SKU RM-AU-CML-1/4OZ-1997/USD · per item · indicative
$1,276.88
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Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
- Sell-back Spot-linked, instant
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1997 Canada 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf BU
This 1997 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf coin features .9999 fine gold purity and is a product of the Royal Canadian Mint. It is sought after by investors for its fractional weight and sovereign backing.
.9999 fine· 0.2500 troy oz (7.7751 g)· IRA eligible
$1,276.88
$1,276.88 / item · cash price · Royal Canadian Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $1,065.28 · 0.25 oz fine
- Premium
- $211.61 (19.9% over spot)
- Spot
- $4,261.10 /oz · as of 04:30 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-311
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated
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 1997 Canada 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf coin is a distinguished product of the Royal Canadian Mint, crafted from .9999 fine gold, ensuring exceptional purity and quality. Weighing 0.2500 troy oz (7.7751 g) and measuring 20 mm in diameter with a thickness of 1.22 mm, this coin is an ideal choice for both investors and collectors alike. The obverse features the elegant profile of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by renowned engraver Dora de Pedery-Hunt, symbolizing the coin's royal heritage. On the reverse, the iconic maple leaf is depicted, a powerful emblem of Canada, along with the coin's weight and purity, reinforcing its status as a trusted investment vehicle.
Investors are drawn to the Gold Maple Leaf for its sovereign guarantee and liquidity in the global market. As a recognized bullion coin, it is eligible for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), making it a strategic addition to any retirement portfolio. The combination of its fractional weight and high purity makes it an accessible option for diversifying investments in precious metals.
At Rockwell Metals, we offer seamless integration with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure your investment at the best possible price. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, featuring XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers, and is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults. With our instant sell-back liquidity option, you can easily liquidate your assets whenever needed, or choose our insured armored delivery for direct-to-door service, providing peace of mind and convenience for all your precious metal transactions.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1997 Gold Maple Leaf features the iconic profile of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Dora de Pedery-Hunt, along with the inscription 'ELIZABETH II' and the year of issue.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the celebrated maple leaf symbol, a national emblem of Canada, with the weight and purity inscribed, emphasizing its status as a premier bullion coin.
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 Weight
- 0.2500 troy oz (7.7751 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Year
- 1997
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated
- Diameter
- 20 mm
- Thickness
- 1.22 mm
- Face Value
- $5 CAD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-CML-1/4OZ-1997
- Catalog ID
- 311
- 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 1997 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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