Canadian Gold Coin Auctions http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com Find gold coin auctions easily with advanced browsing features. Learn more about Canadian proofs, rare coins and gold maple leafs. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:48:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coin Purity http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/canadian-maple-leaf-gold-coin-purity.php http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/canadian-maple-leaf-gold-coin-purity.php#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:25:35 +0000 admin http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/?p=36 In 1982, Canada set a new standard in the purity of gold bullion. Before 1982 the Maple Leaf was .999 gold; after it was minted with .9999 solid gold.

The Royal Canadian Mint has maintained its tradition of leadership in the gold bullion industry by raising the bar once more, to .99999. Once again, history was made, this time in 2008. To honor this historic occasion, the Gold Maple Leaf was given a special design which includes a crosshatched pattern.

This purity won’t replace the Mint’s standard .9999 Gold Maple Leaf coins in foreseeable future, and is reserved for exclusive special editions produced to show off the Royal Canadian Mint’s unparalleled achievements in coin minting. These coins are highly sought after by collectors and investors because of the purity of the gold as well as the low mintage.

2005-canada-$50-gold-ml-99999-pattern-ngc-ms68- 2005 CANADA $50 GOLD ML .99999 PATTERN NGC MS68 .
US $4,796.00
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cook-islands-5-dollars-2011-tangaroa-god-of-the-sea-$5-fine-gold-99999 Cook Islands 5 Dollars 2011 Tangaroa God of the Sea $5 FINE GOLD .99999
US $109.95
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]]> http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/canadian-maple-leaf-gold-coin-purity.php/feed 0 What is the Canadian Gold Standard? http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/what-is-the-gold-standard.php http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/what-is-the-gold-standard.php#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:47:10 +0000 admin http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/?p=28 The gold standard is a monetary system in which paper notes are exchanged, which are normally freely convertible into fixed quantities of gold bullion. As an example, the U.S. dollar bill once said “one dollar in silver payable to the bearer on demand”. This was removed from the note when the United States abandoned the gold standard in favor of a fiat currency.

When other nations are also on the same system, their currencies are fixed in terms of one another’s so that gold flows, along with capital flows, may then occur internationally to balance accounts between these nations.

In 1910 the Canadian dollar was officially defined in terms of fine gold instead of the gold sovereign so that it became the exact gold equivalent of the US dollar. When World War I began, Canada, like the United Kingdom, went off the gold standard. In 1929, Canadian banks ceased redeeming notes in gold, ending the adherence to the gold standard.

2010-canada-$200-gold-coin-oil-and-petroleum-22k-color 2010 CANADA $200 GOLD COIN OIL AND PETROLEUM 22K COLOR
US $2,499.00
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2012-canada-50-cents-1-25-ounce-gold-coin-bluenose 2012 Canada 50 Cents 1/25 Ounce Gold Coin - Bluenose
US $137.49
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]]> http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/what-is-the-gold-standard.php/feed 0 Canadian Gold Maple Leafs http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/gold-canadian-maple-leafs.php http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/gold-canadian-maple-leafs.php#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:55:26 +0000 admin http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/?p=12 The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is the bullion coin of Canada produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. The brainchild of Walter Ott, it is the purest gold coin of regular issue in the world, with a gold content of .9999 millesimal fineness (24 carats). It was the second government issued gold coin to become available, after the South African Krugerrand.

The coin is offered in 1/20 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz denominations and is guaranteed to contain the stated amount (in troy ounces) of .9999 fine gold (24 carat). The coins have legal tender status in Canada, but as is often the case with bullion coins, the face values of these coins ($1, $5, $10, $20 and $50) are purely symbolic and are much lower than their true market value.

canadian-gold-maple-leaf- Canadian Gold Maple Leaf
US $1,700.00 (0 Bid)
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10-2012-1oz-canadian-maple-leaf-$50-gold-bullion-brand-new-coins 10 - "2012" 1oz Canadian Maple Leaf $50 Gold Bullion - Brand New Coins
US $17,136.06 (0 Bid)
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20-2012-1oz-canadian-maple-leaf-gold-bullion-coins 20 "2012" 1oz. CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF GOLD BULLION COINS
US $34,275.90 (0 Bid)
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gold-canadian-maple-leaf-1-10-oz-$5-uncirculated-coin-9999-pure GOLD Canadian Maple Leaf 1/10 oz. $5 Uncirculated Coin .9999 Pure
US $178.50 (12 Bids)
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gold-canadian-maple-leaf-1-10-oz-$5-uncirculated-coin-9999-pure GOLD Canadian Maple Leaf 1/10 oz. $5 Uncirculated Coin .9999 Pure
US $173.50 (11 Bids)
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1985-canadian-1-10-oz-gold-maple-leaf-in-rcm-pouch- 1985 Canadian 1/10 oz Gold Maple Leaf in RCM Pouch.
US $269.69
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2009-$5-canada-maple-leaf-1-10-ounce-gold-coin-bu 2009 $5 CANADA MAPLE LEAF 1/10 OUNCE GOLD COIN BU
US $182.75 (13 Bids)
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2009-$5-canada-maple-leaf-1-10-ounce-gold-coin-bu 2009 $5 CANADA MAPLE LEAF 1/10 OUNCE GOLD COIN BU
US $182.75 (10 Bids)
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*1999*gold-canadian-maple-leaf+bu+1-10th-oz-gold-collector-coin++3-day-auction++ *1999*Gold Canadian Maple Leaf+BU+1/10th Oz.Gold Collector Coin++3 Day Auction++
US $182.50 (8 Bids)
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1-oz-2010-canadian-0-9999-fine-olympic-gold-maple-leaf-hockey-player-privy 1 oz 2010 Canadian 0.9999 Fine Olympic Gold Maple Leaf - Hockey Player Privy
US $1,767.36 (0 Bid)
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2011-canada-maple-leaf-gold-coin-1oz- 2011 CANADA MAPLE LEAF GOLD COIN 1OZ
US $1,969.00
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canadian-3-grams-9999-pure-gold-coin-sealed-family-1st-edition-maple-leaf Canadian 3 grams 9999 pure gold coin sealed Family (1st edition) Maple Leaf
US $149.99 (0 Bid)
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-rare-1999-$5-gold-canada-maple-leaf-hologram-ngc-sp69-plus-bonus-gift "RARE" 1999 $5 GOLD CANADA MAPLE LEAF HOLOGRAM...NGC SP69...PLUS BONUS GIFT
US $499.95 (0 Bid)
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gold-canadian-maple-leaf-1-10-oz-$5-uncirculated-coin-9999-pure GOLD Canadian Maple Leaf 1/10 oz. $5 Uncirculated Coin .9999 Pure
US $172.50 (11 Bids)
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gold-canadian-maple-leaf-1-10-oz-$5-uncirculated-coin-9999-pure GOLD Canadian Maple Leaf 1/10 oz. $5 Uncirculated Coin .9999 Pure
US $176.50 (13 Bids)
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gold-canadian-maple-leaf-1-10-oz-$5-uncirculated-coin-9999-pure GOLD Canadian Maple Leaf 1/10 oz. $5 Uncirculated Coin .9999 Pure
US $172.66 (9 Bids)
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2001-1-4-oz-gold-maple-leaf-hologram-9999-fine-rare! 2001 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf Hologram .9999 fine. Rare!
US $490.23 (0 Bid)
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1997-gold-canadian-maple-leaf-1-10-oz-9999-uncirculated-coin-nr- 1997 Gold Canadian Maple Leaf 1/10 Oz. .9999 Uncirculated Coin -NR-
US $182.50 (7 Bids)
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2008-1-oz-gold-maple-leaf-0-99999-fine-w-mint-card-&-coa-27-476-minted! 2008 - 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf - 0.99999 Fine - w/ Mint Card & COA - 27,476 Minted!
US $1,816.49 (0 Bid)
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2009-1-oz-gold-maple-leaf-0-99999-fine-w-mint-card-&-coa-13-765-minted! 2009 - 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf - 0.99999 Fine - w/ Mint Card & COA - 13,765 Minted!
US $1,865.61 (0 Bid)
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US $6.60 (0 Bid)
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2009-1-25-oz-pure-gold-coin-–red-maple-leaf-l-m-15-000 2009 1/25 OZ PURE GOLD COIN –RED MAPLE LEAF L.M. 15,000
US $176.79 (0 Bid)
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1999-maple-leaf-1-10-gold-coin-20-year-anniversary-rare 1999 MAPLE LEAF 1/10 GOLD COIN 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY -Rare
US $170.00 (8 Bids)
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2003-1-20-oz-canada-$1-maple-leaf-9999-fine-gold-sealed- 2003 1/20 oz CANADA $1 MAPLE LEAF .9999 FINE GOLD SEALED
US $150.00 (0 Bid)
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2001-1-20-oz-canada-$1-maple-leaf-9999-fine-gold-sealed 2001 1/20 oz CANADA $1 MAPLE LEAF .9999 FINE GOLD SEALED
US $150.00 (0 Bid)
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1982-canadian-gold-maple-leaf-1-10-oz-9999-fine-gold-bullion-coin 1982 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/10 oz. .9999 Fine Gold Bullion Coin
US $209.00 (0 Bid)
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1989-canada-maple-leaf-proof-9999-gold-four-4-coin-set-tenth-10th-anniv-1-85-oz 1989 Canada Maple Leaf PROOF .9999 Gold Four 4 coin set Tenth 10th Anniv 1.85 oz
US $3,999.00
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1985-$5-canadian-gold-coin-maple-leaf 1985 $5 Canadian gold coin maple leaf
US $162.50 (6 Bids)
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1994-gold-maple-leaf-1-15-oz-very-rare 1994 GOLD MAPLE LEAF 1/15 oz VERY RARE
US $879.26 (0 Bid)
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1985-canadian-maple-leaf-$50-gold-bullion-coin-1-ounce-9999-fine-gold- 1985 CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF $50 Gold Bullion Coin 1 ounce 9999 FINE GOLD
US $1,600.00 (0 Bid)
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2009-canada-maple-leaf-$5-five-dollars-1-10-oz-tenth-once-999-gold-coin-sealed 2009 Canada Maple Leaf $5 Five Dollars 1/10 oz Tenth Once .999 Gold Coin SEALED
US $178.88 (5 Bids)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 16:36:12 PDT
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2008-canada-$200-gold-maple-leaf-1-oz-99999 2008 CANADA $200 Gold Maple Leaf 1 Oz. 99999
US $1,326.00 (3 Bids)
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2011-1-oz-gold-maple-leaf-0-99999-fine-special-edition-mountie 2011 - 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf - 0.99999 Fine - Special Edition Mountie
US $1,816.49 (0 Bid)
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1-oz-2010-canadian-0-9999-fine-olympic-gold-maple-leaf-hockey-player-privy 1 oz 2010 Canadian 0.9999 Fine Olympic Gold Maple Leaf - Hockey Player Privy
US $1,767.36 (0 Bid)
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2010-$75-gold-coin-maple-leaf-winter 2010 $75 Gold Coin - Maple Leaf - Winter
US $559.93
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2009-canada-maple-leaf-$5-five-dollars-1-10-oz-tenth-once-999-gold-coin-sealed 2009 Canada Maple Leaf $5 Five Dollars 1/10 oz Tenth Once .999 Gold Coin SEALED
US $172.50 (17 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 16:10:36 PDT
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rare-1994-canada-gold-maple-leaf-ngc-ms66-$2-dollar-only-year-made-1-15-oz- RARE 1994 Canada Gold Maple Leaf NGC MS66 $2 Dollar Only Year Made 1/15 Oz.
US $285.00
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-2011-mint-seal-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 2011 mint seal 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $90.99 (8 Bids)
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-2011-mint-seal-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 2011 mint seal 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $91.99 (8 Bids)
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-2011-mint-seal-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 2011 mint seal 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $91.00 (13 Bids)
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-2011-mint-seal-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 2011 mint seal 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $91.00 (10 Bids)
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-2011-mint-seal-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 2011 mint seal 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $91.00 (10 Bids)
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-1997-mint-seal-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 1997 mint seal 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $91.00 (9 Bids)
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-1994-mint-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 1994 mint 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $77.00 (9 Bids)
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-1994-mint-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 1994 mint 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $81.00 (8 Bids)
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1-4-oz-9999-fine-gold-maple-leaf 1/4 oz .9999 FINE GOLD MAPLE LEAF
US $410.00 (0 Bid)
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1985-canada-1-10-ounce-gold-maple-leaf-9999-pure-5-00-dollar-gold-coin 1985 Canada 1/10 Ounce Gold Maple Leaf .9999 Pure 5.00 Dollar Gold Coin
US $157.50 (4 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 13:01:00 PDT
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*******-5-dollars-1988-fine-gold-maple-leaf-999-1-10-******* ******* 5 DOLLARS 1988 FINE GOLD MAPLE LEAF .999 1/10 *******
US $182.50 (4 Bids)
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1oz-canadian-maple-leaf-1985 1oz Canadian maple leaf 1985
US $1,375.00 (10 Bids)
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1986-$20-1-2-ounce-gold-maple-leaf-canadian-bullion-coin 1986 $20 1/2 Ounce Gold Maple Leaf Canadian Bullion Coin
US $770.00 (3 Bids)
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The official gold bullion coin of Canada is The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin which was minted for the first time in 1979 by the Royal Canadian Mint. Before this coin was minted, the only other bullion coin used was the Krugerrand which was not widely available. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin had a purity of 0.999 fineness. In other words, it had almost no base materials at all. This coin was designed by Walter Ott and was one of the purest gold coins in the world at the time. The coin was offered in many denominations ranging from 1/20 oz to 1 oz.

