The Royal Canadian Mint produces this coin with a high-quality standard, leading to bullion coins with an impressive level of purity: .99999, also known as “5 nines”.

Buying 1oz Gold Maple Leafs is a popular way to start investing in gold. These coins are among the oldest and most well-known 1-ounce gold bullion coins on the market, following the Krugerrand and the Britannia.

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Why Buy Gold Maple Leaf Coins?

A distinctive feature of the 1oz Gold Maple Leaf is its high gold purity. As a result, these gold coins are slightly smaller in size compared to other coins like the Krugerrand. They also have a more vibrant yellow colour compared to 22-carat gold coins, making the Gold Maple Leaf more fragile. It is recommended to store the coins in protective plastic tubes or capsules to preserve their condition.

The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is an ideal gold bullion coin for private investors who want to simply buy and store physical gold. They contain exactly one ounce of gold, making it easy to track their value over time by simply checking the gold spot price.

Why Buy 1oz Gold Coins?

One-ounce gold coins are popular in the gold bullion market. They offer an excellent way to divide your precious metal holdings into smaller fractions. A large gold bar, although cheaper per gram, may not always be the best option. Even though you pay less per gram with gold bars, a large gold bar can limit the flexibility of your investment.

Buying 1-ounce gold bullion coins makes your investment more liquid. You can trade a few gold coins when needed, instead of having to sell a large gold bar at once. Therefore, it is worth paying a slightly higher premium above the gold spot price for the added flexibility.