0.5 gram 2026 30th Anniversary of Canada's Arboreal Emblem Reverse Proof Gold Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Marking a maple milestone in affordable gold.

Canadians see the maple leaf as a popular emblem that proudly expresses our identity and culture, and our national tree, the maple (g. Acer), is an extension of that national pride. As we mark the 30th anniversary of Canada’s arboreal emblem in 2026, this small-sized (11 mm) 99.99% pure gold coin honours the significance of the maple tree and its cultural importance across Canada, where the maple is more than a landscape feature—it’s part of who we are, a symbol of Canada’s sovereignty intertwined with our distinct spirit, history, heritage and values.

Beauty meets value with this 0.5 g pure gold coin.

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PIÈCE

• Beauty and value combined. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Canada’s arboreal emblem with a miniature (11 mm) maple showcase crafted in 99.99% pure gold.
• Royal Canadian Mint's smallest gold collector coin. With a diameter of just 11 millimetres (smaller than a dime), this half-gram (0.5 g) gold coin features a surprising amount of finely engraved details for such a small canvas.
• Affordable gold option. Some of the purest gold is within your reach! This coin’s small size and weight make it an affordable gold option for collectors, and an excellent starting point for a gold coin collection.
• Canada’s beloved maples. Nothing says “Canada” like a maple leaf, and it continues to be one of our most popular coin themes.
• Limited mintage. Mintage is limited to 20,000 coins worldwide.
• Un certificat numéroté inclus. La Monnaie royale canadienne garantit l'authenticité de toutes ses pièces de collection.
• Aucune TPS ni TVH.

EMBALLAGE

La pièce est encapsulée et présentée dans un boîtier à double coque noir orné du logo de la Monnaie royale canadienne, assorti d’une boîte protectrice noire.

UNE FINITION ÉPREUVE NUMISMATIQUE INVERSE

The matte field ensures all the shine is on the engraved elements, ensuring all of the focus is on the beautiful maple leaves.

LE SAVIEZ-VOUS ?

The Proclamation Designating the Maple Tree as National Arboreal Emblem of Canada (SI/96-36) specifies that “the maple tree (genus Acer) has ten species native to Canada.” Those species are: sugar, silver, black, bigleaf, red, mountain, striped, Douglas, vine and Manitoba maples.

The reverse design by Canadian artist Nathalie Lagacé is double-dated (“1996 2026”) to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Canada’s arboreal emblem, the maple tree (g. Acer); it features two silver maple (Acer saccharinum) leaves presented in a natural, realistic style. The foremost leaf appears larger than the rear one, whose curled basal lobe evokes the feeling of movement and a gentle breeze. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

À PROPOS DE LA MONNAIE ROYALE CANADIENNE

La Monnaie royale canadienne est connue pour être l'une des monnaies les plus réputées au monde. La succursale d'Ottawa de la Monnaie royale a ouvert ses portes en 1908 et a été rebaptisée Monnaie royale canadienne en 1931 lorsque le contrôle a été transféré au gouvernement canadien. Ses normes élevées d'excellence et de qualité lui ont permis d'être la première raffinerie à fabriquer des pièces d'investissement en or d'une pureté de 9999 en 1982, ainsi que la première à atteindre une pureté d'or de 99999 en 1998.