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The 1oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, has been a flagship bullion coin since its 1979 debut. As the world's first pure 24-carat investment coin, it remains a favourite among global gold buyers.
Walter Ott's iconic reverse showcases Canada's national emblem, the maple leaf, in a beautifully detailed engraving. The design is topped by 'CANADA', with 'FINE GOLD 1 OZ OR PUR' below and '9999' flanking the leaf on each side.
1985 Maples carry Arnold Machin's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, framed by the inscription 'ELIZABETH II' and the denomination '50 DOLLARS 1985'. This effigy was used on Canadian coins from 1965 to 1989.
Although Canadian Gold Maple Leafs carry a face value of $50 CAD, their true worth comes from the full troy ounce (31.10 grams) of fine gold they contain. Each coin weighs 31.15 grams in total and is struck from solid 9999 fine gold.
Roughly 1,747,500 one-ounce gold Maple Leaf coins were minted in 1985 for distribution worldwide. Since they are decades old, our pre-owned 1985 Maples will show some signs of handling, typical of old bullion coins.