--- title: "1/4 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leaf Coins for Sale | Live Prices" site: "Monex Precious Metals" domain: "https://www.monex.com/" type: "Product" description: "Shop online or call today to learn more about buying quarter-ounce Gold Canadian Maple Leaf coins with Monex, a trusted gold dealer for 50+ years." featured_image: "https://www.monex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/gold-1-quarter-canadian-maple-leaf-reverse.png.webp" last_updated: "June 4, 2026" canonical_url: "https://www.monex.com/1-4-oz-canadian-maple-leaf-gold-coins-for-sale/" markdown_url: "https://www.monex.com/1-4-oz-canadian-maple-leaf-gold-coins-for-sale.md" --- Categories: [Gold](https://www.monex.com/investing-in-gold/), [Gold Coins](https://www.monex.com/buy-gold-coins/), [Gold Maple Leafs](https://www.monex.com/canadian-maple-leaf-gold-coins-for-sale/) Sold in quantities of 20 | Quantity | Check/Wire | Credit Card | | -------- | ---------- | ----------- | | 1 | $24,579.75 | $25,562.94 | | 2 - 4 | $24,519.35 | $25,500.12 | | 5 - 9 | $24,458.96 | $25,437.32 | | 10 - 19 | $24,398.57 | $25,374.51 | | 20 - 49 | $24,338.18 | $25,311.71 | | 50 + | $24,277.78 | $25,248.89 | # ¼ oz Gold Maple Leaf Coins As low as: $24,277.78 Exquisite details and .9999 fine gold consistency has made the Canadian Maple Leaf series the standard to which all other bullion coins are measured. In 1982, the ¼ oz Gold Maple Leaf coin became one of two fractional releases of the well-respected Canadian collection. Buy quarter ounce Gold Maple Leafs online today, and as always, feel free to contact us with questions or for more information. Need Help? For larger orders, special pricing and ordering ease, speak now with a knowledgeable Monex account representative. 800-444-8317 ## What to Know Before Ordering **1/4 oz Gold Maple Leafs at a Glance: ** - .25 troy ounces of .9999 pure fine gold - .787 inch (20 mm) diameter - $10 CAD face value - Legal tender backed by the Canadian government - Eligible for your Precious Metals IRA - Sold in units of 20 coins Monex proudly offers 1/4 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leafs for sale online or by calling one of our knowledgeable Account Representatives. For more information, contact us today. Monex account representatives are available between 5:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific time each Monday through Friday (except national holidays) and on many weekends. ### ¼ oz. Gold Maple Leafs Design and Specifications ![1/4 ounce gold canadian maple leaf coin obverse](https://www.monex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/gold-1-quarter-canadian-maple-leaf-obverse.png.webp) The fractional ¼ oz Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin offers an economical opportuity to add the value of gold to your investment portfolio. Introduced in 1982 alongside the 1/10 oz Maple Leaf, the quarter ounce version of the 24 karat gold coin boasts the same flawless planchets, pleasing design and four nines fine gold purity. Like the other gold coins in the Royal Canadian Mint’s renowned series, the ¼ oz gold Maple Leaf is considered one of the most preferred by investors around the world. ![1/4 ounce gold canadian maple leaf coin reverse](https://www.monex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/gold-1-quarter-canadian-maple-leaf-reverse.png.webp) The quarter ounce Gold Maple Leaf’s obverse design was created by RCM artist, Susanna Blunt, and features the relief profile of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin’s reverse depicts the sugar maple leaf, one of the world’s most recognized national emblems, designed for the series by Walter Ott. The background field behind the maple leaf utilizes security enhancing and anti-counterfeiting radial lines. 1/4 oz Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coins are available for purchase online in lots of 20. Suitable for an IRA investment, these coins can be purchased online or by calling one of our knowledgeable Account Representatives. ## People Also Ask ### About This Coin #### Are 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf coins made of 24-karat gold? Yes. 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf coins are struck in .9999 fine gold, which is considered 24-karat gold. #### What security features are included on the 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf? The 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf includes security features introduced by the Royal Canadian Mint to address counterfeiting concerns. These include precision radial lines in the background and a micro-engraved maple leaf mark containing the coin’s year of issue, visible under magnification. ### Buying & Selling Process #### How do I buy and receive Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coins? Once you have decided on the quantity of [gold coins](https://www.monex.com/buy-gold-coins/) to purchase, your Monex account representative will assist you in executing your order over the phone. Upon your acknowledgment, your selected purchase and [gold price](https://www.monex.com/gold-prices/) will be confirmed on a voice recorded line and a written confirmation will be sent to you with the details of your order. Payment may be made after you order, but must be initiated on the day of purchase, which means you must mail or wire funds on the very same day of your transaction. You can have your metal shipped to your home, made available for pick-up at over 30 facilities across the U.S. and Canada, or have your metal delivered to a bank/depository for storage. #### Is there a minimum number of Gold Maple Leafs I must purchase in one transaction? The one ounce Gold Canadian Maple Leaf coin is available from Monex individually or in units of ten; while each of the fractional Gold Maple Leaf coins are sold in units of 20 coins. Buying and selling [gold bullion coins](https://www.monex.com/buy-gold-coins/) in larger quantities offers greater efficiency, which means better pricing for you. Monex selects only the most popular and liquid investment grade products, and [buying more than one coin](https://www.monex.com/how-to-buy-precious-metals/) has historically proven beneficial over our extensive over 50 years* years of experience. #### Can I sell my ¼ oz Canadian Maple Leaf coins back to Monex? Yes. Monex offers a two-way market for 1/4 oz gold Canadian Maple Leaf coins. To sell, call a Monex Account Representative. Once the coins are received and verified, the sale price is agreed upon and payment is