Canadian Gold Maple Leaf
Gold IRA Glossary
A .9999 fine gold coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint since 1979, one of the first widely available pure gold bullion coins. It comfortably meets the IRS purity minimum for IRAs and is available in several sizes below one troy ounce. Maple Leafs are among the most commonly purchased coins for Gold IRAs alongside American Eagles and Buffalos.
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