In November 1982, The Royal Canadian Mint became the first world mint to commercially start manufacturing 99.99% pure gold coins as it introduced a new range of Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins with  0.9999 fineness. This resulted in the Gold Maple Leaf getting instant recognition in the bullion coin market and till today it still remains the most recognized and one of the most sought after coins in the bullion markets. Since pure gold coins are especially soft, the Maple Leaf emblem on the coin can get easily scratched and so it requires great care when handling as a scratched Maple Leaf gold coin would have a lower resell value.

In 2007, the Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a new Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin which had a face value of $1,000,000. This coin was 3cm thick, had a diameter of 50cm, weighed 100kgs and had a gold fineness of 0.99999. It was created and designed by Stanley Witten.

Apart from minting gold coins that would be used within the country itself, The Royal Canadian Mint has also reached an agreement with the International Olympic Committee to print Olympic Gold Maple Leaf coins. This will allow the Royal Canadian Mint to mint gold coins emblazoned with the Maple Leaf in time for the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010.

]]> http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/gold-canadian-maple-leafs.php/feed 0 1 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leafs http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/1-oz-gold-canadian-maple-leafs.php http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/1-oz-gold-canadian-maple-leafs.php#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:16:32 +0000 admin http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/?p=27 The one ounce maple leaf is the largest Canadian gold coin you can purchase.