issued. ### Investment Insights #### Is the ¼ oz Gold Maple Leaf a good entry point for new investors? Yes. The ¼ oz Gold Maple Leaf requires a smaller upfront investment than a 1 oz coin, which can make it appealing to newer buyers. On a per-ounce basis, fractional coins typically carry higher premiums than 1 oz coins, but they allow investors to purchase gold in smaller increments rather than committing to a full ounce at once. #### How does the ¼ oz Gold Maple Leaf compare to other fractional gold coins? The ¼ oz Gold Maple Leaf is struck in .9999 fine gold by the Royal Canadian Mint. The US Mint’s [¼ oz American Gold Eagle](/1-4-oz-american-eagle-gold-coins-for-sale/) contains .9167 fine gold, while the [¼ oz Austrian Mint’s Gold Philharmonic](/1-4-oz-gold-vienna-philharmonics-for-sale/) is also .9999 fine. All three are government-issued bullion coins, widely recognized and eligible for precious-metal IRAs. Premiums are generally similar among major sovereign ¼ oz coins, with differences reflecting market demand and availability at the time of purchase. ### IRA & Retirement Options #### Are Maple Leaf Gold Coins eligible for Precious Metals IRAs? Yes. Canadian Maple Leaf coins are .9999 fine gold and they are IRA-approved [gold coins](https://www.monex.com/buy-gold-coins/) for use in your [gold IRA](https://www.monex.com/gold-precious-metals-ira/). #### How do I add 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leafs to my IRA through Monex? To add IRA-eligible 1/4 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leaf Coins to an IRA, you will work directly with an IRS-approved custodian to establish and fund your IRA account. Your Account Representative will connect you with a custodian upon request. Once your IRA is funded, Monex executes the purchase at your direction and arranges insured delivery to an approved depository in the custodian’s name, as required for IRA holdings. ### Pricing & Premiums #### How much does Monex charge in addition to the spot gold price? Monex does not offer [gold bars](http://v) or [gold coins](https://www.monex.com/buy-gold-coins/) at a spot gold price. The true spot gold price is merely a benchmark per-ounce price for gold, not a price for a particular product, and is a reference price associated with the present month of the COMEX futures contract. In fact, a genuine spot gold price is not truly a quote at all, because it is not where dealers offer to buy or sell, which are their ask and bid prices. Monex makes a market for buying and selling quoted as “[Ask” and “Bid” prices](https://www.monex.com/liveprices/). Ask prices for [gold products](https://www.monex.com/investing-in-gold/) reflect competitive marketplace conditions for a particular type of gold investment item. There are, however, charges that accompany transactions, which include buy/sell charges, shipping or storage fees depending if the customer chooses home or depository delivery. Monex quotes extremely competitive prices for [gold bullion](https://www.monex.com/buy-gold-bars/) depository delivery. Monex publishes buy/sell commission charges, which depend on the size of a transaction. For greater transparency, the Monex marketplace is quoted live online on its [Live Prices page](https://www.monex.com/liveprices/) or through the powerful [Monex Bullion Investor smartphone app](https://www.mobilemonex.com/) available for both [Apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/monex-bullion-investor/id660159460?mt=8) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.monex&hl=en) smartphones. #### What makes Monex 1/4 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leaf coin pricing competitive? It is easy to confirm that Monex offers some of the best prices on 1/4 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leaf coins by comparing our prices with those of other dealers. But what sets Monex apart is that we also feature transparent pricing. We publish both ask and bid prices on our website. That “spread” – the difference between our “ask” and “bid” prices – tends to be far less than many other dealers. We also offer lower Atlas Preferred Prices on purchases made with the Monex Atlas Account on several of our bullion bar and coin products. Call us today to learn more about Monex’s pricing advantages. #### What is the current price of a 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf? The current price of a 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin is based on Monex’s current ask price and moves with the gold market throughout the day. Because prices change frequently, the most accurate quote is available by contacting an Account Representative or checking the Monex live pricing page. #### Do fractional Gold Maple Leafs have higher premiums than 1 oz coins? Yes. Smaller gold coins generally carry higher premiums per ounce than larger denominations. The difference reflects higher production costs relative to gold content and increased demand for fractional sizes. ### Storage, Delivery & Insurance #### How are ¼ oz Gold Maple Leaf coins packaged and shipped? 1/4 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leafs are packaged securely and shipped via insured, secure carriers. Tracking information is provided once the shipment is released. #### Are my 1/4 oz Canadian Maple Leaf gold coins insured during delivery? All gold coin shipments to you are insured against loss or damage in transit, whether delivered to your home or to a depository. If you decide to have your 1/4 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leaf coins delivered to and stored by a bank/depository, it remains fully insured while in storage as well. #### How does 1/4 oz Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin storage work through Monex? Monex can arrange secure storage for your 1/4 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leaf investment. We will deliver your gold coins with full title and ownership in your name to one of the independent bank/depository facilities that provide storage for Monex customers. When your metal is received by the third-party depository, the facility’s custodian will send you a document acknowledging receipt and verifying that you are the owner of the Gold Maple Leaf coins being stored. **Funding note:** IRA purchases are paid only from cash in the IRA. Personal funds or personally held metals cannot be used. **IRA-Eligibility Note:** To hold ¼ oz Gold Maple Leaf Coins, new or existing, place your order by phone. **Online checkout will not place products into an IRA.** Call [800-444-8317](tel:800-444-8317)