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Canadian Ten Cents
The Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coin
Made from gold mined completely from locations in Canada, the Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coin is composed of twenty four karrat gold. Unlike American Eagles or South African Krugerrands which are 91.67% (or 22 karat) pure gold with the remainder coming from copper or silver to form a more durable alloy, Maple Leaves are 99.99% completely pure. They are known as the most pure bullion coin that exists.
Since they are made of twenty four carat gold, Maple Leaves certainly don’t have the durability of Eagles or Krugerands. Gold of this level of purity has almost never been used as a regular currency in circulation for the simple fact that it will get damaged and worn out over time or even quickly. But even though they are officially minted legal tender coins in Canada, Maple Leaves are not circulated coins and are meant to be owned by collectors or investors. You can’t stroll into a McDonalds in Canada and order a Big Mac with a Maple Leaf coin, regardless of its legal tender status. Since Maple Leaf gold coins are primarily collector`s items and investments, perhaps the lower degree of durability is a non-issue.
Maple Leaf coins are one of the most sought-after bullion coins in many markets because they are known to be “pure” bullion. Certain people become a bit less interested when they learn that a different coin is less pure than twenty four carats. I guess certain individuals just like the thought of possessing pure bullion. And perhaps some people want the option of melting down their gold to increase liquidity in times of emergency. In addition to that, some people probably misunderstand what “impure” means in relation to coins of lower caratage, and assume that they are composed of less gold than twenty four karat coins with the same denomincation (ie. 1 ounce). But the fact of the matter s that a 1-oz. Maple Leaf and a 1-oz. Krugerrand have exactly the same amount of gold inside them. The other metals in the alloy are not included in the listed weight, only the gold portion is calculated. These are all causes of the huge popularity of the Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coin.
One more reason that the Maple Leaf is so popular is its gorgeous imagery. The simple but memorable appearance of the maple leaf (which also appears on the Canadian flag) immediately strikes the viewer and elicits images of Canada’s majestic natural wonders and abundant natural resources. The reverse side of the coin shows a bust of Queen Elizabeth II, indicating the former status of Canada as a settlement of Britain and now a Commonwealth nation. The imagery is almost the same as the images on the Canadian 1 cent coin a coin which depicts the a maple’s leaf on the obverse and the Queen on the reverse.
The Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coin can be bought in these denominations: 1 Troy Ounce, 1/2 troy oz, a quarter troy ounce, one tenth of a troy ounce, 1/20 Troy Oz.. A collection of Silver Maple Leaves is also available, which are pure bullion just like their gold brethren.
The Canadian Maple Gold Coin makes either a gorgeous treasure to enjoy, or an intelligent investment for the future. For those people who plant totake good care of their collections and make an effort to keep their coins in good condition, the twenty four carat Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coin makes a great item in your collection.
About the Author:
Bob Ethan is a gold invester owning all varieties of gold bullion coins. His personal favorite is the Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coin.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – All About the Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coin
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1872H Canadian Victorian ten cent coin – 10c $65.00 |
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1901 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Very Fine $56.95 |
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1930 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian About UNC $47.45 |
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1932 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Extra Fine $41.75 |
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1952 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Mid Mint State $12.59 |
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1956 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Hi Mint State $15.68 |
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Ten Different Date Canadian Small Cents, V.G.-F. $3.00 |
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WHITMAN CANADIAN TEN CENTS COIN ALBUM #9504 NEW $24.99 |
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1891 CANADIAN TEN CENTS $1.99 |
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1899 Canadian Silver Ten (10) Cent Coin $0.99 |
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1885 NEWFOUNDLAND 10 CENT CANADA CANADIAN DIME TEN $199.00 |
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Canada 2007 Ten Cents 10 Silver Proof Canadian $2.99 |
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1953 & 1962 CANADIAN TEN CENTS 80% SILVER circulated $1.50 |
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1955 CANADA DIME SILVER TEN CENTS ELIZABETH II CANADIAN $0.01 |
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1942 CANADA TEN 10 CENT SILVER COIN CANADIAN DIME $0.99 |
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1958 Canada Canadian DIME 10 Ten CENT SILVER COIN $4.99 |
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1957 Canada Canadian DIME 10 Ten CENT SILVER COIN $4.99 |
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1967 Canadian ten cents $0.09 |
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1920 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Extra Fine++ $29.75 |
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1943 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Mint State $23.38 |
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1944 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian About UNC $12.75 |
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1944 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Mint State $32.30 |
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1946 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian About UNC $15.72 |
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1946 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian About UNC $15.72 |
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1946 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian About UNC $15.72 |
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1936 Canada Canadian Dime 10 ten CENT SILVER COIN $9.99 |
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1917 CANADIAN TEN CENTS IN ALMOST UNCIRCULATED COND#199 $37.00 |
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1921 Canada Ten Cents Canadian Dime Nice Grade $9.99 |
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Canadian Ten Cents Album $2.00 |
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1950 CANADIAN TEN CENT PIECE DIME 80 % SILVER GEORGE VI $0.99 |
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1896 Canadian Ten Cent Silver Dime $89.00 |
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Whitman Album for Canadian Ten Cents Pt 2 Starting 1937 $9.99 |
