1/10 oz Maple Leaf Gold Coin | 2027

Gold Maple Leaf 1/10 oz 2027 — a tenth of an ounce of 999.9 gold from the Royal Canadian Mint

The 1/10 oz Gold Maple Leaf 2027 holds 3.1104 g of pure gold at 999.9 fineness, measures 16 mm and carries a face value of 5 Canadian dollars. The Royal Canadian Mint introduced this size in November 1982 — the same month the series moved to 999.9 fineness — so the standard tenth-ounce has never been struck in a lower purity.

Ten of these coins equal the gold content of one 1 oz coin. The 2027 issue follows the standard specification of the series; as of November 2026 the mint has not announced any changes for 2027.

Specifications — 1/10 oz, 2027 issue

What the 1/10 oz Maple Leaf 2027 offers

• 3.1104 g of 999.9 gold — exactly one tenth of a troy ounce (31.1035 g), so its price maps directly onto the ounce price.
• Gold in smaller units — ten tenth-ounce coins equal one ounce, which allows buying step by step and later selling only part of a holding.
• One of the two oldest fractional sizes — the 1/10 oz and 1/4 oz date from November 1982; the 1/2 oz followed in 1986 and the 1/20 oz in 1993.
• 5 CAD face value — symbolic; the coin's value comes from its gold content.
• Radial lines on both sides — a security feature added in 2015 and used on the fractional sizes as well.

The tenth-ounce in the history of the Maple Leaf series

The Royal Canadian Mint launched the series in 1979 with a single coin — 1 oz at 999 fineness. In November 1982 it raised the fineness to 999.9 and added two fractions at the same time: 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz. According to the mint, the Maple Leaf then became the world's first gold bullion coin at 99.99% purity.

The 1/2 oz arrived in 1986 and the 1/20 oz in 1993, completing the family of five standard sizes. Since 2005 the mint has also issued special 99.999 editions, but these are separate products; standard bullion, including this coin, remains 999.9.

Obverse — King Charles III

The obverse of the 2027 issue shows King Charles III in an effigy by Steven Rosati. Gold Maple Leaf bullion coins have carried this portrait since the 2024 issue, and no change has been announced for 2027. Fine radial lines fill the background.

Reverse and security features — Walter Ott's maple leaf

The reverse carries the maple leaf designed by Walter Ott, the motif that gives the series its name. The regular radial lines on both backgrounds were introduced by the mint in 2015 as a security feature and also appear on the tenth-ounce.

The 1 oz coin additionally has a laser micro-engraved maple leaf containing the year numerals. We have no confirmation of this element for the 1/10 oz, so we do not attribute it to this coin.

What to check before buying

• 2027 issue — standard design and specification; no changes announced as of November 2026. It differs from the 2026 coin by its date.
• Authenticity — compare the weight (about 3.11 g) and the 16 mm diameter, and inspect the radial lines under a loupe.
• Cost of small sizes — the premium per gram of gold is usually higher on a tenth-ounce than on a 1 oz coin, because minting costs are spread over less metal.
• Sealed foil — to keep the coin in mint condition, take it out rarely and hold it by the edge.

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Comparison — 1/10 oz gold coins from five mints

The tenth-ounce exists in five widely traded bullion series. They differ in fineness, face value and mint:

The Maple Leaf, Philharmonic and Britannia are 999.9 gold; the Krugerrand and American Eagle are struck in a 22-carat alloy. The Krugerrand has no face value — the other four coins do.

FAQ — Gold Maple Leaf 1/10 oz 2027

How much gold does the 1/10 oz Maple Leaf contain?

The coin contains 3.1104 g of pure gold at 999.9 fineness, one tenth of a troy ounce (31.1035 g). Ten coins equal the gold content of one 1 oz coin.

How does the 2027 issue differ from 2026?

The specification is the series standard: 999.9 fineness, 16 mm, 5 CAD, the Charles III effigy and Walter Ott's maple leaf. As of November 2026 the Royal Canadian Mint has not announced design or specification changes for 2027, so the difference is the date.

Since when has the Royal Canadian Mint struck the 1/10 oz Maple Leaf?

Since November 1982, when the series moved to 999.9 fineness and gained the 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz sizes. From 1979 until then, only the 1 oz coin at 999 fineness was struck.

Does the tenth-ounce have the same security features as the 1 oz coin?

The radial background lines on both sides, used since 2015, also appear on the fractions. The laser micro-engraved mark with the year is confirmed for the 1 oz coin; for the 1/10 oz we have no such confirmation.

How does the 1/10 oz Maple Leaf differ from the 1/10 oz Krugerrand?

The Maple Leaf is 999.9 gold with a 5 CAD face value from the Royal Canadian Mint. The 1/10 oz Krugerrand comes from the South African Mint, is struck in a 22-carat alloy (916.7) and has no face value.

Is VAT charged on this coin?

No. Gold bullion coins of 999.9 fineness are exempt from VAT in the EU under articles 344-356 of Directive 2006/112/EC.