Maple Leaf 1oz Gold Coin 2022
Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is one of the largest and most popular issuers of high-quality gold and silver coins.
The Royal Canadian Mint, based in Ottawa, is a distinguished entity tasked with producing both Canada’s circulating and commemorative coins. Founded in 1908, the Mint operates as a Crown corporation, serving as a key player in the nation’s monetary framework. Renowned for its precision and innovation, it has earned global acclaim for its expertise in refining precious metals and crafting exceptional numismatic pieces. In addition to ensuring the integrity of Canada’s currency, the Mint plays an important cultural role by creating coins that celebrate the country’s heritage and artistic traditions.
The Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin, first released by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1979, is internationally renowned for its iconic design and has become one of the world’s most coveted bullion coins. Whilst maintaining its classic appearance, the coin has seen subtle design updates over time, with the most significant being the addition of advanced security features to strengthen its anti-counterfeiting protection.
The Maple Leaf 1oz Gold Coin 2022 showcases the Canadian maple leaf on its reverse. The intricate design highlights the leaf’s detailed veins, while its micro-engraving serves as one of the coin’s key security features. Both sides of the coin include radial lines behind each image and also benefit from Bullion DNATMAnti‑Counterfeiting Technology.
The obverse displays an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the surrounding inscriptions read ‘ELIZABETH II’ and ‘FIFTY DOLLARS 2022’.
The Maple Leaf 1oz Gold Coin 2022 contains one troy ounce of fine gold with a purity of 999.9/1000. It has a metric weight of 31.10 grams. The coin is 38.00 mm in diameter and has a face value of 50 Canadian dollars. It is also available in weights of ½ oz, ¼ oz, 1/10 oz and 1/20 oz in gold plus a MapleGram 25 x 1g gold pack and 1oz in fine silver.
The Maple Leaf gold coin’s storied history, combined with its striking design, has made it a lasting favourite among both investors and collectors.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Manufacturer | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Series | Maple Leaf |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 31.10 gram |
| Gross Weight | 31.10 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1 oz |
| Year of issue | 2022 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 50 CAD |
| Diameter | 38.00 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Pouch |
| Packaging Unit | 10 per tube |