The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf stands as Canada’s official gold bullion coin, debuting in 1979. Second only to the South African Gold Krugerrand in terms of longevity among private investor gold coins, it has become a staple in the global market. Currently, you can acquire the 2013 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins through Bullion Mart’s online platform.
Here’s a snapshot of these coins:
- Each arrives secured in a protective plastic flip.
- This release marks the 35th edition of Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins.
- Limited to 1,050,564 coins.
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
- Bears a face value of $50 (CAD) backed by the Canadian federal government.
- Features Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
- Showcases the iconic sugar maple leaf on the reverse.
Each 2013 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin comes encased in a protective plastic flip, emphasizing their preservation. This edition signifies a milestone as the 35th release, boasting one of the highest mintages in the series.
Initially introduced as a 1 oz gold coin with .999 pure gold content, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf underwent significant enhancements in November 1982. This included a purity increase to .9999 gold content and the introduction of fractional-weight coins, a first in the series’ history. Notably, the 2013 coins also marked the debut of the maple leaf privy security mark, featuring a laser-etched date mark within the maple leaf privy, visible only under magnification.
The obverse of the 2013 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins features Queen Elizabeth II’s bust, designed by Susanna Blunt in 2003. This iteration, the fourth-generation effigy of Her Majesty on Canadian coins, notably lacks a crown, a departure from previous portraits since the reign of her father, King George VI.
On the reverse side, Walter Ott’s sugar maple leaf design, conceived in 1979, remains an enduring symbol. It adorns all variations of the Canadian Maple Leaf bullion series, spanning gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins.
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