Asset Configuration
- Metal: Gold - Purity: .9999 Fine - Weight: 0.5 Troy Ounce - Form Factor: Coin - Denomination: 20 Canadian Dollars - Diameter: 25 mm - Thickness: 2.23 mm - Edge: Reeded
Design & Liquidity
The obverse of the 2011 1/2 oz Gold Maple Leaf coin features the dignified fourth effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. This portrait displays a right-facing profile of the monarch, encircled by the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II" at the top, and the denomination "20 DOLLARS" along with the year "2011" at the bottom. The reverse proudly showcases Canada's national emblem, a single, intricately detailed Sugar Maple Leaf, rendered with exceptional precision to highlight its natural texture. Above the leaf, the inscription "CANADA" is prominently displayed, while the bottom rim bears the purity and weight markings: "9999 FINE GOLD 1/2 OZ OR PUR". The artistry of the obverse portrait is credited to Susanna Blunt, and the iconic Maple Leaf design is famously attributed to Royal Canadian Mint engravers. Due to the Royal Canadian Mint's sterling reputation and the globally recognized Maple Leaf design, these coins enjoy exceptional secondary market liquidity, making them a favored choice among investors and collectors worldwide.
Mint Details
The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM), a world-leading precious metals refiner and producer, was initially established on January 2, 1908, as a branch of the British Royal Mint in Ottawa. It achieved full Canadian ownership and operational independence in 1931, becoming a Crown corporation. The RCM is renowned globally for its commitment to the highest standards of purity, quality, and technical innovation in coin production. Its most recognized and flagship product is the iconic Canadian Gold Maple Leaf series, first introduced in 1979. A testament to its pioneering spirit, the Royal Canadian Mint was among the first in the world to strike bullion coins with an exceptional .9999 fine gold purity, later introducing the world's first .99999 pure gold bullion coin, establishing new benchmarks for excellence in the industry. The Mint is also celebrated for its continuous advancements in anti-counterfeiting technology and its state-of-the-art refinery, which is recognized as one of the world's largest.
