Canadian Gold Maple Leaf (1/2 oz) melt value
Canada, 1986–present. Contains 0.5 troy oz of pure gold. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Years | 1986–present |
| Composition | .9999 fine gold |
| Total weight | 15.55 g |
| Purity | .9999 (99.99% gold) |
| Pure gold | 15.552 g (0.5 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Obverse design | Effigy of the reigning monarch |
| Reverse design | Walter Ott (maple leaf) |
Specifications: Royal Canadian Mint specifications.
Common questions
How much gold is in a Canadian Gold Maple Leaf (1/2 oz)?
A Canadian Gold Maple Leaf (1/2 oz) contains 0.5 troy ounces (15.552 grams) of pure gold. It weighs 15.55 grams in total and is .9999 fine.
How is the melt value of a Canadian Gold Maple Leaf (1/2 oz) calculated?
Multiply the pure gold content (0.5 troy oz) by the current gold spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
What will a dealer pay for a Canadian Gold Maple Leaf (1/2 oz)?
Bullion coins and bars are usually bought close to the spot value of their metal content, while dealers sell them at a premium over spot. Ask any buyer what percent of melt they are paying and compare.
Related melt values
Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.