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notify meGold · 1997
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 1/20 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin
This 1997 1/20 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin features .9999 fine gold purity and is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. It is highly sought after by investors and collectors for its fractional weight and iconic design.
.9999 Fine Gold fine· 0.0500 troy oz (1.5552 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-AU-437
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 1997 Canada 1/20 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin is a remarkable piece of numismatic artistry, crafted from .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.0500 troy oz (1.5552 g). This coin, produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, features a diameter of 13.92 mm and a thickness of 1.20 mm, making it a perfect fractional investment for both collectors and investors. The obverse displays the elegant effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt, along with the year of issue. On the reverse, the iconic maple leaf, a symbol of Canada, is beautifully rendered by engraver Walter Ott, with inscriptions detailing the coin's weight and purity. As a highly liquid asset, this coin is eligible for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), providing investors with a sovereign-backed investment option. Rockwell Metals offers seamless integration with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring competitive pricing. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, featuring XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers for authenticity. Our coins are allocated in segregated storage within $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind. Additionally, we offer instant sell-back liquidity, making it easy to manage your investment portfolio.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1997 1/20 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. The inscription 'ELIZABETH II' and the year of issue are prominently displayed.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the iconic maple leaf design, a symbol of Canada, engraved by Walter Ott. The coin's weight and purity are also inscribed, emphasizing its status as a premium bullion product.
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
- 0.0500 troy oz (1.5552 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Year
- 1997
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Diameter
- 13.92 mm
- Thickness
- 1.20 mm
- Face Value
- $1 CAD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-CML-1-20OZ-BU-1997
- Catalog ID
- 437
- 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 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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