The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin series is renowned worldwide. Launched in 1979 with only the 1 oz coin, it wasn’t until 1986 that the 1/2 oz gold version was introduced. Now, you can acquire the 2004 1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins from BGASC.

Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a protective plastic flip!
• 26th issue of Canadian Gold Maple Leafs!
• Largest fractional-ounce Gold Maple!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Face value of $20 (CAD) assigned by Canada.
• Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
• Sugar maple leaf on the reverse.

Each 2004 1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin comes in a protective plastic flip. The 2004 issue marks the 19th year of the 1/2 oz Gold Maple Leaf’s availability.

Obverse

On the obverse, the 2004 1/2 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin displays Queen Elizabeth II. This portrait, designed by Susanna Blunt, first appeared in 2004 as the fourth and final depiction of Her Majesty. It shows the Queen in right-profile and is the second Canadian artist-designed portrait of a monarch on Canadian coins.

Reverse

The reverse design of 2004 Canadian Gold Maple Leafs, unchanged since its inception in 1979, features Walter Ott’s depiction of the sugar maple leaf, providing a natural representation of Canada’s national symbol.

History

Initially, in 1979, the Royal Canadian Mint produced only the 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf with .999 purity. In 1982, fractional-ounce coins were introduced with .9999 purity, including the 1/2 oz version which became available in 1986. The reverse of all Gold Maple Leaf coins features the sugar maple leaf, a symbol of Canada since the 18th century, officially adopted as the national emblem in 1965. The maple leaf’s image is used extensively in Canadian tourism and product branding, contributing significantly to the country’s economy and international recognition.

History

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