10-2012-1oz-canadian-maple-leaf-$50-gold-bullion-brand-new-coins 10 - "2012" 1oz Canadian Maple Leaf $50 Gold Bullion - Brand New Coins
US $17,136.06 (0 Bid)
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20-2012-1oz-canadian-maple-leaf-gold-bullion-coins 20 "2012" 1oz. CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF GOLD BULLION COINS
US $34,275.90 (0 Bid)
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1-oz-2010-canadian-0-9999-fine-olympic-gold-maple-leaf-hockey-player-privy 1 oz 2010 Canadian 0.9999 Fine Olympic Gold Maple Leaf - Hockey Player Privy
US $1,767.36 (0 Bid)
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2011-canada-maple-leaf-gold-coin-1oz- 2011 CANADA MAPLE LEAF GOLD COIN 1OZ
US $1,969.00
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2009-canadian-maple-coin-1-oz-9999-pure-gold-uncirculated 2009 Canadian Maple Coin 1 Oz. .9999 Pure Gold. Uncirculated
US $1,735.00
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2008-1-oz-gold-maple-leaf-0-99999-fine-w-mint-card-&-coa-27-476-minted! 2008 - 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf - 0.99999 Fine - w/ Mint Card & COA - 27,476 Minted!
US $1,816.49 (0 Bid)
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2009-1-oz-gold-maple-leaf-0-99999-fine-w-mint-card-&-coa-13-765-minted! 2009 - 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf - 0.99999 Fine - w/ Mint Card & COA - 13,765 Minted!
US $1,865.61 (0 Bid)
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airtite-for-all-gold-maple-leaf-coins-**-1-20-1-10-1-4-1-2-1oz-** AIRTITE for All Gold Maple Leaf Coins ** 1/20 1/10 1/4 1/2 1oz **
US $6.60 (0 Bid)
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2008-canada-$200-gold-maple-leaf-1-oz-99999 2008 CANADA $200 Gold Maple Leaf 1 Oz. 99999
US $1,326.00 (3 Bids)
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2011-1-oz-gold-maple-leaf-0-99999-fine-special-edition-mountie 2011 - 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf - 0.99999 Fine - Special Edition Mountie
US $1,816.49 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 17:09:18 PDT
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1-oz-2010-canadian-0-9999-fine-olympic-gold-maple-leaf-hockey-player-privy 1 oz 2010 Canadian 0.9999 Fine Olympic Gold Maple Leaf - Hockey Player Privy
US $1,767.36 (0 Bid)
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1oz-canadian-maple-leaf-1985 1oz Canadian maple leaf 1985
US $1,375.00 (10 Bids)
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1-oz-2010-canadian-0-9999-fine-olympic-gold-maple-leaf-hockey-player-privy 1 oz 2010 Canadian 0.9999 Fine Olympic Gold Maple Leaf - Hockey Player Privy
US $1,767.36 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 19:03:06 PDT
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gold-canadian-maple-leaf-1-oz- GOLD CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF 1 OZ
US $1,450.00 (1 Bid)
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canada-$50-1999-1-oz-gold-mapleleaf-20th-anniversary-privy-24kt-9999-gem-bu CANADA $50 1999 1 Oz. Gold Mapleleaf, (20th Anniversary Privy) 24kt .9999 GEM BU
US $1,875.00
End Date: Friday May-25-2012 16:07:53 PDT
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canada-$50-1999-1-oz-gold-mapleleaf-20th-anniversary-privy-24kt-9999-gem-bu CANADA $50 1999 1 Oz. Gold Mapleleaf, (20th Anniversary Privy) 24kt .9999 GEM BU
US $1,875.00
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jhonson-matthey-2-x-1-oz-troy-pure-gold-sequence-serial--bullion JHONSON MATTHEY 2 X 1 OZ TROY PURE GOLD SEQUENCE SERIAL # BULLION
US $4,699.99
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1-gold-canadian-maple-leaf-1-oz-2012-coin-9999-fine-gold-gold-maple-leaf 1 - Gold Canadian Maple Leaf 1 oz. 2012 Coin .9999 fine gold - Gold Maple Leaf
US $1,810.00
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2008-gold-maple-1-oz-99999-dodecagon-bu-original-mint-encasement 2008 GOLD MAPLE, 1 OZ. .99999, DODECAGON, BU, ORIGINAL MINT ENCASEMENT
US $2,095.00
End Date: Monday May-28-2012 15:41:50 PDT
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2008-canada-$50-gold-maple-1oz-ounce-9999-van-2010-canada-olympics-pcgs-gem-bu 2008 Canada $50 Gold Maple 1oz Ounce .9999 Van 2010 Canada Olympics PCGS Gem BU
US $2,374.95
End Date: Friday Jun-01-2012 5:15:03 PDT
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5-2012-1oz-canadian-maple-leaf-$50-gold-bullion-brand-new-coins 5 - 2012 1oz Canadian Maple Leaf $50 Gold Bullion - Brand New Coins
US $8,642.59
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2011-1-oz-gold-maple-leaf-0-99999-fine-special-edition-mountie 2011 - 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf - 0.99999 Fine - Special Edition Mountie
US $1,914.73
End Date: Tuesday Jun-05-2012 16:32:44 PDT
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2007-canadian-gold-maple-leaf-1-oz-99999-one-ounce-five-nines-rare-99999-eagle 2007 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1 oz .99999 one ounce Five Nines RARE 99999 eagle
US $1,829.99
End Date: Thursday Jun-07-2012 9:07:21 PDT
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2011-canadian-50-dollar-gold-coin-9999-fine-gold-bullion-1oz-24k-gold-round 2011 Canadian 50 Dollar Gold Coin .9999 Fine Gold Bullion 1oz 24K Gold Round
US $1,999.99
End Date: Thursday Jun-07-2012 14:25:59 PDT
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2011-1-oz-gold-canadian-mountie-maple-leaf-99999-fine 2011 1 oz Gold Canadian Mountie Maple Leaf .99999 Fine
US $2,250.00
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2011-1-oz-one-ounce-gold-canadian-maple-leaf-9999-fine!-more-pure-than-eagle 2011 1 OZ One Ounce Gold Canadian Maple Leaf .9999 FINE! More Pure Than Eagle
US $1,949.99
End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 17:35:47 PDT
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1-oz-2008-canadian-0-9999-fine-olympic-gold-maple-leaf-inukshuk-privy-sealed 1 oz 2008 Canadian 0.9999 Fine Olympic Gold Maple Leaf - Inukshuk Privy sealed
US $1,914.73
End Date: Wednesday Jun-13-2012 10:56:53 PDT
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***-1-oz-2012-gold-canadian-maple-leaf *** 1 oz 2012 Gold Canadian Maple Leaf
US $2,599.95
End Date: Wednesday Jun-13-2012 11:09:50 PDT
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2008-canadian-gold-maple-leaf-1-oz-99999-one-ounce-five-nines-rare-99999-eagle 2008 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1 oz .99999 one ounce Five Nines RARE 99999 eagle
US $1,849.99
End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:43:00 PDT
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$50-1-oz-canadian-gold-maple-leaf-various-dates $50 1 OZ CANADIAN GOLD MAPLE LEAF - Various Dates
US $1,850.00
End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 17:55:15 PDT
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2010-1-oz-pure-9999-gold-olympic-hockey-canadian-maple-leaf-pure-gold 2010 1 oz. Pure .9999 Gold Olympic Hockey Canadian Maple Leaf Pure Gold
US $1,785.00
End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 22:40:57 PDT
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3-gold-1-oz-2012-canadian-maple-leaf-coins-9999-fine-gold-gold-maple-leaf 3 - Gold 1 oz. 2012 Canadian Maple Leaf Coins .9999 fine gold - Gold Maple Leaf
US $5,180.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 15:26:03 PDT
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2-gold-1-oz-2012-canadian-maple-leaf-coins-9999-fine-gold-gold-maple-leaf 2 - Gold 1 oz. 2012 Canadian Maple Leaf Coins .9999 fine gold - Gold Maple Leaf
US $3,485.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 15:26:03 PDT
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10-gold-1-oz-2012-canadian-maple-leaf-coins-9999-fine-gold-gold-maple-leaf 10 - Gold 1 oz. 2012 Canadian Maple Leaf Coins .9999 fine gold - Gold Maple Leaf
US $17,100.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 15:28:34 PDT
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5-gold-1-oz-2012-canadian-maple-leaf-coins-9999-fine-gold-gold-maple-leaf 5 - Gold 1 oz. 2012 Canadian Maple Leaf Coins .9999 fine gold - Gold Maple Leaf
US $8,560.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 15:31:03 PDT
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lot-of-5-1oz-gem-bu-canadian-maple-leaf-999-gold-bullion-coins-brilliant-uncirc Lot of 5 1oz Gem BU CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF .999 gold bullion coins Brilliant Uncirc
US $8,799.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 16:06:01 PDT
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Canada’s official bullion coin is called the Gold Maple Leaf. The design (by Walter Ott) was unveiled in 1979 by the Royal Canadian Mint. Before this coin was created, the only other popular gold bullion coin was the South African Krugerrand and it was hard to find. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf has a purity of 0.999 and contains almost no base materials.

The coin is offered in many denominations, sizes and weights ranging from 1/20 oz to 1 oz. On this particular page we have 1 oz Maple Leaf coins for your consideration.

In 1982, the Mint became the first to make a 99.99% pure gold coin. This resulted in the coin getting instant fame in the gold bullion market and it still remains the most recognized and one of the most sought after coins. Collectors and investors alike favor this coin. Since pure gold coins are very malleable, the Maple Leaf emblem on the coin can get ruined if it is treated poorly. Keep it in the airtight package it comes in and you will be fine.

In 2007, the largest Gold Maple Leaf was displayed to the public, which had a face value of one million dollars. This coin is 3cm thick, has diameter of 50cm, weighs 100kgs and has a purity of 0.99999. The coin was designed by Stanley Witten. It is not for sale.

]]> http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/1-oz-gold-canadian-maple-leafs.php/feed 0 Canadian Mint State Gold Coins http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/canadian-mint-state-gold-coins.php http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/canadian-mint-state-gold-coins.php#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:11:08 +0000 admin http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/?p=26 The following coins are graded from MS60-MS70. Look for coins professionally graded by reputable companies such as ICCS, NGC and PCGS.

