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Gold Maple Leaf

Active Gold 1979–Present $50
Designer: Walter Ott (original reverse)

Canada's premier gold bullion coin and one of the world's first.9999 fine gold coins. Produced annually since 1979 in multiple sizes (1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/20 oz). Features DNA anti-counterfeiting technology since 2013.

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In Database
1.0 oz
Weight
.9999
Purity
48+ years
Year Span
Notes
Available in 1 oz ($50), 1/2 oz ($25), 1/4 oz ($10), 1/10 oz ($5), and 1/20 oz ($1) sizes.

Collector Research Notes

Canada's premier gold bullion coin and one of the world's first.9999 fine gold coins. Produced annually since 1979 in multiple sizes (1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/20 oz). Features DNA anti-counterfeiting technology since 2013.

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