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1910 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Very Good $5.74 |
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1943 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian About UNC $9.31 |
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1978 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Proof $9.31 |
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1981 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Proof $9.31 |
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1982 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Proof $9.31 |
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1983 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Proof $9.31 |
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1988 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Proof $9.31 |
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1989 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Proof $9.31 |
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1904 Canadian Ten Cents Conservatively graded F+ $29.95 |
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1947* Canada Canadian DIME 10 Ten CENT SILVER COIN $4.99 |
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Canada / Canadian 1964 Ten cent Silver Dime UNC… $1.99 |
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1910 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Fine $13.25 |
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1943 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian About UNC $9.31 |
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1944 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian About UNC $13.18 |
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1947 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian About UNC w ML $7.61 |
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1950 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian About UNC+ $8.46 |
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1962 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Prooflike $5.74 |
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1940 CANADIAN Silver 10 Cents Dime CANADA TEN CENT S $3.99 |
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1959 CANADIAN Silver 10 Cents Dime CANADA TEN CENT S $3.99 |
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1903 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian AU50 PCGS Cert $731.45 |
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1885 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Good $54.95 |
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1893 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian Good $32.95 |
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1905 CANADIAN TEN CENTS IN ABOUT VERY GOOD COND. #8106 $25.00 |
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Canadian ten cents 1973 certified PL65 $14.95 |
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VERY RARE CANADA 1896 SILVER 10 CENTS CANADIAN TEN CENT $15.99 |
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Canada / Canadian 1943 Ten cent Silver Dime $4.99 |
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1968 Canada Canadian DIME 10 Ten CENT COIN $3.99 |
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1910 CANADIAN TEN CENTS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION #0431 $15.00 |
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WHITMAN CANADIAN TEN CENTS COIN ALBUM #9504 NEW $24.99 |
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1919 Canada Canadian DIME 10 Ten CENT SILVER COIN $3.99 |
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1912 CANADIAN TEN CENTS FINE FREE S&H O135 $10.00 |
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1916 CANADIAN TEN CENTS VF FREE S&H O136 $10.00 |
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1919 CANADIAN TEN CENTS AS PICTURED FREE S&H O137 $10.00 |
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1928 CANADIAN TEN CENTS AS PICTURED FREE S&H O138 $10.00 |
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1931 CANADIAN TEN CENTS AS PICTURED FREE S&H O139 $10.00 |
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1979 CANADIAN TEN CENTS PROOF FREE S&H O140 $8.00 |
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1982 CANADIAN TEN CENTS PROOF FREE S&H O141 $8.00 |
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1983 CANADIAN TEN CENTS PROOF FREE S&H O142 $8.00 |
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1984 CANADIAN TEN CENTS PROOF FREE S&H O143 $8.00 |
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1985 CANADIAN TEN CENTS PROOF FREE S&H O144 $8.00 |
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1987 CANADIAN TEN CENTS PROOF FREE S&H O145 $8.00 |
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1989 CANADIAN TEN CENTS PROOF FREE S&H O146 $8.00 |
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1991 CANADIAN TEN CENTS PROOF FREE S&H O147 $8.00 |
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1921 Canada Canadian Dime 10 ten CENT SILVER COIN $9.99 |
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1998 Dime ten cent 10c Canada Canadian SPECIMEN $3.36 |
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1965 CANADIAN TEN CENT COIN $5.99 |
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1941 & 1942 CANADIAN NEWFOUNDLAND TEN 10 CENTS COINS $23.99 |
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OLD CANADIAN COINS 1898 CANADA TEN CENT RARE 10c GEM $39.99 |
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(2 X 1940 DIME) CANADIAN SILVER TEN 10 CENTS COIN RARE $9.99 |
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1903H TEN CENT CANADIAN MS-SUPER-GEM $4,500.00 |
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1910 TEN CENT CANADIAN MS-SUPER-GEM $2,000.00 |
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1907 TEN CENT CANADIAN MS-NEAR-GEM $1,350.00 |
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WHITMAN CANADIAN TEN CENTS COIN ALBUM #9504 NEW $24.99 |
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1912 CANADA CANADIAN TEN CENTS SILVER DIME COIN NICE! $12.50 |
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1965 Canada Canadian DIME 10 Ten CENT SILVER COIN $4.99 |
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WHITMAN CANADIAN TEN CENTS COIN ALBUM #9504 NEW $24.99 |
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1916 Canada Canadian DIME 10 Ten CENT SILVER COIN $7.99 |
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1911 Canadian Ten Cent Silver Coin #9574 $6.00 |
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1913 Canadian Ten Cent Silver Coin #9576 $6.00 |
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1914 Canadian Ten Cent Silver Coin #9580 $6.00 |
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1908 Canadian Ten Cent Silver Coin #9586 $6.00 |
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1918 Canadian Ten Cent Silver Coin #9584 $5.00 |
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1919 Canadian Ten Cent Silver Coin #9582 $6.00 |
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1956 Canada Canadian DIME 10 Ten CENT SILVER COIN $4.99 |
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1930 Canada Canadian Dime 10 ten CENT SILVER COIN $9.99 |
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1963 Canada Canadian DIME 10 Ten CENT SILVER COIN $4.99 |
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2008 BU CANADIAN ONE FIVE & TEN CENT COINS ~ 3 COINS! $1.30 |
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