- Highest purity: Fineness 999.9/1,000
- State mint: Royal Canadian Mint
- Two icons: Maple leaf and king
- Highest purityWith 7.78 grams of fine gold in 999.9/1,000 purity
- State mintCanada's state mint with over 100 years of tradition
- Two iconsWorld-famous maple leaf, plus King Charles III in portrait
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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
1/4 oz
20 mm
This coin
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.
7.78 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.
1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf 2026 – Canadian Masterpiece in Purest Gold
- Design: Canada's world-famous maple leaf symbol in detailed minting, combined with the new portrait of King Charles III.
- Material / Fineness: Purest gold with an exceptional fineness of 999.9/1,000 – the highest gold standard worldwide
- Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint – Canada's renowned state mint with over 100 years of tradition
- Investment purpose: inflation hedge, wealth preservation and crisis protection
- Tax: Tax-free under § 25c UStG – and profits are tax-free after a 1-year holding period
- Material / Fineness: Gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
- Country of origin: Canada
The Gold Maple Leaf is one of the most sought-after gold coins in the world – and for good reason! With its impressive fineness of 999.9/1,000, it sets standards in terms of purity. The 2026 1/4 oz edition combines all the advantages of the legendary series in a manageable format that is perfectly suited for entering the fascinating world of precious metals investments.
Timeless Elegance Meets State-of-the-Art Minting Technology
The iconic maple leaf graces the front of this gold coin majestically. Framed by the inscriptions "CANADA", "FINE GOLD 1/4 OZ PUR" and the impressive fineness indication "9999", Canadian minting artistry is shown at its very best here. For the first time, the reverse features the portrait of King Charles III. – a historic detail that makes this edition something truly special!
"Gold is humanity's oldest currency and has never lost its value. While paper money comes and goes, gold endures."
Why the 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf 2026 Belongs in Your Portfolio
This compact gold coin offers you maximum flexibility in securing your wealth. With a fine weight of 7.78 grams of purest gold, you get:
- Perfect denomination: Ideal for regular saving and gradual wealth building
- Worldwide acceptance: The Maple Leaf is recognized globally as a means of payment
- Tax advantages: VAT-free on purchase, tax-free on sale after one year
- Highest liquidity: Tradeable anytime, anywhere at fair prices
- Crisis security: Physical gold protects against inflation and currency turbulence
A Piece of Canadian History in Your Hands
The Royal Canadian Mint has been minting the Maple Leaf series since 1979, setting a worldwide standard. Every single coin undergoes the strictest quality controls. The result? A flawless work of art made of pure gold that makes collectors' hearts beat faster and lets investors sleep soundly.
Particularly fascinating: while central banks worldwide are increasing their gold reserves, you too can benefit from this proven investment strategy. After all, what is good for the largest financial institutions cannot be bad for your personal wealth protection!
Technical Perfection Down to the Smallest Detail
With a diameter of exactly 20.00 mm, the 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf sits perfectly in the hand. The Brilliant Uncirculated quality guarantees you a flawless specimen, delivered in protective sealed packaging. This way, the original shine is preserved for decades – just like the value of your investment!
- Face value: 10 Canadian Dollars (symbolic value)
- Year of issue: 2026 – brand-new minting
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated from the mint
- Packaging: Secure sealed packaging to protect against damage
Your Chance for Lasting Value Preservation
Gold has shone as the ultimate store of value for over 6,000 years. While paper currencies come and go, the precious metal retains its intrinsic value. The 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf 2026 offers you the perfect opportunity to benefit from this millennia-old wisdom.
Imagine: in times of rising inflation, this small but exquisite gold coin protects your purchasing power. In times of economic turbulence, it serves as a safe haven. And for your retirement provision? There is hardly anything more solid than physical gold in your possession!
"Gold is God's money – it knows no borders, no politics, and no manipulation by central banks."
The 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf 2026 combines all the advantages of a first-class bullion coin: highest purity, worldwide recognition, tax advantages, and the security of physical gold. Secure your copy of this Canadian icon today and lay the foundation for a golden future!
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