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notify meGold · 1987
Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
- Sell-back Spot-linked, instant
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1987 Canada 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin
This 1987 Canada 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin features .999 fine gold purity and is a fractional investment option from the Royal Canadian Mint, appealing to both collectors and investors.
.999 fine· 0.2500 troy oz (7.7751 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-453
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 1987 Canada 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin is a distinguished piece of numismatic artistry, crafted by the Royal Canadian Mint. This coin boasts a remarkable purity of .999 fine gold, with a weight of 0.2500 troy oz (7.7751 g). Measuring 20 mm in diameter and 1.5 mm in thickness, it is a compact yet valuable addition to any collection. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt, alongside the inscription 'ELIZABETH II' and the year '1987'. On the reverse, the iconic maple leaf, a symbol of Canadian heritage, is depicted, designed by Walter Ott, with inscriptions detailing the coin's weight and purity. Investors are drawn to this coin not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its liquidity in the global market, backed by the sovereign guarantee of the Royal Canadian Mint. As an IRA-eligible asset under IRC Section 408(m), it offers a secure avenue for wealth preservation. Rockwell Metals provides 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, and is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults. Our clients benefit from instant sell-back liquidity, making this coin an ideal choice for both collectors and investors alike.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1987 Canada 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin features the iconic profile of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. The inscription 'ELIZABETH II' and the year of issue, '1987', are elegantly displayed.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the renowned maple leaf design, a symbol of Canada, created by Walter Ott. The coin's weight and purity are inscribed, affirming 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
- .999
- Fine Weight
- 0.2500 troy oz (7.7751 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Year
- 1987
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Diameter
- 20 mm
- Thickness
- 1.5 mm
- Face Value
- $10 CAD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-CML-1/4OZ-1987
- Catalog ID
- 453
- 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 1987 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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