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- Custody Allocated · insured
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1988 Canada 1 oz Platinum Maple Leaf Coin
The 1988 Canada 1 oz Platinum Maple Leaf Coin features .9995 purity and weighs 1 troy oz. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, it has a face value of $50 CAD, making it a sought-after asset for investors and collectors alike.
.9995 fine· 1.0000 troy oz (31.1035 g)· IRA eligible
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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-PT-327
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 1988 Canada 1 oz Platinum Maple Leaf Coin is a distinguished piece of bullion, crafted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a remarkable .9995 purity. Weighing 1 troy oz (31.1035 grams) and measuring 30 mm in diameter with a thickness of 2.62 mm, this coin is a perfect blend of artistry and investment potential. The obverse features the iconic maple leaf, a symbol of Canadian heritage, while the reverse displays the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt, reinforcing its status as legal tender with a face value of $50 CAD.
As a historical piece from 1988, this coin holds significant numismatic value, appealing to both collectors and investors. Its high purity and sovereign backing make it a reliable asset in the precious metals market. The Platinum Maple Leaf is eligible for inclusion in a Precious Metals IRA under IRC Section 408(m), providing investors with a tax-advantaged way to diversify their portfolios.
Rockwell Metals offers seamless integration with our platform, featuring a 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure the best market rates. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, with XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers, guaranteeing authenticity and traceability. Our coins are stored in segregated allocations within $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind. Additionally, we offer instant sell-back liquidity, allowing you to capitalize on market movements with ease, or choose insured armored direct-to-door delivery for your convenience.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1988 Platinum Maple Leaf features the iconic maple leaf design, a symbol of Canada, along with the year of issue and the coin's purity. The design is attributed to the Royal Canadian Mint, showcasing their commitment to excellence in coinage.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. This representation emphasizes the coin's status as legal tender in Canada, surrounded by the inscription of the face value and the issuing country.
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
- Platinum
- Purity
- .9995
- Fine Weight
- 1.0000 troy oz (31.1035 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Year
- 1988
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Diameter
- 30.0 mm
- Thickness
- 2.62 mm
- Face Value
- $50 CAD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-PT-MAPLE-1OZ-1988
- Catalog ID
- 327
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
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 1988 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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