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Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf
Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf
Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf
Introduced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2005, the Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf expanded the Mint’s internationally recognized Maple Leaf bullion family into palladium. The standard coin contains one troy ounce of 99.95% pure palladium and carries a legal-tender face value of 50 Canadian dollars.
The reverse features the Royal Canadian Mint’s iconic maple leaf design, while the obverse carries the portrait of the reigning Canadian monarch appropriate to the year of issue. Later issues, including the 2015 Palladium Maple Leaf, incorporated advanced security features such as precision radial lines and a micro-engraved maple leaf security mark.
| Issue Year | Palladium Content | Purity | Issue Note | Face Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.000 troy oz | 99.95% | First Issue | C$50 |
| 2006 | 1.000 troy oz | 99.95% | Original Bullion Issue | C$50 |
| 2007 | 1.000 troy oz | 99.95% | Pre-Suspension Issue | C$50 |
| 2009 | 1.000 troy oz | 99.95% | Reintroduced Issue | C$50 |
| 2015 | 1.000 troy oz | 99.95% | Radial Lines + Security Mark | C$50 |
- Official palladium bullion coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint
- Contains one troy ounce of 99.95% pure palladium
- Carries a legal-tender face value of 50 Canadian dollars
- First introduced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2005
- Features the iconic Canadian maple leaf reverse design
- Later issues incorporated precision radial lines and micro-engraved security technology
- Recognized in international precious-metals markets
- Qualifying palladium bullion may be permitted in certain precious-metals IRAs when applicable federal and custodial requirements are satisfied
Questions About Canadian Palladium Maple Leafs?
Learn more about Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf coins, including their purity, specifications, security features, market value, IRA considerations, and how San Diego Coin Shops evaluates these internationally recognized palladium coins.
The Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf is an official Canadian palladium bullion coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. First introduced in 2005, it forms part of the Mint’s internationally recognized Maple Leaf bullion family.
Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf bullion coins contain 99.95% pure palladium, equivalent to a palladium fineness of .9995.
A standard Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf contains one full troy ounce of palladium, with an official weight of approximately 31.11 grams.
The standard one-ounce Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf carries a legal-tender face value of 50 Canadian dollars. Its actual precious-metal value is generally determined by the palladium market rather than its face value.
The reverse features the Royal Canadian Mint’s iconic maple leaf design. The obverse carries the portrait of the reigning Canadian monarch appropriate to the coin’s year of issue.
Later Palladium Maple Leaf issues have incorporated advanced Royal Canadian Mint security features. The 2015 issue, for example, introduced precisely machined radial lines and a laser micro-engraved maple leaf security mark containing the coin’s year of issue.
Certain qualifying palladium bullion may be permitted in an IRA when applicable federal fineness and custody requirements are satisfied. IRA-held bullion generally must remain in the physical possession of an approved trustee or custodian. Buyers should confirm eligibility with their IRA provider or tax professional.
Value is influenced primarily by the current palladium price, the coin’s palladium content, condition, year, availability, market premiums, certification, and any collector demand associated with a particular issue.
Yes. San Diego Coin Shops evaluates Canadian Palladium Maple Leafs and other palladium coins. Offers may vary according to current palladium prices, condition, year, quantity, certification, availability, and collector demand.
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