Royal Canadian Mint Coins

What is the Maple Leaf coin?

The Maple Leaf design was first introduced in 1979 with the gold Maple Leaf coin, created to compete with the South African Krugerrand. The coin showcases the famous leaf design of Canada's national plant, the Maple Tree.

Originally minted from .999 Fine Gold, between the years of 1979 and 1982, the Gold Maple leaf moved to .9999 Fine Gold and in some cases, .99999 Fine Gold, making it one of the purest official bullion coins in the world.

In 1988 the Royal Canadian Mint released the silver Maple Leaf coin. Minted with a fineness of .9999 and now showcasing security features such as the micro-engraved maple leaf and stunning radial design, the silver Maple Leaf is a favourite for stackers and investors.

What is Bullion?

Bullion refers to precious metals like gold and silver, valued primarily for their weight and purity. It’s typically bought as coins or bars and traded close to its intrinsic metal value. This is irrespective of the coin's condition, unlike proof and uncirculated products, that may have a value above the intrinsic price. 

More information can be found on our blog page, What is Bullion?