2012-1-10-oz-0-9999-fine-gold-maple-leafs-in-mint-sealed-plastic 2012 1/10 oz 0.9999 Fine Gold Maple Leafs - in Mint Sealed Plastic
US $195.50 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 15:21:59 PDT
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2012-1-10-oz-0-9999-fine-gold-maple-leafs-in-mint-sealed-plastic 2012 1/10 oz 0.9999 Fine Gold Maple Leafs - in Mint Sealed Plastic
US $195.50 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 18:32:52 PDT
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2012-1-10-oz-0-9999-fine-gold-maple-leafs-in-mint-sealed-plastic 2012 1/10 oz 0.9999 Fine Gold Maple Leafs - in Mint Sealed Plastic
US $195.50 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 18:59:21 PDT
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canada-gold-sovereign-1910-c-ms-64-ngc Canada Gold Sovereign 1910-C MS 64 NGC
US $1,895.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 12:00:05 PDT
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2008-1-oz-gold-maple-leaf-0-99999-fine-w-mint-card-&-coa-27-476-minted! 2008 - 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf - 0.99999 Fine - w/ Mint Card & COA - 27,476 Minted!
US $1,816.49 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:15:17 PDT
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2009-1-oz-gold-maple-leaf-0-99999-fine-w-mint-card-&-coa-13-765-minted! 2009 - 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf - 0.99999 Fine - w/ Mint Card & COA - 13,765 Minted!
US $1,865.61 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:23:24 PDT
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2012-1-10-oz-0-9999-fine-gold-maple-leafs-in-mint-sealed-plastic 2012 1/10 oz 0.9999 Fine Gold Maple Leafs - in Mint Sealed Plastic
US $195.50 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 19:07:38 PDT
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2012-1-10-oz-0-9999-fine-gold-maple-leafs-in-mint-sealed-plastic 2012 1/10 oz 0.9999 Fine Gold Maple Leafs - in Mint Sealed Plastic
US $195.50 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 15:23:00 PDT
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2012-1-10-oz-0-9999-fine-gold-maple-leafs-in-mint-sealed-plastic 2012 1/10 oz 0.9999 Fine Gold Maple Leafs - in Mint Sealed Plastic
US $195.50 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 18:33:17 PDT
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2005-sidney-crosby-royal-canadian-mint-nhl-1-pick-rookie-coin-*slabbed-perfect* 2005 SIDNEY CROSBY Royal Canadian Mint NHL #1 PICK ROOKIE COIN *Slabbed Perfect*
US $7.95
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 4:46:01 PDT
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-05-sidney-crosby-royal-canadian-mint-nhl-1-pick-rookie-coin-slabbed-lot-of-5 '05 SIDNEY CROSBY Royal Canadian Mint NHL #1 PICK ROOKIE COIN Slabbed Lot of 5
US $19.95
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 4:49:32 PDT
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rare-1994-canada-gold-maple-leaf-ngc-ms66-$2-dollar-only-year-made-1-15-oz- RARE 1994 Canada Gold Maple Leaf NGC MS66 $2 Dollar Only Year Made 1/15 Oz.
US $285.00
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 17:14:22 PDT
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-2011-mint-seal-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 2011 mint seal 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $90.99 (8 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 21:00:37 PDT
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-2011-mint-seal-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 2011 mint seal 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $91.99 (8 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 21:05:53 PDT
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-2011-mint-seal-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 2011 mint seal 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $91.00 (13 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 21:10:49 PDT
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-2011-mint-seal-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 2011 mint seal 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $91.00 (10 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 21:15:32 PDT
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-2011-mint-seal-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 2011 mint seal 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $91.00 (10 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 21:20:44 PDT
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-1997-mint-seal-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 1997 mint seal 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $91.00 (9 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 21:25:32 PDT
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-1994-mint-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 1994 mint 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $77.00 (9 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 21:30:41 PDT
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canada-1-20-oz-maple-leaf-1994-mint-1-dollar-gold-0-9999-elisabeth-ii Canada 1/20 oz maple leaf 1994 mint 1 dollar gold 0.9999 Elisabeth II
US $81.00 (8 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 21:35:08 PDT
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2005-canada-$50-gold-ml-99999-pattern-ngc-ms68- 2005 CANADA $50 GOLD ML .99999 PATTERN NGC MS68 .
US $4,796.00
End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 11:28:54 PDT
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2012-1-10-oz-0-9999-fine-gold-maple-leafs-in-mint-sealed-plastic 2012 1/10 oz 0.9999 Fine Gold Maple Leafs - in Mint Sealed Plastic
US $195.50 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 15:24:03 PDT
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2012-1-10-oz-0-9999-fine-gold-maple-leafs-in-mint-sealed-plastic 2012 1/10 oz 0.9999 Fine Gold Maple Leafs - in Mint Sealed Plastic
US $195.50 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 18:33:55 PDT
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royal-canadian-mint-1-ounce-999-fine-gold-bar Royal Canadian Mint 1 Ounce .999 Fine Gold Bar
US $15.50 (5 Bids)
End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 15:21:05 PDT
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canada-gold-coin-calgary-olympics-1988-uncirculated-untouched-mint! Canada GOLD coin, Calgary Olympics, 1988. Uncirculated, untouched, MINT!
US $680.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 17:13:57 PDT
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1994-canada-g$2-maple-leaf-pcgs-ms-68- 1994 CANADA G$2 MAPLE LEAF PCGS MS-68
US $400.00
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 12:39:33 PDT
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1994-canada-g$2-maple-leaf-pcgs-ms-69- 1994 CANADA G$2 MAPLE LEAF PCGS MS-69
US $650.00
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 12:42:13 PDT
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1994-canada-g$2-maple-leaf-ngc-ms-68 1994 CANADA G$2 MAPLE LEAF NGC MS-68
US $450.00
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 12:45:58 PDT
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1994-canada-g$2-maple-leaf-ngc-ms-69 1994 CANADA G$2 MAPLE LEAF NGC MS-69
US $600.00
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 12:48:24 PDT
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2008-ngc-graded-ms-70-canadian-vancouver-2010-olympic-1-ozt-999-fine-gold- 2008 NGC Graded MS 70 Canadian Vancouver 2010 Olympic 1 ozt .999 Fine Gold
US $2,299.00
End Date: Monday May-28-2012 13:00:42 PDT
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2008-gold-maple-1-oz-99999-dodecagon-bu-original-mint-encasement 2008 GOLD MAPLE, 1 OZ. .99999, DODECAGON, BU, ORIGINAL MINT ENCASEMENT
US $2,095.00
End Date: Monday May-28-2012 15:41:50 PDT
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2012-fine-gold-canada-$5-maple-leaf-1-10-oz-mint-sealed- 2012 Fine Gold Canada $5 Maple Leaf 1/10 oz Mint Sealed
US $240.69
End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 4:44:15 PDT
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canada-1914-$10-gold-iccs-ms62-rare-in-this-grade Canada 1914 $10 Gold ICCS MS62 - rare in this grade
US $2,451.13
End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 15:41:26 PDT
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1997-$50-ms64-canada-gold-maple-coin-mounted-police-ngc 1997 $50 MS64 CANADA GOLD MAPLE COIN MOUNTED POLICE NGC
US $2,399.99
End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 21:46:38 PDT
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**2009**five-dollar-iccs**ms-67**silver-ml-super-gem **2009**Five Dollar ICCS**MS-67**Silver ML SUPER-GEM
US $98.24
End Date: Monday Jun-04-2012 12:18:29 PDT
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1976-$100-olympic-gold-1-4-oz-rcm-mint-sealed-!! 1976 $100 Olympic Gold 1/4 OZ RCM Mint Sealed !!
US $449.99
End Date: Tuesday Jun-05-2012 18:37:59 PDT
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2008-canada-maple-leaf-$10-ten-dollar-gold-1-4oz-coin-pcgs-ms69 2008 CANADA MAPLE LEAF $10 TEN DOLLAR GOLD 1/4oz COIN PCGS MS69
US $829.95
End Date: Wednesday Jun-06-2012 3:28:37 PDT
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2000-canada-$5-1-10-oz-9999-gold-maple-leaf-coin-fireworks-privy-ngc-ms67 2000 Canada $5 1/10 oz .9999 Gold Maple Leaf Coin Fireworks Privy NGC MS67
US $269.00
End Date: Thursday Jun-07-2012 9:29:07 PDT
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2011-royal-canadian-canada-mint-1-ounce-gold-coin 2011 Royal Canadian Canada Mint 1 Ounce Gold Coin
US $1,850.00
End Date: Thursday Jun-07-2012 17:59:23 PDT
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2009-canada-gold-maple-leaf-1-25-oz-orig-mint-packaging 2009 CANADA GOLD MAPLE LEAF 1/25 OZ ORIG MINT PACKAGING
US $134.95
End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 17:09:33 PDT
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1971-us-mint-ike-$ 1971/ US MINT IKE $
US $50.00
End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 12:54:08 PDT
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2002-14k-$100-canada-oil-industry-colour-gold-coin-1-4oz-gold-new-mint-box-+-coa 2002 14K $100 Canada Oil Industry Colour Gold Coin 1/4oz Gold NEW MINT BOX + COA
US $502.95
End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 14:39:03 PDT
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1911-c-canada-g-v-gold-coin-sovereign-anacs-cert-genuine-grade-ms-62-sparkling 1911 C CANADA G V GOLD COIN SOVEREIGN ANACS CERT GENUINE GRADE MS 62 SPARKLING
US $562.09
End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 14:08:24 PDT
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1911-c-canada-g-v-gold-coin-sovereign-anacs-cert-genuine-grade-ms-63-gorgeous- 1911 C CANADA G V GOLD COIN SOVEREIGN ANACS CERT GENUINE GRADE MS 63 GORGEOUS
US $583.15
End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 14:37:04 PDT
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5-dollars-1913-gold-pcgs-ms62-its-a-pcgs-graded-coin 5 Dollars 1913 Gold PCGS MS62 its a PCGS graded coin
US $1,049.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 17:40:24 PDT
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A mint state coin is any coin that is in the same perfect condition that it was in after having left the mint. Such mint state coins should show absolutely no sign of circulation through human hands. However, it is possible for such coins to show some mint processing defects such as dents or bag marks. The main reason why such coins should never touch any human hands is because the oils from one’s bare fingers could mar the surfaces of coins.

When grading any coins, it is best to grade coins one at a time with the utmost precision. Many international grading companies like the ICCS use various grading systems that help to determine the condition of the coin in use. For Mint State coins the following are the various grades that are assigned.

  • MS-60 -Typical Mintstate
  • MS-61 -Typical Mintstate
  • MS-62 -Select Mintstate
  • MS-63 -Choice Mintstate
  • MS-64 -Very Choice Mintstate
  • MS-65 -Gem Mintstate
  • MS-66 -Gem Mintstate
  • MS-67 -Superb Mintstate
  • MS-68 -Superb Mintstate
  • MS-69 -Superb Mintstate
  • MS-70 -Perfect Mintstate

In the above grading, MS stands for ‘Mint State’ and the numeric value assigned to it denotes the grade value assigned to the coin. 60 is the lowest possible designation that can be assigned to a coin and might indicate that the coin has a very weak base or that it might have minor scratch marks. However, it should be noted that even this low value of 60 is a much higher grade than a coin that has been in circulation. On the other hand, MS-70 denotes a coin that is perfect and has no defects at all. But there are very few coins that have a grade value of 70.

