Maple Leaf Gold Coins
Buy Maple Leaf gold coins online in the UK
Invest in Maple Leaf gold coins with StoneX Bullion, the UK and Europe’s trusted platform for buying investment-grade gold bullion online. Over the years, we’ve helped more than 100,000 people buy and sell gold securely.
Every Maple Leaf we offer is sourced from The Royal Canadian Mint and shipped with fully insured, discreet delivery across the UK and Europe.
Understanding Maple Leaf gold coins
The Gold Maple Leaf is one of the world’s most trusted and recognised bullion coins, first issued by The Royal Canadian Mint in 1979. Struck in 999.9 fine gold (coins from 1979–1982 are .999; .9999 became the standard from 1983), it set the global benchmark for purity and remains a favourite among investors worldwide.
Key features of Gold Maple Leaf coins:
- 24-carat (999.9) fine gold, among the purest in the world
- Backed by the Government of Canada for weight and purity
- Advanced security features including radial lines and a micro-engraved privy mark
- Available in 1 oz and fractional sizes
- Globally recognised and highly liquid.
The obverse features the effigy of the reigning monarch, while the reverse showcases the iconic single sugar maple leaf — a design by Walter Ott that has become one of the most recognisable in all of bullion.
About The Royal Canadian Mint
Founded in 1908, The Royal Canadian Mint is one of the world’s leading mints and an LBMA Good Delivery refiner. It pioneered the pure gold bullion coin, raising the Maple Leaf to 99.99% purity in 1983, and has led the industry in coin security with innovations such as the micro-engraved privy mark (2013) and anti-counterfeit radial lines (2015).
Design and features
These coins are struck in 999.9 fine gold with precise, detailed relief. The Royal Canadian Mint’s radial-line background and laser-microengraved privy mark make the Maple Leaf one of the most secure bullion coins available. As a pure 24-carat coin, its surface is softer than 22-carat coins and best handled with care.
Gold Maple Leaf coin specifications
- Purity: 999.9 fine (24-carat) gold
- Sizes: 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/20 oz
- Face value: Denominated in Canadian dollars (legal tender)
- Mint: The Royal Canadian Mint
- Design: Single sugar maple leaf reverse
- VAT status: VAT-free in the UK (investment-grade gold).
Reasons to buy Maple Leaf gold coins
- High purity: Struck in 999.9 fine gold, a global purity benchmark
- VAT-free in the UK: Classed as investment-grade gold
- Advanced security: Radial lines and a micro-engraved privy mark
- Exceptional liquidity: One of the most recognised coins in the world
- Often low premium: Strong value per pound spent
- Diversification: Gold offers a low correlation with stocks and bonds, helping balance risk.
How to buy Maple Leaf gold coins in the UK
- Browse our selection: Choose from 1 oz and fractional Gold Maple Leaf coins
- Check live gold prices: Updated every 60 seconds in line with the live London Bullion Market price
- Pay securely: Complete checkout via bank transfer or credit card
- Receive insured delivery: Your coins arrive discreetly packaged and fully insured across the UK and Europe.
Maple Leaf gold coins: FAQs
What is the purity of Maple Leaf gold coins?
These coins are struck in 999.9 fine gold — 24-carat. The .9999 standard was adopted from 1983; coins dated 1979–1982 are .999.
Are Maple Leaf gold coins VAT-free in the UK?
Yes. As investment-grade gold, these coins are exempt from VAT in the UK.
Are Maple Leaf gold coins CGT-free in the UK?
No. Only UK legal tender coins (such as the Gold Britannia and Sovereign) are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. As a foreign coin, the Gold Maple Leaf is subject to CGT on gains above the annual allowance.
What security features do Gold Maple Leafs have?
They include a radial-line background and a laser-microengraved privy mark showing the year of issue, visible under magnification — making them highly resistant to counterfeiting.
Is it safe to buy Maple Leaf gold coins online?
Yes. StoneX Bullion offers secure checkout, live pricing, and fully insured, discreet delivery across the UK and Europe.
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