
15.55 g fine gold · 999.9/1,000 · Brilliant uncirculated · Heat-sealed packaging
Issuing country: Canada. Since 1969, the Royal Canadian Mint has been a Crown Corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada.
1/2 oz Gold Maple Leaf 2026 – Canadian Minting Artistry in the Purest Gold
- Investment goal: Optimal inflation hedge, lasting wealth preservation and reliable crisis protection
- Tax advantages: Exempt from VAT pursuant to § 25c UStG – capital gains are completely tax-free after a 12-month holding period
- Material & purity: Finest gold with an exceptional fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Mint: Royal Canadian Mint – world-renowned for the highest quality standards
- Origin: Canada – a land of unspoiled nature and minting tradition
- Design: The iconic maple leaf on the obverse, complemented by the portrait of King Charles III on the reverse
The Gold Maple Leaf is undoubtedly among the most sought-after gold coins worldwide. The 1/2 oz version of the 2026 year of issue combines Canadian craftsmanship with the timeless beauty of the precious metal that has served as a stable store of value for over 6,000 years. With a fine weight of exactly 15.55 grams and a diameter of 25 millimeters, this coin sits perfectly in the hand – a true sense of value.
The design: Canadian identity immortalized in gold
The obverse of this magnificent coin features the world-famous maple leaf – Canada's quintessential national symbol. Intricately crafted, with every single leaf vein visible, it demonstrates the precision of the Royal Canadian Mint. The inscription "Canada Fine Gold 1/2 oz Or Pur" along with the fineness marking 999.9 frame the design and guarantee the exceptional purity.
On the reverse sits the effigy of King Charles III, the current head of the Commonwealth. The face value of 20 CAD underscores the official character of this bullion coin. But let's be honest: the true value of this coin far exceeds its nominal amount.
Gold is humanity's oldest currency – and the only one that has never fallen to zero.
Why the 1/2 oz Gold Maple Leaf 2026?
The half ounce offers an ideal entry point for investors looking to diversify their portfolio with physical gold. It is more manageable than the full ounce, yet more valuable than smaller denominations. This flexibility makes it particularly attractive.
- Highest purity: With a fineness of 999.9/1,000, the Maple Leaf is among the purest gold coins in existence
- Worldwide recognition: The coin is globally tradable and accepted as a means of payment everywhere
- Secure packaging: Each coin is delivered sealed – Brilliant Uncirculated and optimally protected
- Proven series: The Royal Canadian Mint has been minting this legendary coin series since 1979
Gold as the foundation of your wealth strategy
While paper money can be multiplied at will by central banks, gold remains a scarce commodity. Who are the largest gold holders in the world? Ironically, it is the central banks themselves. They know exactly why they don't fully trust their own fiat currencies. Gold possesses an intrinsic value that endures regardless of political decisions or economic turmoil.
The 1/2 oz Gold Maple Leaf 2026 is excellently suited as a long-term retirement provision. You can pass wealth down from generation to generation – in a form that has retained its shine for millennia. And best of all: after a holding period of just one year, all profits from the sale are completely tax-free.
Technical details at a glance
- Fine weight: 15.55 g (1/2 oz)
- Gross weight: 15.55 g
- Diameter: 25.00 mm
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000
- Face value: 20 CAD
- Year of issue: 2026
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
- Packaging: Sealed
Secure this extraordinary bullion coin from the Royal Canadian Mint now. In times of economic uncertainty and fluctuating currencies, gold offers exactly what many are looking for: stability, security, and the certainty of holding real value in your hands. The 1/2 oz Gold Maple Leaf 2026 is more than just a coin – it is a piece of financial independence.
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