The Royal Canadian Mint introduced the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Series in 1979 as a high-purity gold bullion alternative to the South African Krugerrand. The launch came when international restrictions on South African products were in place, driving global demand for a new gold bullion option. Today, you can purchase 1986 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic flip!
• 8th issue in the beloved Gold Maple Leaf Series!
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of $10 (CAD) backed by the Canadian government.
• Obverse displays Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse features the iconic sugar maple leaf.

In the 1980s, the Gold Maple Leaf Series became increasingly popular, especially in Europe and Asia, where its high purity and consistent quality gained strong interest. The Royal Canadian Mint has continued refining its production techniques, and in 2013, it added radial lines and a micro-engraved maple leaf privy as security features to combat counterfeiting.

Each 1986 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin is available in a protective plastic flip. When the series began in 1979, only 1 oz coins were offered, but the 1/4 oz coin joined the lineup in 1982 along with the 1/10 oz coin. Since then, the series has remained a favorite among collectors and investors for its purity and designs celebrating Canadian heritage, with the sugar maple leaf as its signature symbol.

The obverse of 1986 Canadian Gold Maple Leafs showcases Queen Elizabeth II in a right-profile portrait by artist Arnold Machin. This second-generation effigy was the final portrait of the Queen on Canadian coins designed by a British artist for The Royal Mint.

Walter Ott’s elegant sugar maple leaf design is featured on the reverse side of each 1986 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin. This recognizable Canadian symbol represents the nation’s beauty and identity and has become synonymous with the Canadian Maple Leaf series.

If you have any questions about buying 1/4 oz gold coins, please don’t hesitate to ask. BullionMax customer service is available at 800-729-3202, online via our web chat, or by email.