Maple Leaf 1/2oz Gold Coin 2018
Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is one of the largest and most popular issuers of high-quality gold and silver coins.
Introduced in 1979, the Maple Leaf is one of the most popular gold coins in the world. The 2018 edition features the famous image of the Canadian Maple Leaf that makes the coin recognizable all over the world. In addition to its exceptional 99.99% gold purity, the Maple Leaf also has advanced security features which include radial lines that protect against counterfeiting. The ½ oz Maple Leaf for 2018 is a great choice for first time gold investors or for those who are looking to add to a current gold position. The 2018 Gold Maple Leaf series is available in 1 oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz, 1/10 oz and 1/20 oz. The specifications for the 2018 ½ oz Maple Leaf are listed below. Weight: ½ oz One of the factors that contributes to the global brand recognition of the Maple Leaf is the consistent and beautiful design. Like previous editions, the front of the coin features the iconic image of the maple leaf. The engravings on both sides of the maple leaf read “9999”. Along the outer edge of the coin are the words “Canada” “Fine Gold” and “½ OZ OR PUR” The Reverse shows the image of Queen Elizabeth II. The bottom outer edge displays the nominal value of “20 Dollars” and the year of Issue “2018”. Above the motif are the letters “Elizabeth II”. The Maple Leaf was introduced in 1979. At the time, the only investment gold coin available was the Krugerrand. However, because of the apartheid policy of the South African government Krugerrand imports were ban in many countries. As the only other alternative to the Krugerrand, sales of the Maple Leaf gold coin surged. From 1979-1982 the fineness of the Maple Leaf was 999/1000. In 1982 the fineness was increased to 99.99% gold, making the Maple Leaf one of the purest gold coins available on the market. In 2007 the Royal Canadian Mint introduced a Gold Maple Leaf Coin with a nominal value of 1 million and a metal value of over $3.5 million. It measures 50 cm in diameter, 2 cm in thickness, a weight of 100 kg, and a purity of 99.99% gold. The Royal Canadian Mint has sold more than 29 million ounces of Gold Maple Leaf coins since they were first introduced in 1979. The Maple Leaf was also the first investment bullion coin to have “four nine fine” gold purity. The mint is recognized worldwide for its its innovative enhanced security and anti-counterfeiting technology. The radial lines on the 2018 Maple Leaf series have been precisely machined to create a light diffracting pattern that is unique and specific to the series. Manufacturer: Royal Canadian MintKey Specifications
Diameter: 25 mm
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Nominal Value: 20 Canadian DollarsDesign
History
Royal Canadian Mint
Product Details
Country of origin: Canada
Karat: 24 K Gold: 99.99%
Fineness: 999.9/1000
Precious Metal: Gold
Weight: 1/2 oz
Scratch resistance: Poor
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Manufacturer | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Series | Maple Leaf |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 15.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz |
| Year of issue | 2018 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 20 CAD |
| Thickness | 2.23 mm |
| Diameter | 25.00 mm |
| Packaging | Single Sealed |
| Packaging Unit | 10 per Sheet |