$4,388.80 / troy oz
Spot as of Sep 8, 2026 8:20 AM · $1 move in gold changes this coin by $1.00
What this coin is
The 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf is Canada’s bullion $50. 31.103 g, 1.000 oz gold. 1979–1982 are .999; 1982-on are .9999. Both hold one ounce.
What is written on the coin
Monarch on the obverse. Reverse: maple leaf, 9999 (or 999 on early pieces), 1 OZ FINE GOLD, 50 DOLLARS.
Metal content (the melt spec)
Mint specification: 31.1030 grams at 99.99% fine, which is 1.00000 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Formula: grams × fineness ÷ 31.1034768. Date and mintmark do not change that number. 1979–1982 issues are .999; 1982-on are .9999. Both hold 1.000 oz gold. Melt today is $4,388.80 per coin at $4,388.80 gold.
Mintage
Mintage varies by date. We do not publish a year-by-year mintage table here because melt is the same for this composition. A scarce date or a high grade can be worth more than melt; a common worn piece is often near melt.
A little history
This type belongs to the 1979–date period in Canada. Use the date on the coin to confirm you have this composition, not a later clad or debased issue of the same design.
How to tell you have this type
30 mm, about 31.1 g, maple leaf reverse. Fractional Maples are smaller and say 1/2, 1/4, 1/10, or 1/20 oz.
Date and mintmark do not change the metal on this page. Collector value is a different market — a shop looks at date, mint, and condition. Melt is the floor.
Same look, different composition: Canada Maple Leaf 1/2 oz gold. Use the page that matches what you actually have — karat and weight change the melt.
Melt / coin$4,388.80
Gold spot$4,388.80
AGW1.00000 oz
Gross weight31.103 g
Fineness99.99%
Gross troy oz1.0000
Face$50.00
Coins / oz1.00
If you want to sell Find a shop near you
A local coin shop can make an offer. Melt is the metal floor, not a quote. Many shops buy generic gold and silver as a percent of that number.
Before you sell
Bullion premium over melt
Compare the melt on this page with a live bid on the same product. Proofs and special finishes often bring more than bullion.
Melt is the metal floor. A shop looks at date, mint, and condition. We list 417 types and ~10,500 melt values.
Quick amounts
Using $4,388.80 gold.
| You have | Pure oz | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 1.0000 | $4,388.80 |
| 10 coins | 10.0000 | $43,888.00 |
| 20 coins | 20.0000 | $87,776.00 |
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Related types
Same metal, nearby coins.
Canada Maple Leaf 1/2 oz gold
1986–date · 0.50000 AGW
$2,194.40
Canada Maple Leaf 1/4 oz gold
1982–date · 0.25000 AGW
$1,097.20
Canada Maple Leaf 1/10 oz gold
1982–date · 0.10000 AGW
$438.88
Canada Maple Leaf 1/15 oz gold
1994–2013 · 0.06667 AGW
$292.60
Canada Maple Leaf 1/20 oz gold
1993–date · 0.05000 AGW
$219.44
Canada Maple Leaf 1 g gold
2011–date · 0.03215 AGW
$141.10
Canada Maple Leaf 1/25 oz gold
2004–date · 0.04000 AGW
$175.55
Canada $5 gold (1912–1914)
1912–1914 · 0.24187 AGW
$1,061.52
Questions people ask
How much pure gold is in a Canada Maple Leaf 1 oz gold?
Mint spec is 31.103 grams at 99.99% fine, which is 1.00000 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Date and mintmark do not change that.
What is a Canada Maple Leaf 1 oz gold worth in melt today?
At gold spot of $4,388.80 per troy oz, one coin’s melt is $4,388.80. Multiply by how many you have. A rare date or a nice grade can sell for more than melt.
How many Canada Maple Leaf 1 oz golds equal one ounce of gold?
About 1.00 coins equal 1.00 troy oz of pure gold at mint weight.
Does mintmark change the melt value?
No. Mintmark and date do not change the metal for this composition. A Mexico City (Mo) piece and another mint of the same spec have the same melt. Collector premiums still follow date, mint, and grade.
Is melt what I should sell this Canada Maple Leaf 1 oz gold for?
Dealers usually pay a premium over melt for recognized bullion, and sell it above spot. Melt is the floor, not the typical ticket. Compare the melt on this page with a live bid on the same product. Proofs and special finishes often bring more than bullion.
Does every coin that looks like this have the same melt?
No. See also the Canada Maple Leaf 1/2 oz gold — same look, different composition (karat, plating, or a later weight cut). Melt only applies to the spec on this page.
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