Spot as of Sep 8, 2026 8:20 AM · $1 move in gold changes this coin by $0.0322
What this coin is
The Canada Maple Leaf 1 g gold is a gold coin of Canada struck 2011–date. This page is for the type × composition — every date and mint of this issue has the same metal if the weight and fineness match the spec below. Melt is that metal times today’s spot, not a collector or dealer bid.
What is written on the coin
Look for CANADA, DOLLARS, and the monarch (Victoria through Charles III). Maple Leaf bullion is marked 9999 and the ounce size. A 1967 $20 gold piece shows only 1967. A 2017 gold-plated lookalike shows both 1967 and 2017 and a P under the Queen. Canadian $100 gold proofs are 14k or 22k — the weight decides which melt page to use.
Metal content (the melt spec)
Mint specification: 1.0000 grams at 99.99% fine, which is 0.03215 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Formula: grams × fineness ÷ 31.1034768. Date and mintmark do not change that number. Melt today is $141.10 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 We do not publish a year-by-year mintage table here because melt is the same for this composition.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 2011–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
Match denomination, metal color, and date range. If two compositions share a design (for example 90% vs clad), the date or the edge (solid silver vs copper stripe) decides which page to use.
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.
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 | 0.0322 | $141.10 |
| 10 coins | 0.3215 | $1,411.00 |
| 1 roll (20 coins) | 0.6430 | $2,822.00 |
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Questions people ask
How much pure gold is in a Canada Maple Leaf 1 g gold?
Mint spec is 1.000 grams at 99.99% fine, which is 0.03215 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Date and mintmark do not change that.
What is a Canada Maple Leaf 1 g gold worth in melt today?
At gold spot of $4,388.80 per troy oz, one coin’s melt is $141.10. 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 g golds equal one ounce of gold?
About 31.10 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 g 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.
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