1/2 oz Gold Maple Leaf (Various Years of Issue | Possibly 2nd Choice)

1/2 oz Gold Maple Leaf – Canadian Fine Gold in a Convenient Half-Ounce Format

• Investment objective: Inflation hedge, lasting value preservation and solid crisis protection
• Tax: Tax-exempt under § 25c UStG – and gains are tax-free after a one-year holding period
• Material / Fineness: Gold with a fineness of 999.9/1000
• Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
• Country of origin: Canada

• Design: The unmistakable single maple leaf on the reverse – for decades the symbol of Canada, complemented by fine radial lines and a micro-engraved authenticity mark.
• Material / Fineness: Purest 24-carat fine gold with 999.9/1000 – entirely without hardening alloy additions, which gives the coin its warm, rich golden tone.
• Manufacturer: Minted by the state Gold Maple Leaf manufacturer Royal Canadian Mint.

Few bullion coins enjoy as much trust worldwide as the Canadian Maple Leaf. This half-ounce gold coin weighs exactly 15.55 g of pure gold and combines the highest purity with a format that is significantly more affordable than the full ounce – while offering noticeably more substance than the smaller fractional denominations. An ideal entry point for anyone looking to build up physical precious metals step by step.

The Maple Leaf – A Design with Instant Recognition

The reverse design speaks for itself: a single, finely detailed maple leaf, the quintessential symbol of Canada. The obverse bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as well as the state-guaranteed face value of 20 CAD. Since 2014, a micro-engraved laser engraving of the maple leaf has protected against counterfeiting; from 2015, the characteristic radial lines were added, reflecting light in a distinctive play. The coin thus combines classic elegance with modern security technology.

Gold is humanity's oldest currency – it has outlasted every paper currency and preserved its lustre over millennia.

History and Standing of the Maple Leaf Series

In 1979, the Royal Canadian Mint launched the Maple Leaf series and set a new purity standard for bullion coins early on by switching to 999.9 fine gold. The half-ounce format offered here has complemented the family since 1986. Alongside the classic gold version, the well-known silver coin exists as an equally popular counterpart – gold being traditionally regarded as the big brother of silver. Across all years of issue, the design has remained consistently recognisable, making the Maple Leaf highly liquid worldwide and easy to trade at any time.

Various Years of Issue & Possible Second Choice – What This Means

This offer includes various years of issue (reference year 2020) and, where applicable, second-choice coins. Pure fine gold is naturally soft, which means hairline handling marks may appear on the edge or field. This does not affect the material, weight or fineness – you always receive a full 1/2 oz of guaranteed 999.9 gold from the Royal Canadian Mint. Anyone who prioritises the pure precious metal value will find this option particularly cost-effective.

1. Precious metal: Gold, fineness 999.9/1000
2. Fine weight: 15.55 g (1/2 oz)
3. Diameter: 25.00 mm
4. Face value: 20 CAD, legal tender in Canada
5. Condition: New, Brilliant Uncirculated (BU), sealed

Why Gold? Value Preservation for Over 6,000 Years

Gold possesses an intrinsic value, has never had a price of zero, and reliably protects against loss of purchasing power. As an inflation hedge and as crisis protection, the precious metal has always been valued – not without reason do central banks worldwide hold enormous gold reserves. A 1/2 oz Maple Leaf can be stored discreetly, sold anywhere in the world and passed down through generations. In our gold coins category, you will find suitable additions to broaden your precious metals holdings.

Whether as a building block for long-term retirement planning or as a tangible asset for uncertain times: the half-ounce Gold Maple Leaf combines Canadian minting craftsmanship, the highest purity and global recognition in a single, convenient coin.