1989 1 oz Proof Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin (Capsule Only)

The Royal Canadian Mint introduced the Gold Maple Leaf Series in 1979, making it one of the earliest modern gold bullion coins available. By 1982, it became the first series to feature 24-karat gold. To celebrate the programs 10th anniversary, the mint issued special Proof Gold Maple Leafs in 1989. Now, 1989 1 oz Proof Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins are available from BGASC. **Highlights:** - **Arrives inside protective plastic capsules!** - **Issued for the 10th anniversary of the Gold Maple Leaf!** - **Beautiful proof visuals!** - **Limited original issue!** - Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure gold. - Bears a face value of $50 (CAD) backed by the federal government of Canada. - Obverse features Queen Elizabeth II. - Reverse includes the sugar maple leaf. All 1989 1 oz Proof Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins in this listing arrive with protective plastic capsules only. Their proof finish uses frosted design elements set against mirrored backgrounds for a sharp visual effect. The 1989 issue is also the final release to display the second-generation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. **Obverse** On the obverse side of the 1989 Proof Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is Arnold Machins second-generation portrait of Her Majesty. Shown in right-profile, this image depicts the Queen at age 39 as she appeared when Machin created this design in 1965. It served as the first effigy for the Gold Maple Leaf series and was used through 1989. **Reverse** The reverse of the 1989 1 oz Proof Gold Maple Leaf shows the well-known sugar maple leaf. Walter Ott designed this realistic image in 1979, and it has appeared on all Maple Leaf bullion coins since the series began. **History** In 1989, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf proof lineup featured coins in 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz weights. These coins marked the 10th anniversary of the series and were available in full sets with coordinated presentation, as well as individually packaged options. The 1 oz Proof Gold Maple Leaf was one of the coins released individually. **Ordering** If you have any questions when buying gold, please reach out to BGASC. Call us at 888-992-4272, chat with us online, or send us an email. **Buying Gold And Silver Coins With BGASC Is Convenient And Secure** BGASC is Fast, Reliable, and Trusted. All orders of $199 or more Ship FREE. Our prices are ultra-competitive and there is no order minimum. We have NO hidden fees and we don't do phone solicitation calls either. All shipments are packaged securely, discreetly and are fully insured. We accept payment by Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, ACH, Bank Wire and Paper Check. Your prices are locked in when checkout is completed. Customers all across the country have quickly come to recognize BGASC as one of the largest, fastest, most trusted online precious metals dealers in the U.S.