1/10 oz Gold Maple Leaf (Year Varies – Sealed)

A 1/10 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leaf from the Royal Canadian Mint, .9999 fine gold in original sealed packaging for authentication.

Purity

99.99% (24k)

Quality

Brilliant Uncirculated

Refiner

Royal Canadian Mint

Mint Dates

Varies by issue

Composition

99.99% gold (24k)

Diameter / Weight

16 mm / 0.10 oz.

IRA Eligible

Yes, IRA Approved

Available Sizes

See SKU weight

The 1/10 oz Gold Maple Leaf (Year Varies – Sealed) pairs 99.99% (24k) gold content with sovereign-grade authority, giving you a tradeable bullion position with clear provenance.

 

ORIGIN AND AUTHORITY

The 1/10 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leaf is the smallest standard-size Gold Maple issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. Each coin contains 1/10 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold and is legal tender of Canada with a $5 CAD face value.

 

DESIGN AND ARTISTRY

The reverse features the classic maple leaf design. The obverse carries the effigy of the reigning monarch. Fractional Maple Leafs ship in sealed Royal Canadian Mint assay cards or manufacturer capsules, preserving authentication and condition. Modern Maple Leaf issues feature radial-line micro-engraving across the reverse field, a small laser-etched mintmark, and the Bullion DNA anti-counterfeit system, making the coin one of the hardest production coins in the world to replicate.

 

MARKET POSITION

Fractional gold coins allow investors to accumulate gold in smaller increments and scale positions without committing to full-ounce weights. The 1/10 oz format is the most liquid fractional size in the global gold market. Cedar Gold’s Buyback Guarantee commits to purchase this product at competitive market rates for as long as you hold it, with zero liquidation fees upon exit.

 

ROLE IN YOUR PORTFOLIO

The 1/10 oz Gold Maple is IRA-approved for self-directed Precious Metals IRAs and offers .9999 purity and sovereign backing in an affordable entry-level gold format. Inside an IRA structure, it is held by a qualified custodian at an approved depository, so you retain ownership but cannot take personal possession until distribution.

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: 0.10 oz

Diameter: 16 mm

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)

Edge: Reeded

Denomination: CAD $5

Grade: BU

Dimensions and weight are to mint specification. Coins ship in capsule where noted; bars ship in sealed assay packaging.

 

COMPOSITION AND PURITY

Metal: Gold

Purity: 99.99% (24k)

24-karat gold (.9999 fine). 99.99% pure gold, the highest commercial gold purity in widespread bullion production.

 

PRODUCTION DETAILS

Mint: Royal Canadian Mint

Year varies by release.

Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, a Crown corporation of Canada established in 1908. The RCM is a benchmark refinery to LBMA Good Delivery standard and is known for advanced anti-counterfeit features.

 

DESIGN ELEMENTS

Obverse: Effigy of the reigning monarch (King Charles III on current strikes; Queen Elizabeth II on earlier dates).

Reverse: Canadian maple leaf with radial-line micro-engraving and micro-engraved privy mark.

 

PACKAGING AND PRESENTATION

Ships in original RCM sealed assay cardette. Breaking the seal does not affect bullion value but removes the factory-seal premium.

 

AUTHENTICATION AND SECURITY

Radial-line micro-engraving, laser-micro-engraved privy mark, and the RCM Bullion DNA anti-counterfeit verification program.

 

AT-A-GLANCE FEATURES

  • 1/10 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold
  • Legal tender of Canada with $5 CAD face value
  • Royal Canadian Mint, brilliant uncirculated finish
  • Ships in sealed assay card or capsule
  • Year varies – current or recent issue
  • IRA-approved for Precious Metals IRAs
  • Backed by the Cedar Gold Buyback Guarantee

STATUS: IRA-Approved for Self-Directed Precious Metals IRAs

 

WHY THIS PRODUCT QUALIFIES

This product meets the statutory minimum fineness for gold in a Precious Metals IRA (.995), while being 0.9999 pure. It is struck by a qualifying mint or refiner and can be held by a qualified custodian at an approved depository.

 

IRS REQUIREMENTS (IRC §408(m)(3))

The Internal Revenue Code sets statutory minimum fineness thresholds for metals held in an IRA: gold .995, silver .999, platinum .9995, and palladium .9995. Coins must be produced by a qualifying sovereign mint, while bars must be produced by a refiner accredited by NYMEX, COMEX, NYSE-LIFFE, LME, LBMA, LPPM, TOCOM, ISO 9000, or a national government mint.

Collectibles are generally disallowed under IRC §408(m); the precious-metals exception in §408(m)(3) is narrow and fineness-driven. Specific U.S. coins, notably the American Gold Eagle and Silver Eagle are listed by statute.

 

CUSTODIAN AND DEPOSITORY

A Precious Metals IRA must be held under a qualified custodian (trust company, bank, or qualifying non-bank custodian) and the metals themselves must be stored at an approved depository. You do not take personal possession of IRA-owned metals while they remain inside the account.

Common depositories include the Delaware Depository, Brink’s Global Services, IDS of Delaware and Texas, and A-M Global Logistics. Your chosen custodian will coordinate shipment and intake with the depository on your behalf.

 

STORAGE AND INSURANCE

Depositories offer two storage modes: segregated (your coins are held in a dedicated account and never commingled) and non-segregated or pooled (like-kind coins of the same series are stored together and a specific bar/coin is returned on distribution). Segregated storage carries a higher fee but preserves specific-coin identity.

All IRA-approved depositories carry all-risk insurance with Lloyd’s of London underwriting covering fire, theft, natural disaster, and employee dishonesty. Annual storage and insurance fees typically run from approximately $100 to $300, depending on account size and storage mode.

 

TAX TREATMENT

Traditional Precious Metals IRA: contributions may be deductible; growth is tax-deferred; distributions are taxed as ordinary income. Roth Precious Metals IRA: contributions are after-tax; qualified distributions (age 59½ and 5-year rule) are tax-free. Physical metals held in an IRA are treated identically to paper assets for tax purposes; the collectibles-rate long-term capital gains rule does NOT apply to metals held inside a qualifying IRA.

 

ROLLOVER AND CONTRIBUTION NOTES

You can fund a Precious Metals IRA through a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer, a 60-day indirect rollover, or annual contributions. Direct transfers have no frequency limits and are not reported to the IRS as distributions. 60-day rollovers are limited to one per 12-month period across all of your IRAs (the Bobrow rule).

Eligible source accounts: Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA (after two years), 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and TSP. The 2026 annual IRA contribution limit is $7,500 ($8,600 with the age-50 catch-up, per IRS Notice 2025-67). Confirm with your CPA or custodian.

 

Note: Cedar Gold Group is not a tax, legal, or financial advisor. IRA eligibility information is based on IRC §408(m)(3) as interpreted at the time of publication. Consult your tax professional and IRA custodian for guidance on your specific account.

Why Choose the Gold Maple Leaf

Fractional Flexibility

1/10 oz is the most divisible liquid gold format, ideal for gradual accumulation and partial liquidation.

Sealed Authentication

Original sealed packaging preserves condition and authenticity, supporting full premium at resale.

Cedar Gold Buyback Guarantee

We guarantee to buy back every Gold Maple Leaf you purchase from us at competitive market rates, for as long as you hold them. A+ BBB rated, with zero liquidation fees.

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