Each successive coin in the numeric values will be of similar quality to its precedent, the only difference being in that it will have fewer marks and hairlines cracks. For instance, an MS-66 coin will have better color and be more lustrous than an MS-63 coin; but at the same time, it might have more hairline cracks than an MS-69 coin.

]]> http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/canadian-mint-state-gold-coins.php/feed 0 Rare Canadian Gold Coins http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/rare-canadian-gold-coins.php http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/rare-canadian-gold-coins.php#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:08:20 +0000 admin http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/?p=25 Highly desirable rarities include Newfoundland $2 pieces, and gold sovereigns.

-rare-1999-$5-gold-canada-maple-leaf-hologram-ngc-sp69-plus-bonus-gift "RARE" 1999 $5 GOLD CANADA MAPLE LEAF HOLOGRAM...NGC SP69...PLUS BONUS GIFT
US $499.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 7:05:02 PDT
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2001-1-4-oz-gold-maple-leaf-hologram-9999-fine-rare! 2001 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf Hologram .9999 fine. Rare!
US $490.23 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:21:57 PDT
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1999-maple-leaf-1-10-gold-coin-20-year-anniversary-rare 1999 MAPLE LEAF 1/10 GOLD COIN 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY -Rare
US $170.00 (8 Bids)
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 19:09:54 PDT
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1994-gold-maple-leaf-1-15-oz-very-rare 1994 GOLD MAPLE LEAF 1/15 oz VERY RARE
US $879.26 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:08:32 PDT
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2004-$150-canadian-75-gold-proof-year-of-the-monkey-hologram-w-box-&-coa-rare 2004 $150 Canadian .75 Gold Proof Year of the Monkey Hologram w/ Box & COA -RARE
US $44.43 (7 Bids)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 18:14:07 PDT
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2001-$150-canadian-75-gold-proof-year-of-the-snake-hologram-w-box-&-coa-rare 2001 $150 Canadian .75 Gold Proof Year of the Snake Hologram w/ Box & COA - RARE
US $79.00 (6 Bids)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 18:14:07 PDT
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2007-$150-canadian-75-gold-proof-year-of-the-pig-hologram-w-box-&-coa-rare!! 2007 $150 Canadian .75 Gold Proof Year of the Pig Hologram w/ Box & COA - RARE!!
US $40.99 (4 Bids)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 18:14:08 PDT
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1967-gold-continnial-canada-24k-medal-pure-gold-rare 1967 Gold Continnial Canada 24K Medal Pure Gold Rare
US $2,350.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 14:20:32 PDT
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2006-canada-$200-dollars-gold-coin-timber-trade-rare-3200-coins-only 2006 CANADA $200 DOLLARS GOLD COIN TIMBER TRADE RARE 3200 COINS ONLY
US $1,349.00
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 17:11:14 PDT
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rare-1994-canada-gold-maple-leaf-ngc-ms66-$2-dollar-only-year-made-1-15-oz- RARE 1994 Canada Gold Maple Leaf NGC MS66 $2 Dollar Only Year Made 1/15 Oz.
US $285.00
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 17:14:22 PDT
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2005-canada-$200-dollars-gold-coin-fur-trade-rare-3669-coins-only 2005 CANADA $200 DOLLARS GOLD COIN FUR TRADE RARE 3669 COINS ONLY
US $1,349.00
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 17:15:59 PDT
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rare-1999-maple-leaf-1-10-gold-coin-20-years-anniversary-privy-mark-uncirculated RARE 1999 MAPLE LEAF 1/10 GOLD COIN 20 YEARS ANNIVERSARY PRIVY MARK UNCIRCULATED
US $229.00
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 11:37:09 PDT
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1976-canada-100-dollars-gold-rare-original-packaging- 1976 Canada. 100 Dollars. Gold. Rare original packaging.
US $540.33
End Date: Monday May-28-2012 5:57:23 PDT
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2003-$150-canadian-75-gold-proof-year-of-the-sheep-hologram-w-box-&-coa-rare 2003 $150 Canadian .75 Gold Proof Year of the Sheep Hologram w/ Box & COA -RARE
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday May-28-2012 17:57:34 PDT
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2006-$150-canadian-75-gold-proof-year-of-the-dog-hologram-w-box-&-coa-rare 2006 $150 Canadian .75 Gold Proof Year of the Dog Hologram w/ Box & COA -RARE
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday May-28-2012 17:59:12 PDT
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canada-1914-$10-gold-iccs-ms62-rare-in-this-grade Canada 1914 $10 Gold ICCS MS62 - rare in this grade
US $2,451.13
End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 15:41:26 PDT
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2006-canada-silver-dollar-red-enamel-proof-medal-of-bravery-rare 2006 CANADA SILVER DOLLAR RED ENAMEL PROOF MEDAL OF BRAVERY RARE
US $199.99
End Date: Saturday Jun-02-2012 10:08:51 PDT
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2-rare-$5-gold-maple-leaf~~heat-bent-&-rare~~~ 2 Rare $5 Gold Maple Leaf~~HEAT BENT & RARE~~~
US $2,650.00
End Date: Wednesday Jun-06-2012 12:47:48 PDT
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2007-canadian-gold-maple-leaf-1-oz-99999-one-ounce-five-nines-rare-99999-eagle 2007 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1 oz .99999 one ounce Five Nines RARE 99999 eagle
US $1,829.99
End Date: Thursday Jun-07-2012 9:07:21 PDT
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1999-canada-gold-2-dollars-nunavut-proof-strike-3146-rare 1999 CANADA GOLD 2 DOLLARS NUNAVUT PROOF STRIKE #3146 RARE
US $549.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 7:35:35 PDT
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2001-1-4-oz-gold-maple-leaf-hologram-9999-fine-rare! 2001 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf Hologram .9999 fine. Rare!
US $588.47
End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 21:16:38 PDT
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2008-canadian-gold-maple-leaf-1-oz-99999-one-ounce-five-nines-rare-99999-eagle 2008 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1 oz .99999 one ounce Five Nines RARE 99999 eagle
US $1,849.99
End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:43:00 PDT
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In order for a coin to be considered rare, it has to satisfy two terms of evaluation. Firstly, the retail coin price and second its current value. The value of the coin mainly depends on the current value of it in the markets. What adds to the value of such rare coins is their scarcity. The scarcer a coin is, the more its value will be. Earlier in its history, Canada mainly used coins of British, American and Spanish descent. It was only in 1858 that coins were minted directly by the Royal Canadian Mint.

As a result, even today many Canadian coins are considered to be very rare. The 1911 silver dollar was described in 1970 as the ‘most valuable coin in the world’ by Guinness Book of Records, and owing to its rarity, was sold for $690,000 US to a Calgary dealer at an auction.

Apart from this silver coin, there are other gold coins that are considered to be very rare such as the Gold Sovereign or the Newfoundland Two Dollars. The Gold Sovereign was first issued in 1489 for Henry VII of England and was made of pure gold. The nominal face value of this coin was £1 or 20 shillings though it was mainly considered to be official bullion and so had no inscription stating its face value. The production of such gold sovereigns was discontinued in 1604 and was replaced by Laurels. In 1817, the minting of such Gold Sovereign coins was started again with the reverse of the coins having a design depicting Saint George slaying a dragon.

Another gold coin considered to be quite rare till today is the Newfoundland Two Dollars coin that had a diameter of 17.98 millimeters and weighed 3.33 grams. These Two Dollar coins were embossed with the picture of Victoria, and had the inscription ‘Newfoundland’ along with the saying ‘By the grace of God, Queen’ etched on its surface. Such Newfoundland gold coins were valued at higher rates than the gold used to manufacture many other coins during the same period.

]]> http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/rare-canadian-gold-coins.php/feed 0 Newfoundland Gold Coins http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/newfoundland-gold-coins.php http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/newfoundland-gold-coins.php#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:59:23 +0000 admin http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/?p=24 Newfoundland pieces feature a bust of Queen Victoria.

Filed under Gold and Platinum on eBay

canada-newfoundland-gold-2-dollars-1888-au-58-ngc Canada Newfoundland Gold 2 Dollars 1888 AU 58 NGC
US $409.99 (10 Bids)
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 12:00:28 PDT
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1880-newfoundland-$2-gold-icg-ms-61 1880 Newfoundland $2 gold ICG MS-61
US $4,950.00
End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 14:43:08 PDT
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newfoundland-2$-gold-1881-icg-graded Newfoundland 2$ gold 1881 ICG graded
US $550.00 (1 Bid)
End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 15:09:31 PDT
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1865-newfoundland-canada-gold-coin-2-dollars-xf-au-superb-victoria 1865 NEWFOUNDLAND , CANADA GOLD COIN 2 DOLLARS XF/AU SUPERB, VICTORIA
US $699.00
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 12:44:14 PDT
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1882-h-newfoundland-canada-gold-coin-2-dollars-au-superb-victoria 1882 H NEWFOUNDLAND , CANADA GOLD COIN 2 DOLLARS AU SUPERB, VICTORIA
US $499.00
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 12:45:54 PDT
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victorian-newfoundland-$2-gold-love-token Victorian Newfoundland $2 Gold - Love Token
US $245.55
End Date: Monday May-28-2012 9:29:50 PDT
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newfoundland-2-dollars-1881-gold Newfoundland 2 Dollars 1881 Gold
US $1,155.00
End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 3:21:07 PDT
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Before Canada became a confederation in 1867, most of the gold coins that were used were actually manufactured in Great Britain, Portugal, France and Spain. The first gold coins to be minted in Canada were produced in Newfoundland and were a series of two-dollar gold pieces. The only reason that such coins were minted in denominations of just two-dollars was the belief that since gold was too small, it would easily get lost. The imprinting of such gold coins used dies that were developed in London and included a portrait of Victoria, the word ‘NEWFOUNDLAND’ and the abbreviation D. G. REG., which meant ‘By the grace of God, Queen.’ The reverse of the die contained the date of manufacture along with the value of the coin inscribed in one of three ways viz. ‘2 DOLLARS’, ‘ONE HUNDRED PENCE’ and ‘TWO HUNDRED CENTS.’

