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1997 Canada 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin
This 1997 Canada 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin features .9999 fine gold purity and a weight of 1 troy ounce. It is a popular choice among investors and collectors for its sovereign backing and iconic design.
.9999 Fine Gold 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-AU-210
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 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin is a stunning representation of the Royal Canadian Mint's craftsmanship, featuring .9999 fine gold purity and a total weight of 1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams). With a diameter of 30.0 mm and a thickness of 2.87 mm, this coin is not only a beautiful collectible but also a solid investment option. The obverse displays the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt, accompanied by the year of minting, 1997, and the inscription 'ELIZABETH II'. On the reverse, the iconic maple leaf design symbolizes Canada, with inscriptions indicating the coin's weight and purity.
Investors are drawn to the Gold Maple Leaf for its sovereign guarantee and high liquidity in global markets. As an IRA-eligible asset under IRC Section 408(m), it offers a secure way to diversify retirement portfolios with precious metals. The coin's status as a government-issued bullion coin ensures its recognition and desirability among collectors and investors alike.
Rockwell Metals provides a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure the best price. Each coin is integrated into our Cryptographic Vault Passport system, featuring XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers for authenticity. Our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults guarantee the safety of your investment, with options for segregated allocation. Additionally, we offer instant sell-back liquidity, allowing you to easily liquidate your holdings when needed, or choose insured armored delivery directly to your door.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1997 Canada 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf Coin features the iconic profile of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. The inscription 'ELIZABETH II' and the year '1997' are elegantly displayed, signifying the coin's royal heritage.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the renowned maple leaf design, a symbol of Canada, intricately detailed to highlight its natural beauty. 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
- .9999 Fine Gold
- Fine Weight
- 1.0000 troy oz (31.1035 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Year
- 1997
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Diameter
- 30.0 mm
- Thickness
- 2.87 mm
- Face Value
- $50 CAD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-CML-1OZ-1997
- Catalog ID
- 210
- 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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