The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin series began in 1979 and has become a staple in the gold bullion market. Initially, the series featured a 1 oz gold coin with .999 pure gold. By 1982, the Royal Canadian Mint expanded the series to include fractional-ounce coins and upgraded the gold purity to .9999. Right now, 2010 1/10 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins are available at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Arrives inside protective plastic flips!
• Celebrates the 32nd year of the Gold Maple Leaf Series!
• Contains 1/10 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of $5 (CAD) guaranteed by the Canadian government.
• Obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse showcases the classic sugar maple leaf design.

Each 2010 1/10 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin comes in a protective plastic flip to ensure its quality. This coin is among the smaller offerings in the Gold Maple Leaf series, which includes options like 1/20 oz and 1 Gram coins. Since November 1982, all Gold Maple Leafs have been minted with .9999 pure gold, making them 24-karat.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2010 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This portrait by Susanna Blunt is one of three used throughout her reign, with this specific design appearing on the 2010 coin.

Reverse

The reverse side of 2010 1/10 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coins features the sugar maple leaf, an emblematic design created by Walter Ott in 1979. This design is a hallmark of the Gold Maple Leaf series and is also used on the silver, platinum, and palladium variants.

History

The Royal Canadian Mint first issued Gold Maple Leafs in 1979, with fractional-ounce coins following in 1982. The initial fractional sizes included 1/10 oz and 1/4 oz coins. The series expanded to include 1/2 oz (1986), 1/20 oz (1993), and 1 Gram (2014) coins.

Ordering

If you have any questions about this gold coin, please reach out. BGASC customer service is available at 888-992-4272, online using our web chat, and via our email address.