Buy 2020 ¼ oz Gold Maple Leafs Online

While the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin was first minted in 1979, the 1/4 oz version of the coin wasn’t introduced until three years later in 1982. The new fractional sizes sizes of the Gold Maple Leafs were so popular in fact, that it led the mint to introduce more sizes in the years after.

The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has only changed twice in the history of the Gold Canadian Maple Leaf. The current representation found on the 2020 coin was first used in 2005 and shows the Queen at 79 years of age.

The Canadian Royal Mint’s history traces back to 1908 when the first mint was opened in Canada. However, this early mint was actually a branch of the British Royal Mint. It wasn’t until 1931 that ownership of the mint was transferred to the Canadian Government.

These ¼ oz Gold Maple Leaf Coins feature the side profile of Queen Elizabeth II done by Canadian artist Susana Blunt. This is denoted by the initials “SB” as seen on the corner of the profile. Encircling the profile of Her Majesty are the words “ELIZABETH II” and “10 DOLLARS 2020” serving as the monetary denomination for the coin as well as the year of issue.

The reverse of these 2020 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leafs feature the intricately designed maple leaf design. In addition to the word “CANADA” inscribed above the leaf, the reverse also contains the purity, weight, and metal content of the coin.

By taking their top selling Canadian Gold Maple Coin and releasing it in a 1/4 oz fractional size, the Canadian Mint has given collectors and investors a more affordable entry into gold bullion. Be sure to pick one up today and lock in at the current gold price with SD Bullion.