1980 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf
This 1980 Canadian 50 Dollar Gold Maple Leaf showcases the iconic maple leaf design on the reverse and a young Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint as one of the earliest years of the modern 1 oz gold bullion series that began in 1979, it entered circulation during a transformative era for precious metals investing and has since become a global standard for purity and recognizability. Its .9999 fine gold content and legal tender status make it a reliable, liquid asset cherished by collectors and investors alike.
Country: Canada
Composition: .9999 fine gold
Denomination: 50 Dollars
Mintage: High (common early date; exact figures vary by source but not low-mintage)
Weight: 1 oz (31.1 grams)
Dimensions: Thickness 2.8 mm, Diameter 30 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse “ELIZABETH II 50 DOLLARS 1980”; reverse “CANADA 9999 FINE GOLD 1 OZ OR PUR” with maple leaf; reeded edge
Strike Type: Struck
Variety: Standard 1980 date (early Maple Leaf series, young Queen portrait)
Coin Designer and Design: Obverse by Arnold Machin; reverse maple leaf by Walter Ott
It is a coin (legal tender bullion coin) made in Canada by the Royal Canadian Mint.
Grade: Lightly circulated with visible scratches, hairlines, and wear on high points. Not uncirculated.
Condition - Lightly circulated/AU with handling marks and scratches. Retains good detail overall. See Pictures
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