Asset Configuration
- Metal: Gold - Purity: .9999 Fine (24-karat) - Weight: 0.5 Troy Ounce - Form Factor: Coin - Face Value: $20 CAD - Diameter: 25 mm (0.9843 in.) - Thickness: 2.23 mm (0.0878 in.)
Design & Liquidity
The 1986 0.5 oz Gold Maple Leaf coin features a distinguished design from the Royal Canadian Mint's iconic Maple Leaf series. The reverse of the coin, designed by Walter Ott, showcases a finely detailed, large singular sugar maple leaf, a profound symbol of Canadian identity and heritage. Inscriptions on the reverse include "CANADA" above the leaf, with "FINE GOLD 1/2 OZ PUR" and the impressive "9999" purity standard below. The obverse of this 1986 coin presents the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, specifically the second-generation portrait created by Arnold Machin, depicting Her Majesty in right-profile at 39 years of age. This side also bears the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "D.G. Regina", the year of issue "1986", and the legal tender face value of "20 DOLLARS". Introduced in 1979, the Gold Maple Leaf series quickly established itself as a cornerstone in the global bullion market, with the 0.5 oz denomination specifically launching in 1986. These coins are highly renowned for their exceptional purity and government backing, making them one of the most liquid and widely recognized precious metal investments worldwide. Their universal recognition ensures they are easily traded by dealers globally, reflecting their strong secondary market liquidity and desirability among discerning precious metal buyers.
Mint Details
The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation in the world of precious metals, with a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1908 as a branch of the Royal Mint in London, England. It evolved into an independent Canadian Crown corporation in 1931, solidifying its role in producing Canada's circulating coinage and precious metal products. The RCM's flagship product is undoubtedly the Canadian Maple Leaf series, encompassing gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion coins that are celebrated globally for their quality and craftsmanship. A testament to its pioneering spirit, the Royal Canadian Mint was the first major sovereign mint to introduce .9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, setting an unprecedented standard for purity in the industry. Further showcasing its commitment to innovation, the Mint also famously produced the "Big Maple Leaf" in 2007, the world's first 99.999% pure gold bullion coin with a face value of one million dollars, weighing an impressive 100 kilograms. The Royal Canadian Mint's dedication to high manufacturing standards and continuous innovation has cemented its reputation as a global leader in precious metal minting.
