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The Royal Canadian Mint launched the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Series in 1979, aiming to provide an alternative to the popular South African Krugerrand. During that time, international trade restrictions on South African products due to apartheid led to demand for a new gold bullion option. Today, 1986 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins are available at Bullion Metals.

Ships in a protective plastic flip!8threlease in the popular Gold Maple Leaf Series!Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.The face value of $10 (CAD) is fully backed by the Canadian government.Obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II.Reverse displays the iconic sugar maple leaf.

Ships in a protective plastic flip!

8threlease in the popular Gold Maple Leaf Series!

Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.

The face value of $10 (CAD) is fully backed by the Canadian government.

Obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II.

Reverse displays the iconic sugar maple leaf.

Throughout the 1980s, the Gold Maple Leaf gained significant popularity, particularly in Europe and Asia, where investors appreciated its exceptional purity and consistent quality. The Royal Canadian Mint continuously improved its manufacturing processes, introducing advanced security features such as radial lines and a micro-engraved maple leaf privy mark in 2013 to prevent counterfeiting.

All 1986 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins come with a protective plastic flip. The series debuted in 1979 with 1 oz gold, with the 1/4 oz gold coin added in November 1982 along with a 1/10 oz gold coin. Since its debut, the Gold Maple Leaf Series has stood out for its exceptional purity and designs that celebrate Canadian heritage, including the well-known sugar maple leaf.

Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse of these 1986 Canadian Gold Maple Leafs in a right-profile portrait created by Arnold Machin. This image is the second-generation portrait of Her Majesty and was the last effigy of the Queen used on Canadian coins that was originally created by a British artist for The Royal Mint.

Walter Ott’s elegant sugar maple leaf design graces the reverse side of 1986 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coins. This natural symbol has become synonymous with Canada, showcased on each Canadian Maple Leaf coin to represent the country’s beauty and identity.