Since Newfoundland did not have a mint of its own, these gold coins were all minted in England. These two-dollar pieces were produced in 1865, 1870, 1872, 1880, 1881, 1885 and 1888 by the Royal Mint of England and in 1982 by a private minting firm owned by Ralph Heaton and Sons in Birmingham. These 1882 coins bear a small ‘H’ below the date to denote this aspect. During the first and second world wars and just before Newfoundland’s entry into the Confederation, the Mint in Ottawa used to strike the gold coins for Newfoundland. On account of many reasons, these gold Newfoundland coins are considered to be quite rare even today.

Such Newfoundland gold coins were valued at higher rates than the gold used to manufacture many other coins at the same time. This was mainly due to two factors viz. the higher unit cost of these Newfoundland coins and the higher demand of these coins at the time in Canada.

]]> http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/newfoundland-gold-coins.php/feed 0 Graded Canadian Gold Coins http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/graded-gold-coins.php http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/graded-gold-coins.php#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:18:49 +0000 admin http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/?p=23 Graded coins are bought and sold at fair market value like liquid assets.

The following coins have been graded by either ICCS, NGS or PCGS. These are three of the most reputable grading companies for Canadian coinage.

-rare-1999-$5-gold-canada-maple-leaf-hologram-ngc-sp69-plus-bonus-gift "RARE" 1999 $5 GOLD CANADA MAPLE LEAF HOLOGRAM...NGC SP69...PLUS BONUS GIFT
US $499.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 7:05:02 PDT
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canada-gold-sovereign-1910-c-ms-64-ngc Canada Gold Sovereign 1910-C MS 64 NGC
US $1,895.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 12:00:05 PDT
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2012-canada-jubilee-$300-gold-coin-with-genuine-diamond-pcgs-pr69dcam-top-pop 2012 CANADA JUBILEE $300 GOLD COIN WITH GENUINE DIAMOND - PCGS PR69DCAM TOP POP
US $2,574.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:32:17 PDT
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rare-1994-canada-gold-maple-leaf-ngc-ms66-$2-dollar-only-year-made-1-15-oz- RARE 1994 Canada Gold Maple Leaf NGC MS66 $2 Dollar Only Year Made 1/15 Oz.
US $285.00
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 17:14:22 PDT
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2003-canada-lunar-ram-$150-gold-proof-coin-pcgs-pr69 2003 CANADA LUNAR RAM $150 GOLD PROOF COIN PCGS PR69
US $969.95
End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 9:40:16 PDT
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2005-canada-$50-gold-ml-99999-pattern-ngc-ms68- 2005 CANADA $50 GOLD ML .99999 PATTERN NGC MS68 .
US $4,796.00
End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 11:28:54 PDT
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1912-$10-canadian-gold-ngc-certified 1912 $10 Canadian Gold - NGC Certified
US $799.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 18:32:51 PDT
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2005-canada-maple-leaf-liberation-tulip-privy-$10-ten-dollar-gold-coin-pcgs-sp69 2005 CANADA MAPLE LEAF LIBERATION TULIP PRIVY $10 TEN DOLLAR GOLD COIN PCGS SP69
US $1,099.95
End Date: Friday May-25-2012 14:36:25 PDT
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2000-canada-gold-hologram-dragon-proof-coin-ngc-pf69 2000 Canada Gold Hologram Dragon Proof Coin NGC PF69
US $1,095.00
End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 20:47:42 PDT
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canada-newfoundland-gold-2-dollars-1888-au-58-ngc Canada Newfoundland Gold 2 Dollars 1888 AU 58 NGC
US $409.99 (10 Bids)
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 12:00:28 PDT
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1994-canada-g$2-maple-leaf-pcgs-ms-68- 1994 CANADA G$2 MAPLE LEAF PCGS MS-68
US $400.00
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 12:39:33 PDT
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1994-canada-g$2-maple-leaf-pcgs-ms-69- 1994 CANADA G$2 MAPLE LEAF PCGS MS-69
US $650.00
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 12:42:13 PDT
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1994-canada-g$2-maple-leaf-ngc-ms-68 1994 CANADA G$2 MAPLE LEAF NGC MS-68
US $450.00
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 12:45:58 PDT
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1994-canada-g$2-maple-leaf-ngc-ms-69 1994 CANADA G$2 MAPLE LEAF NGC MS-69
US $600.00
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 12:48:24 PDT
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2008-ngc-graded-ms-70-canadian-vancouver-2010-olympic-1-ozt-999-fine-gold- 2008 NGC Graded MS 70 Canadian Vancouver 2010 Olympic 1 ozt .999 Fine Gold
US $2,299.00
End Date: Monday May-28-2012 13:00:42 PDT
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canada-1914-$10-gold-iccs-ms62-rare-in-this-grade Canada 1914 $10 Gold ICCS MS62 - rare in this grade
US $2,451.13
End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 15:41:26 PDT
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1997-$50-ms64-canada-gold-maple-coin-mounted-police-ngc 1997 $50 MS64 CANADA GOLD MAPLE COIN MOUNTED POLICE NGC
US $2,399.99
End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 21:46:38 PDT
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2008-canada-$50-gold-maple-1oz-ounce-9999-van-2010-canada-olympics-pcgs-gem-bu 2008 Canada $50 Gold Maple 1oz Ounce .9999 Van 2010 Canada Olympics PCGS Gem BU
US $2,374.95
End Date: Friday Jun-01-2012 5:15:03 PDT
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**2009**five-dollar-iccs**ms-67**silver-ml-super-gem **2009**Five Dollar ICCS**MS-67**Silver ML SUPER-GEM
US $98.24
End Date: Monday Jun-04-2012 12:18:29 PDT
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2008-canada-maple-leaf-$10-ten-dollar-gold-1-4oz-coin-pcgs-ms69 2008 CANADA MAPLE LEAF $10 TEN DOLLAR GOLD 1/4oz COIN PCGS MS69
US $829.95
End Date: Wednesday Jun-06-2012 3:28:37 PDT
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-99999-gold-maple-leaf-coin-$200-pcgs-superb-gem-bu-first-strike-x4ozt-5-nines .99999 Gold Maple Leaf Coin $200 PCGS Superb Gem BU First Strike x4ozt (5 NINES)
US $9,266.00
End Date: Thursday Jun-07-2012 9:24:56 PDT
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2000-canada-$5-1-10-oz-9999-gold-maple-leaf-coin-fireworks-privy-ngc-ms67 2000 Canada $5 1/10 oz .9999 Gold Maple Leaf Coin Fireworks Privy NGC MS67
US $269.00
End Date: Thursday Jun-07-2012 9:29:07 PDT
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2001-canada-g$5-maple-leaf-viking-privy-pcgs-sp-69-tone 2001 CANADA G$5 MAPLE LEAF VIKING PRIVY PCGS SP 69 TONE
US $550.00
End Date: Friday Jun-08-2012 7:02:33 PDT
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1989-canada-maple-leaf-$5-five-dollar-gold-proof-coin-pcgs-pr69-dcam 1989 CANADA MAPLE LEAF $5 FIVE DOLLAR GOLD PROOF COIN PCGS PR69 DCAM
US $499.95
End Date: Saturday Jun-09-2012 1:49:41 PDT
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1979-canada-$100-gold-coin;-0-5000ozt-agw;-iccs-pf-66-uhc 1979 Canada $100 Gold Coin; 0.5000ozt AGW; ICCS PF-66 UHC
US $1,099.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 10:04:09 PDT
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2000-dragon-hologram-$150-gold-iccs-pf-67-uh-cameo 2000 Dragon Hologram $150 Gold ICCS PF-67 UH Cameo
US $1,154.34
End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 13:34:17 PDT
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5-dollars-1913-gold-pcgs-ms62-its-a-pcgs-graded-coin 5 Dollars 1913 Gold PCGS MS62 its a PCGS graded coin
US $1,049.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 17:40:24 PDT
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2003-canada-gold-$150-year-of-the-sheep-hologram-proof-ngc-pf69 2003 Canada Gold $150 'Year of the Sheep' Hologram Proof - NGC PF69
US $850.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 22:25:27 PDT
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2000-canada-gold-$150-year-of-the-dragon-hologram-proof-ngc-pf69 2000 Canada Gold $150 'Year of the Dragon' Hologram Proof - NGC PF69
US $850.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 22:25:28 PDT
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2001-canada-gold-$150-year-of-the-snake-hologram-proof-ngc-pf69 2001 Canada Gold $150 'Year of the Snake' Hologram Proof - NGC PF69
US $850.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 22:26:30 PDT
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2002-canada-gold-$150-year-of-the-horse-hologram-proof-ngc-pf69 2002 Canada Gold $150 'Year of the Horse' Hologram Proof - NGC PF69
US $850.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 22:26:31 PDT
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2004-canada-gold-$150-year-of-the-monkey-hologram-proof-ngc-pf69 2004 Canada Gold $150 'Year of the Monkey' Hologram Proof - NGC PF69
US $950.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 22:28:34 PDT
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When coins are minted, they are usually described on the basis of various factors such as their country of origin, denomination, mint mark, date, type and condition. Most of these rankings would be accepted as accurate, with the exception of condition as some coins might be minted with stronger metals than others. Also, the condition of a coin cannot be determined simply through the naked eye. It is for this reason that a standard grading coin system has evolved which lays down certain guidelines along which coins are to be graded.

