Maple Leaf 1/4oz Gold Coin 2026
Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is the official mint of Canada.
It was founded in 1908 in Ottawa and is now internationally known for its high-quality coins, medals, and precious metal products. In addition to producing all of Canada's circulation coins, it also manufactures collector and bullion coins made of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium – including the famous Maple Leaf series.
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🇨🇦 Maple Leaf 2026 – 1/4 oz Gold Coin – Canada’s Symbol in Classical Purity
The Canadian Maple Leaf 2026 – 1/4 oz Gold Coin represents purity, precision, and enduring value. Since its debut in 1979, the Maple Leaf has been recognised as a hallmark of Canadian minting excellence and one of the most trusted investment coins worldwide. The 2026 edition continues this heritage, presenting the iconic maple-leaf design in a smaller, refined format that preserves the elegance of the original.
The obverse features the portrait of King Charles III, introduced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2024. The fine engraving captures every feature with precision, conveying dignity and calm authority. Surrounding the portrait is the inscription “CHARLES III – D.G. REX – CANADA,” written in Latin to denote the monarch’s title. The interplay of matte and polished surfaces lends the coin depth and refined balance, a reflection of modern Canadian craftsmanship.
The reverse displays the maple leaf, the enduring national symbol of Canada. Its delicate veins and perfect symmetry express nature’s harmony and purity. Above the motif appears the inscription “CANADA,” surrounded by subtle radial lines that serve as both a security feature and an aesthetic element. Below the design, the traditional text “FINE GOLD 1/4 oz OR PUR” confirms the coin’s weight and fineness, rendered here as “1/4 oz fine gold.”
Struck from 99.99 percent fine gold, the coin exhibits a warm, radiant glow that highlights its precision and purity. Each piece bears a micro-engraved maple leaf below the main motif, within which the year 2026 is discreetly inscribed — an innovation symbolising Canadian reliability and attention to detail.
As an investment coin, the Maple Leaf 2026 – 1/4 oz Gold Coin combines value, accessibility, and artistry. Its size makes it ideal for collectors and investors who appreciate the classic Maple Leaf design in a more compact form.
The Maple Leaf 2026 – 1/4 oz Gold Coin remains a golden expression of Canada’s purity and craftsmanship, created to preserve the beauty of nature in fine gold.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Manufacturer | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Series | Maple Leaf |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 7.78 gram |
| Gross Weight | 7.78 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/4 oz |
| Year of issue | 2026 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 10 CAD |
| Diameter | 20.00 mm |
| Packaging | Single Sealed |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per Sheet |