1 oz .999 Gold Maple Leaf (Year Varies)

The request for a “1 oz .999 Gold Maple Leaf (Year Varies)” is a bit of a historical distinction for this particular coin. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

Purity Evolution:

The Royal Canadian Mint introduced the Gold Maple Leaf in 1979.

• 1979-1982: During these years, the coin was minted with a purity of .999 fine gold.
• 1983-Present: Starting in November 1982, the RCM increased the purity of the 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf to its now-famous .9999 fine gold.

Therefore, if a coin is advertised as having a .999 purity, it is from the earlier years of the coin’s production. While the value is still tied to the gold content, these earlier coins may sometimes have a slightly different premium due to their historical significance and the fact that they are less common than the .9999 versions.

Key Features of all 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coins (including .999 purity):

• Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams) of pure gold.
• Face Value: $50 CAD, backed by the Canadian government.
• IRA Eligibility: The Gold Maple Leaf is an approved product for a self-directed Precious Metals IRA.
• Design: The obverse features an effigy of the reigning Canadian monarch (Queen Elizabeth II for all .999 coins), while the reverse displays a single, iconic maple leaf.
• Year Varies: Since you’re looking for a “year varies” coin, you would be receiving a coin from 1979, 1980, 1981, or 1982, with the specific year determined by the seller’s stock.

Note: The price of a Gold Maple Leaf coin is based on the current market spot price of gold, plus a premium that reflects the costs of minting and distribution. The premium can vary based on the coin’s specific year, its condition, and the seller.