One type of such grading system is the International Coin Certification Service (ICCS) which is located in Toronto, Canada.  It was founded in 1986, and determines the authenticity and condition of various coins. Although ICCS grades coins from different countries, it in particular grades the Canadian dollar. ICCS has now achieved a name for itself and is considered to be very respected in providing consistent grades. The first step in grading coins is to determine whether it the coin is new or has been circulated for some time. After this has been determined, the coin is graded according to the generally accepted grading formats. Some of these more commonly used standard formats are:

  • AG-3      About Good
  • G-4        Good
  • VG-8      Very Good
  • VG-10    Very Good Plus
  • F-12       Fine
  • F-15       Fine Plus
  • VF-20     Very Fine
  • VF-30     Very Fine Plus
  • EF-40     Extremely Fine
  • EF-45     Choice Extremely Fine

Once the coins have been graded, the coins are packaged in a sealed envelope which has the seal of the ICCS grade certificate on one side. This grading certificate signifies a certification number, the assigned grade along with any comments regarding the grade given. Although there are many other grading companies in the world, ICCS is very reputed as it recognizes major and many minor varieties of coins.

]]> http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/graded-gold-coins.php/feed 0 Canadian Gold Sovereigns http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/gold-sovereigns.php http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/gold-sovereigns.php#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:30:55 +0000 admin http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/?p=21 The Canadian Mint in Ottawa struck gold sovereigns between 1908 and 1919. All of these coins are scarce, some rare, and two of the dates are extremely rare. Edward VII was on the reverse until 1910 and after which George V held the crown.

canada-gold-sovereign-1910-c-ms-64-ngc Canada Gold Sovereign 1910-C MS 64 NGC
US $1,895.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 12:00:05 PDT
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1911-c-canada-g-v-gold-coin-sovereign-anacs-cert-genuine-grade-ms-62-sparkling 1911 C CANADA G V GOLD COIN SOVEREIGN ANACS CERT GENUINE GRADE MS 62 SPARKLING
US $562.09
End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 14:08:24 PDT
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1911-c-canada-g-v-gold-coin-sovereign-anacs-cert-genuine-grade-ms-63-gorgeous- 1911 C CANADA G V GOLD COIN SOVEREIGN ANACS CERT GENUINE GRADE MS 63 GORGEOUS
US $583.15
End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 14:37:04 PDT
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km-20-canada-1918-c-slabbed-gold-sovereign-au-55- KM 20 Canada 1918 C Slabbed Gold Sovereign, AU-55.
US $994.95
End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 17:11:53 PDT
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Gold Sovereign coins were first minted in 1489 for Henry VII of England. These coins were minted of pure gold and had a face value of £1 or 20 shillings. However, since such coins were considered official bullion, there was no inscription stating their face value. Although, the production of such Gold Sovereigns was discontinued in 1604 and was replaced by Laurels, the minting of these coins was restarted again in 1817.

For ten years between 1908 and 1919, The Canadian Mint at Ottawa minted such Gold Sovereign coins. This Ottawa Mint was specially constructed to manufacture such gold coins and on January 2nd 1908, Canada became the first country outside England to mint British sovereigns. All the coins produced during these ten years are extremely rare even today. Other than gold, there were also other coins minted in silver and ordinary base metal. Today, the Ottawa mint is still in operation but is now called The Royal Canadian Mint.

Between 1908 and 1919, a total of 628,152 Gold Sovereign coins were minted with its highest productions coming in the years 1918 where 106,570 coins were minted and in 1919 when 135,957 coins were produced.

The main reasons why such coins are considered to be quite rare today are that many of them melted down soon after minting, resulting in their destruction. As a result, only a few coins were left leading to their becoming scarce. In 1817, when the minting of such Gold Sovereign coins had restarted, the front portrait was that of King Edward VII and was done by G. W. de Saulles whereas the reverse portrait was prepared by Benedetto Pistrucci and depicted Saint George astride a horse slaying a dragon. As a referral, every Canadian Sovereign gold coin minted in future included the letter ‘C’ under this image to denote that they were minted in Ottawa.

]]> http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/gold-sovereigns.php/feed 0 Canadian Gold Proof Coins http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/gold-proof-coins.php http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/gold-proof-coins.php#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:04:57 +0000 admin http://www.canadiangoldauctions.com/?p=18 Proofs are minted especially for collectors.

