1oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf

1oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf | Royal Canadian Mint 999.9 Fine Gold

The 1oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is one of the world’s purest and most internationally recognised bullion coins, produced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 999.9 fine gold. Each coin contains one full troy ounce (31.1g) of pure gold and features the iconic maple leaf design alongside advanced micro-engraved security features that make the Maple Leaf one of the most technologically sophisticated bullion coins in production. First introduced in 1979, it quickly established itself as the purity benchmark against which other international bullion coins are measured.

For UK buyers, the Maple Leaf offers a compelling 999.9 fine alternative to the 1oz Britannia — both share the same fineness and troy ounce content, but the Maple Leaf brings Canadian Mint heritage and global reach while the Britannia offers UK legal-tender status and a CGT discussion. Compared with 22-carat coins like the Krugerrand and American Eagle, the Maple Leaf is lighter in gross weight because it contains no alloy metals — every gram is pure gold.

London Gold Centre provides live gold prices, secure checkout, and the choice of insured UK delivery or collection from our Hatton Garden showroom. For guidance on choosing between coin formats, our best gold coins guide and Britannia vs Sovereign guide are practical starting points.

Key Coin Details

Compare this coin’s premium against the current gold price per gram to understand the cost breakdown before ordering.

Why Buyers Choose This Coin

• 999.9 fine gold — the purity benchmark: the Maple Leaf was one of the first bullion coins struck in 999.9 fine gold and helped establish four-nines purity as the international standard.
• Advanced security features: modern Maple Leafs include a micro-engraved maple leaf security mark, making them one of the most technologically protected bullion coins available.
• Royal Canadian Mint quality: the RCM is recognised worldwide for precision striking and consistent production quality across its bullion range.
• Strong international liquidity: the Maple Leaf is one of the most actively traded 1oz bullion coins globally, recognised by dealers across every major market.

If you are comparing 1oz coins, a 1oz Britannia offers the same 999.9 purity with UK legal-tender status. A Krugerrand and American Eagle use 22-carat alloys for added durability. An American Buffalo also offers 999.9 purity from the US Mint. Our 10 things to know before buying gold article covers the broader buying fundamentals.

What to Compare Before Buying

At 1oz, buyers choosing between 999.9 fine coins typically compare Maple Leaf versus Britannia, Canadian versus UK legal-tender status, security features, and premium and resale dynamics in the UK market. The Maple Leaf suits buyers who want maximum purity with advanced security from one of the world’s most respected mints. For UK legal-tender status, compare with the 1oz Britannia. For other international 1oz coins, compare with the Krugerrand, American Eagle, or Australian Nugget.

If you are deciding between coins and bars, our guide to the best gold bar size to buy explains how bars differ on premium efficiency. The 1oz Best Value bar offers the same gold content in bar format. View the full coin range on the Buy Gold Coins UK page. For purity, see our UK gold hallmarks guide. For pricing, see how gold is valued in the UK.

Tax, Delivery, and Selling

Investment gold coins are commonly treated as VAT-free in the UK when they meet the relevant conditions. For the official position, review the current HMRC guidance on investment gold and VAT. Note that Maple Leafs are not UK legal tender, so the Capital Gains Tax discussion differs from UK-minted coins like Britannias and Sovereigns — for details, see the HMRC CGT manual.

If you later decide to sell, London Gold Centre offers a dedicated sell gold service with current buying rates. Maple Leafs are among the most liquid 1oz coins in the international secondary market. For broader guidance, visit the FAQ hub or browse the news and guides section.

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