Gold Maple Leaf 1/4 Ounce

Gold Maple Leaf 1/4 Ounce History

First introduced in 1979 by the Royal Canadian Mint to rival the South African Krugerrand, the gold Maple Leaf has become one of the most popular bullion coins around the world on account of it's purity and high quality. The 1/4oz gold Maple Leaf coin offers exactly that, the same great coin but a quarter of the size - 7.775 grams of gold, with a face value of 10 Canadian Dollars. The 1/4oz gold Maple Leaf coin is a great choice for investors on a budget, or those looking for more flexibility for part-selling than the larger coin.

Gold Maple Leaf 1/4 Ounce Price

An important factor affecting the price of a gold Maple Leaf 1/4 ounce coin is the value of the gold it contains. The weight of a 1/4oz gold Maple coin is 7.77g with a fineness of 999.9. This means that a 1/4oz gold Maple coin has a pure gold content of 7.77g. The price of a gold Maple Leaf 1/4 ounce coin is directly linked to the global price of gold.

Gold Maple Leaf 1/4 Ounce prices can vary thanks to the coin's history and numismatic appeal, with certain years or designs being particularly desirable with collectors. The price of a new 1/4oz gold Maple coin will be based on today's gold price, with a small premium to cover the cost of manufacture and supply. Older or rare gold Maple Leaf 1/4 ounce coins can cost considerably more than the gold price.

Our website is constantly updated to display the price of gold Maple Leaf 1/4 ounce coins in real time. These gold Maple Leaf 1/4 ounce coins have a diameter of 20mm and are a great investment or collector's item.

Gold Maple Leaf 1/4 Ounce Value

Investors often ask what is the value of a gold Maple Leaf 1/4 ounce? Gold Maple Leaf 1/4 Ounce coins have a face value of $10. It is important to note that the face value has no bearing on the actual value of the coin. As mentioned, the gold Maple Leaf 1/4 ounce coins main value can usually be worked out based on the current gold price. It is this simplicity that makes gold bullion coins appealing. They are bought and sold based on their intrinsic metal value without having to worry about any numismatic value and more complicated selling process.

You can always find an intrinsic value for a 1/4oz gold Maple thanks to the public spot price. The value of a gold Maple Leaf 1/4 ounce is therefore generally the same regardless of the year and is just based on the metal content. Some years of 1/4oz gold Maple coins might command a further premium. A lower mintage, or special design could see their value increase beyond their metal content.

How Much are Gold Maple Leaf 1/4 Ounce Coins Worth?

If you are wondering how much are gold Maple Leaf 1/4 ounce coins worth, a simple rule of thumb is that a gold Maple Leaf 1/4 ounce has 7.77g of pure gold. If you see the gold price in grams/ounces you can therefore work out how much a gold Maple Leaf 1/4 ounce is worth quite quickly.