2004-proof-1-25oz-gold-canadian-moose-9999-fine 2004 Proof 1/25oz Gold Canadian Moose .9999 Fine
US $150.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 20:57:28 PDT
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canada-$100-dollars-gold-coin-empress-1991-proof CANADA $100 DOLLARS GOLD COIN EMPRESS 1991 PROOF
US $579.00
End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 21:20:49 PDT
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sold-out-2011-proof-boreal-forest-50-cents-1-25-oz-fine-9999-gold-coin SOLD OUT 2011 PROOF 'BOREAL FOREST' 50 Cents 1/25 Oz. FINE .9999 GOLD COIN
US $149.95
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 19:10:51 PDT
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sold-out-2011-proof-peregrine-falcon-50-cents-1-25-oz-fine-9999-gold-coin SOLD OUT 2011 PROOF 'PEREGRINE FALCON' 50 Cents 1/25 Oz. FINE .9999 GOLD COIN
US $149.95
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 19:11:09 PDT
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1989-canada-maple-leaf-proof-9999-gold-four-4-coin-set-tenth-10th-anniv-1-85-oz 1989 Canada Maple Leaf PROOF .9999 Gold Four 4 coin set Tenth 10th Anniv 1.85 oz
US $3,999.00
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 9:51:22 PDT
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2004-$150-canadian-75-gold-proof-year-of-the-monkey-hologram-w-box-&-coa-rare 2004 $150 Canadian .75 Gold Proof Year of the Monkey Hologram w/ Box & COA -RARE
US $44.43 (7 Bids)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 18:14:07 PDT
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2001-$150-canadian-75-gold-proof-year-of-the-snake-hologram-w-box-&-coa-rare 2001 $150 Canadian .75 Gold Proof Year of the Snake Hologram w/ Box & COA - RARE
US $79.00 (6 Bids)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 18:14:07 PDT
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2007-$150-canadian-75-gold-proof-year-of-the-pig-hologram-w-box-&-coa-rare!! 2007 $150 Canadian .75 Gold Proof Year of the Pig Hologram w/ Box & COA - RARE!!
US $40.99 (4 Bids)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 18:14:08 PDT
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-pope-john-paul-ii-proof-gold-coin-$75-2005-canada Pope John Paul II Proof gold coin $75 2005 Canada
US $1,375.00
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 17:12:34 PDT
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canada-gold-50-dollars-end-of-ww-ii-2005-proof CANADA GOLD 50 DOLLARS END OF WW II 2005 PROOF
US $649.00
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 21:26:59 PDT
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2003-canada-lunar-ram-$150-gold-proof-coin-pcgs-pr69 2003 CANADA LUNAR RAM $150 GOLD PROOF COIN PCGS PR69
US $969.95
End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 9:40:16 PDT
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canada-$4-silver-dollars-parasaurolopus-proof-2007 CANADA $4 SILVER DOLLARS PARASAUROLOPUS PROOF 2007
US $299.99
End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 18:11:20 PDT
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1977-22kt-gold-proof-canadian-coin-original-packaging 1977 22kt Gold Proof Canadian Coin ORIGINAL PACKAGING
US $999.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday May-25-2012 4:02:31 PDT
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sold-out-2011-proof-wood-bison-50-cents-1-25-oz-fine-9999-gold-coin SOLD OUT 2011 PROOF 'WOOD BISON' 50 Cents 1/25 Oz. FINE .9999 GOLD COIN
US $159.95
End Date: Friday May-25-2012 19:23:40 PDT
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2006-canada-10th-anniversary-22kt-proof-gold-$2-coin 2006 CANADA 10TH ANNIVERSARY 22KT PROOF GOLD $2 COIN
US $725.00
End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 14:42:40 PDT
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2000-canada-millenium-22kt-proof-gold-$2-coin-bears 2000 CANADA Millenium 22KT PROOF GOLD $2 COIN Bears
US $575.00
End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 17:06:08 PDT
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1999-canada-nunavut-22kt-proof-gold-$2-coin-drum-dance 1999 CANADA Nunavut 22KT PROOF GOLD $2 COIN Drum Dance
US $525.00
End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 17:19:10 PDT
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2000-canada-gold-hologram-dragon-proof-coin-ngc-pf69 2000 Canada Gold Hologram Dragon Proof Coin NGC PF69
US $1,095.00
End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 20:47:42 PDT
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the-canadian-majestic-moose-2004-1-25oz-99-99-proof The Canadian Majestic Moose 2004 1/25oz 99.99% Proof
US $221.04
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 18:25:10 PDT
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the-canadian-voyageurs-2005-1-25oz-99-99-proof The Canadian VOYAGEURS 2005 1/25oz 99.99% Proof
US $147.31
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 18:45:25 PDT
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2011-gold-wayne-&-walter-gretzky-22k-$200-proof-cased-coin 2011 GOLD 'WAYNE & WALTER GRETZKY' 22K $200 PROOF CASED COIN
US $1,299.95
End Date: Monday May-28-2012 10:31:17 PDT
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2003-$150-canadian-75-gold-proof-year-of-the-sheep-hologram-w-box-&-coa-rare 2003 $150 Canadian .75 Gold Proof Year of the Sheep Hologram w/ Box & COA -RARE
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday May-28-2012 17:57:34 PDT
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2006-$150-canadian-75-gold-proof-year-of-the-dog-hologram-w-box-&-coa-rare 2006 $150 Canadian .75 Gold Proof Year of the Dog Hologram w/ Box & COA -RARE
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday May-28-2012 17:59:12 PDT
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1988-canada-canadian-gold-$100-coin-bowhead-whale-proof-1-4-ounce-oz 1988 Canada Canadian Gold $100 Coin Bowhead Whale Proof 1/4 Ounce Oz
US $499.99
End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:59:23 PDT
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1989-proof-maple-leaf-gold-coin 1989 Proof Maple Leaf Gold coin
US $2,058.16
End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 8:51:59 PDT
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canada-100-dollars-gold-coin-the-library-proof-2001 CANADA 100 DOLLARS GOLD COIN THE LIBRARY PROOF 2001
US $599.00
End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 10:21:18 PDT
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1979-canadian-$100-22k-gold-proof-coin 1979 Canadian $100 22k Gold Proof Coin
US $900.00
End Date: Friday Jun-01-2012 12:00:28 PDT
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2006-canada-silver-dollar-red-enamel-proof-medal-of-bravery-rare 2006 CANADA SILVER DOLLAR RED ENAMEL PROOF MEDAL OF BRAVERY RARE
US $199.99
End Date: Saturday Jun-02-2012 10:08:51 PDT
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2007-canada-silver-dollar-enamel-proof-thayendanegea 2007 CANADA SILVER DOLLAR ENAMEL PROOF THAYENDANEGEA
US $164.99
End Date: Saturday Jun-02-2012 10:39:44 PDT
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2012-proof-50-cent-bluenose-1-25-oz-gold-9999-fine-cased-coin 2012 PROOF 50 Cent BLUENOSE 1/25 Oz GOLD .9999 FINE CASED COIN
US $132.58
End Date: Saturday Jun-02-2012 14:28:03 PDT
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sold-out-2011-proof-orca-whale-50-cents-1-25-oz-fine-9999-gold-coin SOLD OUT 2011 PROOF 'ORCA WHALE' 50 Cents 1/25 Oz. FINE .9999 GOLD COIN
US $169.95
End Date: Monday Jun-04-2012 8:00:49 PDT
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2002-canada-$100-proof-gold-coin-oil-industry 2002 Canada $100 Proof Gold Coin - Oil Industry
US $584.54
End Date: Tuesday Jun-05-2012 8:27:36 PDT
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1989-canada-maple-leaf-10th-anniv-gold-proof-4-coin-set 1989 CANADA MAPLE LEAF 10TH ANNIV GOLD PROOF 4 COIN SET
US $4,999.95
End Date: Tuesday Jun-05-2012 12:50:31 PDT
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canada-$100-dollars-gold-coin-hokey-2006-proof CANADA $100 DOLLARS GOLD COIN HOKEY 2006 PROOF
US $599.00
End Date: Tuesday Jun-05-2012 23:06:28 PDT
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canada-silver-1-2-dollar-daffodil-lily-proof-2003-4 CANADA SILVER 1/2 DOLLAR DAFFODIL LILY PROOF 2003-4
US $99.00
End Date: Wednesday Jun-06-2012 12:10:29 PDT
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1989-4-piece-canada-proof-gold-maple-leaf-coin-set-in-box-w-coa 1989 4 Piece Canada Proof Gold Maple Leaf Coin Set, In Box w/ COA
US $4,195.00
End Date: Wednesday Jun-06-2012 15:21:14 PDT
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1989-proof-gold-maple-leaf-in-capsule 1989 Proof Gold Maple Leaf in Capsule
US $2,456.04
End Date: Thursday Jun-07-2012 9:21:52 PDT
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1989-proof-1-4-oz-gold-maple-leaf-in-capsule 1989 Proof 1/4 Oz. Gold Maple Leaf in Capsule
US $687.69
End Date: Thursday Jun-07-2012 9:24:14 PDT
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2009-canada-gold-$1-2-dolar-1-25-oz-50-cents-red-maple-early-strike-proof- 2009 CANADA GOLD $1/2 DOLAR 1/25 OZ 50 CENTS RED MAPLE EARLY STRIKE PROOF
US $149.00
End Date: Thursday Jun-07-2012 22:43:10 PDT
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1989-canada-maple-leaf-$5-five-dollar-gold-proof-coin-pcgs-pr69-dcam 1989 CANADA MAPLE LEAF $5 FIVE DOLLAR GOLD PROOF COIN PCGS PR69 DCAM
US $499.95
End Date: Saturday Jun-09-2012 1:49:41 PDT
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2006-canada-$100-proof-gold-coin-hockey 2006 Canada $100 Proof Gold Coin - Hockey
US $486.25
End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 7:03:56 PDT
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1999-canada-gold-2-dollars-nunavut-proof-strike-3146-rare 1999 CANADA GOLD 2 DOLLARS NUNAVUT PROOF STRIKE #3146 RARE
US $549.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 7:35:35 PDT
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1977-22kt-gold-proof-canadian-coin-original-packaging 1977 22kt Gold Proof Canadian Coin ORIGINAL PACKAGING
US $1,599.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 9:20:17 PDT
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1976-canada-$100-gold-proof-w-case-&-coa-montreal-olympics-commemorative-coin 1976 CANADA $100 GOLD PROOF w/ case & CoA Montreal Olympics commemorative coin
US $999.00
End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 17:04:32 PDT
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2009-canada-silver-$5-dollars-canada-in-japan-proof 2009 CANADA SILVER $5 DOLLARS CANADA IN JAPAN PROOF
US $79.99
End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 0:22:36 PDT
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canada-$100-dollars-gold-coin-louisbourg-1995-proof CANADA $100 DOLLARS GOLD COIN LOUISBOURG 1995 PROOF
US $599.00
End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 12:53:06 PDT
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canada-$100-dollars-gold-coin-whale-1988-proof CANADA $100 DOLLARS GOLD COIN, WHALE 1988 PROOF
US $599.00
End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 9:17:55 PDT
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canada-$100-dollars-gold-coin-huron-1989-proof CANADA $100 DOLLARS GOLD COIN, HURON 1989 PROOF
US $599.00
End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 9:18:47 PDT
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canada-gold-$5-dollar-maple-leaf-proof-cameo- CANADA GOLD $5 DOLLAR MAPLE LEAF PROOF CAMEO
US $249.99
End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 15:52:19 PDT
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canada-2009-red-maple-tree-50-cents-1-25-ounce-9999-pure-gold-proof Canada 2009 Red Maple Tree 50 Cents 1/25 Ounce .9999 Pure Gold Proof
US $139.99
End Date: Wednesday Jun-13-2012 12:37:44 PDT
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A coin that is struck using a special, high-quality minting die so that its impressions and imprinting is in pristine condition is called a proof coin. Such types of coins are made especially for collectors. Many of the proof coins minted before the twentieth century were distinguished from the regular coins by their polished and high detailed surfaces; however, modern proof coins usually are made using mirror-like fields. The main reason why such proof coins are not seen in circulation is because they are especially made for collectors and are sold at rates which are higher than the face value of the coin.

Normally when printing a coin, two die are used; one die is used for the front design and the other is used for the back design of the coin. However, in the case of minting a proof coin, the dies first need to be polished and then treated using special chemicals so that the finished coin can have a more frosted appearance. Also, when minting such proof coins, the dies used strike the coins twice instead of the usual one time used for regular coins. This is mainly done so that the plain metal is forced into all the visible crevices of the dies giving the finished coin a much sharper image. This results in the coin getting a very fine detailed image. Such proof coins can be distinguished from regular circulated coins by their much sharper designs and rims, along with the much smoother fields.

Grading of proofs is very similar to grading Mint State coins. Here, the grades are preceded by PF and have the same numeric values starting from 60 to 70. An uncirculated proof would be graded as PF-60 while a PF-70 would be graded a perfect proof.

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