1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin – Backdated

A backdated 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin contains one troy ounce (31.1 grams) of 99.99% pure (.9999 fine) gold. The exact year supplied will vary according to available stock.

Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is one of the world’s most recognised investment gold coins. First introduced in 1979, it is known for its high gold purity, distinctive maple leaf design and international recognition.

Why Buy a Backdated Canadian Gold Maple Leaf?

Backdated, previous-issue or any-year Gold Maple Leafs can provide a cost-effective way to buy internationally recognised gold bullion when the particular year of issue is not important to you.

For bullion investors, the main value of the coin comes from the one troy ounce of fine gold it contains. This means a previous-year Gold Maple Leaf may offer much the same investment exposure as a current-year coin, while sometimes being available at a lower premium.

A backdated 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf offers:

• 1 troy ounce of fine gold – 31.1 grams
• 99.99% pure gold – .9999 fineness
• Royal Canadian Mint production – from Canada’s sovereign mint
• $50 CAD face value – legal tender in Canada
• Recognisable Maple Leaf design – one of the world’s best-known bullion coin designs
• Potentially lower premiums – previous-issue coins may cost less than the current-year issue

1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Specifications

What Year Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Will I Receive?

This is a backdated or previous-issue Gold Maple Leaf, so the year supplied depends on the stock available when you order. We do not guarantee a particular year.

The portrait and some design or security details may therefore vary between coins from different years. However, the product supplied will be a genuine 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf containing one troy ounce of fine gold at the stated purity.

Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Design

The reverse features the maple leaf, one of Canada’s most recognisable national symbols, together with the coin’s weight and gold purity.

The obverse carries the Canadian monarch applicable to the year in which the coin was issued, together with its $50 Canadian dollar face value and year of issue. As this is a backdated product, the portrait and exact appearance may vary.

Security features can also vary according to the year supplied, as the Royal Canadian Mint has introduced additional security technology to the Gold Maple Leaf series over time.

Backdated vs Current-Year Gold Maple Leaf Coins

Both backdated and current-year Canadian Gold Maple Leafs provide exposure to one troy ounce of high-purity gold. The main differences are the year of issue, availability and the premium charged above the underlying gold value.

If having the latest annual issue is important to you, compare this product with our current-year 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin.

If your main goal is investment exposure to physical gold rather than collecting a particular year, a backdated Gold Maple Leaf may offer better value when it is available at a lower premium.

Gold Maple Leaf Price, Face Value and Bullion Value

The displayed price of a backdated 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf reflects the current gold price together with applicable exchange rates, sourcing costs and the product premium. These factors can change throughout the trading day.

Although the Gold Maple Leaf has a face value of $50 CAD, its bullion value is based primarily on the value of the one troy ounce of fine gold it contains rather than its legal-tender face value. Learn more about whether you should buy legal-tender face-value gold and silver coins.

Buy Backdated Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins in New Zealand

This product is sold as a previous-issue or any-year 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin. The exact year supplied will vary according to availability.

Availability may be sourced from more than one approved supplier, helping us offer competitively priced backdated Gold Maple Leaf coins when stock is available.

Shipping may be included in the displayed price for orders of 2 or more coins.

Estimated delivery: typically around 3–4 weeks. Delivery times can vary depending on supplier availability and market conditions.

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Glenn Thomas is the co-founder of Gold Survival Guide, which he launched in 2009 after years of active involvement as an investor in the precious metals markets. With over 20 years of experience in the sector, Glenn has become a trusted authority on gold and silver investing. Since 2011, he has written and published a weekly gold and silver newsletter, with over 650 editions and counting. Additionally, he is also the author of more than 300 blog posts covering the why, what, when and how of buying gold and silver. As a result, he is the creator of New Zealand's most comprehensive repository of precious metals investment information.

Glenn's dedication to educating individuals on wealth protection through precious metals has helped over 2400 clients from New Zealand, Australia, USA and Europe to safeguard their financial futures. Passionate about financial independence and lifestyle freedom, Glenn’s mission is to empower others with the knowledge and tools to thrive in today’s volatile economic environment. When he's not advising on precious metals, Glenn enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing outdoor adventures.

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