The value of a 1 oz Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin depends on several factors, primarily its pure gold content and the current spot price of gold, plus any premium charged by the seller.
As of August 13, 2025, the live gold spot price is around $3,353.00 – $3,363.28 USD per ounce.
Reputable dealers like APMEX and JM Bullion list the 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf for sale, typically priced slightly above the spot price due to factors such as manufacturing and distribution costs, and potential numismatic value depending on the coin’s year and condition.
For example, current prices for a 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf range approximately from $3,403.12 to $3,478.48 USD.
Here’s how these prices relate to the spot price:
- The pure gold content of a 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is 1 troy ounce, [according to Monex Precious Metals].
- The spot price of gold is the real-time market value of pure gold.
- The difference between the coin’s selling price and the spot price is the premium.
In summary:
The value of a 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin is the sum of its pure gold content (1 troy ounce multiplied by the current spot price of gold) plus any premium added by the seller. Current prices from reputable dealers hover around $3,403.12 – $3,478.48 USD.
Are Canadian maple leaf coins pure gold?
Great question! In 1982 the Royal Canadian Mint went one step further and improved the purity to a fineness of . 9999 gold. All Gold Canadian Maple Leafs produced since 1982 are 99.99% pure gold.