The Maple Leaf series from Canada

Gold coin

In 1979, the Maple Leaf plant was put on the market. At that time she was an attractive investment alternative ending on 22 carat Krugerrand. For 1979, the Maple Leaf is the only coin that could demonstrate an 99.9% Fine was true that the Maple Leaf is now no longer the only coin with such a Fine, but the Canadian bullion coin is still on the bullion market quality standards. This popularity is also visible on the requirements of the Maple Leaf, which frequently exceeded the one million mark.

In the Year made only with one ounce coins were available. Three years later, followed by the 1 / 4 and 1 / 10 ounces and 1986, the 1 / 2. Moreover, were produced from 1993 Maple Leaf with 1 / 20 ounces. Once it came out again in 1994/95 1 / 15 oz. All sizes are considered legal tender in Canada.

Basically, the coin has not changed. However, there is a result of the two languages in Canada, the Maple Leaf in French and English lettering. On the front of the maple leaf is shown that Canadian national symbol that is also integrated on the flag of the country. In addition, there is the word "Canada" and Fine weight and fineness of the gold coin. On the back of Queen Elizabeth II is imprinted, which changed because of the different designs in the years only very minimal. In addition, the nominal value and the year of issue are shown.

The Maple Leaf is characterized by the Royal Canadian Mint, which has been 1908 exists, and is also available in Europe for the price of gold plus a premium of 5% in almost all banks and coin dealers. In addition, the gold bullion coin in all EU countries are exempt from VAT.

Silver coin

The Maple Leaf is one of the most popular silver bullion coins worldwide. In 1988, she was taken first to the market. Already in the first year the publication of editions reached 1.1 million units. The Maple Leaf is published as 1 ounces with a fineness of 999.9% and has a par value of five Canadian dollars.

As with the Gold version is on the front of the Canadian symbol, the maple leaf and the words "Canada" is represented. On the back is Queen Elizabeth II, which was changed several times. In addition, the year of issue and the inscription "$ 5 are provided. Furthermore, the coins be minted in French and English. Because in Canada are both official languages. Here is the Maple Leaf silver coin as legal tender.

By 2007, the Maple Leaf were issued in 10 pack, then 20s and since 2008 also in boxes of 25 pieces in a plastic box. As with many other coins is at the Maple Leaf silver version of a discounted tax rate of 7%.

Specials

In general, there is the proof version of the Maple Leaf only in the set, which was published in 1989 in an edition of 7,000 pieces. The built-in a wooden box set consists of 1, 1 / 2, 1 / 4 and 1 / 10 ounces and is provided with a certificate.

In addition, the availability on the market called the Maple Leaf Privy Mark. These have, however, in Germany, hardly a major collector circuit.

Two other characteristics of the collector, the $ 200 stamp and the 100kg Maple Leaf. The 2007 coin is presented $ 200 in 1 ounces with 99.9% fineness and 33 millimeters in diameter available. From this special character, there is a limited edition of 30,000 copies and is protected by a capsule. Also in 2007, the world's first 100kg gold coin was made with a nominal value of 1,000,000 Canadian dollars.

Furthermore, the Maple Leaf Hologram Set another attractive collector's item. Those with one Fine of 1, 1 / 2, 1 / 4, 1 / 10 and 1 / 20 are provided with a stunning hologram. Total 1999 500 pieces and 600 pieces were made.

Recently, the special influences are at the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver in 2010 available.

Die Proof Version

In 1989, on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Maple Leaf gold coin was placed next to the Gold version and a silver coin in Proof 1 ounces and with a fineness of 999.9% out. However, the edition is limited to 30,000 copies.

Also very attractive to collectors is the Maple Leaf "20 th Anniversary", by the Royal Canadian Mint for the 20th Birthday of the silver coin presented. The special feature of the coveted collector's item is a gold plated maple leaf on the front. The special character is limited to 10,000 pieces.

Also a worthwhile investment is the 10 ounces Maple Leaf, the special stamp was brought out in 1998. It consists of 999.9% fineness and is limited to 13,500 pieces.

Dimensions

Weight and size information on the Marple Leaf bullion coins of the series.

Metal	Value	Weight		Diameter	Height
Gold	1 CAD	1/20 Oz	1.555g	14.0mm	0.92mm
Gold	5 CAD	1/10 Oz	3.110g	16.0mm	1.13mm
Gold	10 CAD	1/4 Oz	7.776g	20.0mm	1.78mm
Gold	20 CAD	1/2 Oz	15.552g	25.0mm	2.23mm
Gold	50 CAD	1 Oz	31.103g	30.0mm	2.87mm
Silver	5 CAD	1 Oz	31.103g	38.0mm	3.15mm