Canada 1 oz Palladium Maple Leaf (Random Year)
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What ships: one 1 oz Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf, .9995 fine, in protective packaging. Random year — the date and obverse effigy vary depending on what is in stock, so the coin you receive may differ from the one pictured.
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Coin Specifications
| Metal | Palladium |
| Weight | 1 troy oz (31.1035 g) |
| Purity | .9995 fine |
| Mint | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Country | Canada |
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Face value | $50 CAD (legal tender) |
| Year | Random year |
| IRA eligible | Yes — .9995 fine from a government mint |
The Palladium Maple Leaf is Canada's official palladium bullion coin, struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in .9995 fine palladium with a $50 CAD face value. It carries the same maple leaf reverse as the silver and gold Maple Leafs, and government backing makes it one of the more liquid ways to hold physical palladium.
Palladium is worth understanding before you buy. It is rarer than gold and driven largely by industrial demand from gasoline-engine catalytic converters, so it trades on its own fundamentals rather than following gold. The market is also far thinner, which means wider spreads and sharper price swings in both directions. Most buyers treat palladium as a diversifier alongside gold and platinum rather than as a core holding.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the Royal Canadian Mint's official palladium bullion coin: one troy ounce of .9995 fine palladium with a $50 CAD legal tender face value. The reverse carries the same maple leaf design as Canada's gold and silver Maple Leafs; the obverse carries the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
One full troy ounce of .9995 fine palladium — 31.1035 grams. Unlike a 22-karat gold coin, the Maple Leaf is nearly pure, so the coin's total weight is essentially its palladium weight.
Yes. Palladium for a self-directed IRA must be at least .9995 fine and produced by a national government mint or an accredited refiner. The Palladium Maple Leaf is .9995 fine and struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, so it qualifies. The metal must be held by an approved custodian and depository rather than delivered to you — confirm the process with your IRA custodian before purchasing.
Palladium is rarer than gold and has heavy industrial demand, particularly in gasoline-engine catalytic converters. It trades on its own supply and demand rather than tracking gold, so some buyers hold it to diversify a metals position. It is not a substitute for gold as a core holding.
It is a much thinner market than gold or silver. That means wider bid-ask spreads, sharper price swings, and fewer dealers actively making markets. Palladium has historically moved dramatically in both directions. Buy it understanding that volatility, not as a low-risk store of value.
No. This is a random-year listing — the date varies with what is in stock, which keeps the premium as low as possible. If you need a specific year, call or text (385) 442-9636 and we will tell you what is available.
Among palladium products, yes — it is government-issued, .9995 fine, and recognized by dealers, which makes it one of the more liquid ways to hold physical palladium. Compared to a Gold Eagle or Silver Eagle, though, expect fewer buyers and a wider spread simply because the palladium market is smaller.
Utah exempts investment-grade precious metals from sales tax. A Palladium Maple Leaf purchased in Utah should not be subject to sales tax. Confirm with your dealer at the time of purchase.
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