SKU RM-AU-SS-1OZ-2016/USD · per item · indicative
$646.99
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saleGold · 2016
Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
- Sell-back Spot-linked, instant
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2016 Canada 1/10 oz Gold $5 Special Service Force BU
This 2016 Canada 1/10 oz Gold $5 coin features .9999 fine gold, making it a sought-after collectible for investors and numismatists alike. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, it commemorates the Special Service Force.
.9999 Fine Gold fine· 0.1000 troy oz (3.1104 g)· IRA eligible
$646.99
$646.99 / item · cash price · Royal Canadian Mint · Sale
- Metal value
- $426.35 · 0.1 oz fine
- Premium
- $220.64 (51.8% over spot)
- Spot
- $4,263.50 /oz · as of 04:45 PM ET
- Spot-linked · requotes automatically
02:00Price held · re-quotes at zero
Price holds through checkout · KYC at first purchase · cancel before settlement
A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AU-2151
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Chain of custodyRoyal Canadian Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 2016 Canada 1/10 oz Gold $5 Special Service Force coin is a remarkable piece of numismatic art, crafted from .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.1000 troy oz (3.1104 g). This Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin, issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, features a captivating obverse designed by John Mercantis, which portrays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscription 'ELIZABETH II' and the year of issue. The reverse showcases a soldier in action, a tribute to the Special Service Force, with the inscription 'SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE' and the coin's face value of $5 CAD.
As a collectible, this coin not only holds aesthetic value but also serves as a sound investment. Its .9999 purity ensures that it is a highly liquid asset, appealing to both collectors and investors. The coin is eligible for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), providing an excellent opportunity for those looking to diversify their retirement portfolios with physical gold.
Rockwell Metals offers seamless integration with our trading platform, featuring a 120-Second Price Lock at checkout. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, ensuring secure minting with XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers. Our coins are allocated in segregated storage within $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind for investors. Additionally, we offer instant sell-back liquidity, allowing for quick access to funds should the need arise, or insured armored direct-to-door delivery for those who prefer to hold their assets physically.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the coin features a striking design by artist John Mercantis, showcasing the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the inscription 'ELIZABETH II' and the year of issue.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse design honors the Special Service Force, depicting a soldier in action, symbolizing bravery and sacrifice. The design is complemented by the inscription 'SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE' and the coin's face value.
IRA QualificationIRC 408(m) Eligible
Meets the IRS purity standards required for inclusion in Self-Directed Precious Metals IRAs. Eligible for segregated depository vaulting.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Gold
- Purity
- .9999 Fine Gold
- Fine Weight
- 0.1000 troy oz (3.1104 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Year
- 2016
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Diameter
- 16.0 mm
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- $5 CAD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-SS-1OZ-2016
- Catalog ID
- 2151
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / This SKU, over time
This piece, over time.
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
Royal Canadian Mint. Die-verified 2016 strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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