Are you a fan of Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins, but just want something a bit smaller than the typical 1 oz bullion coin?

If so, then the 1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin may be for you.

The 1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin is just a smaller version of its elder sibling, the 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf.

Minted from 99.99% pure gold (i.e., 24-karat), Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins are some of the purest official bullion coins ever made.

The flagship 1 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin was first launched by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1979 and became so popular that the mint decided to launch smaller Gold Maple Leaf coins (1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz) in the 1980s as well.

Investors appreciate the convenience and practicality of smaller bullion coins, especially since precious metals prices have surged in the 21^st century.

Like the larger 1 oz version, the 2023 1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin features a side profile of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side, and a maple leaf on the reverse side.

According to the IRS, American investors are allowed to hold Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins in their IRA retirement accounts.

BullionStar also sells Gold Maple Leaf bullion coins in 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1 oz sizes.

1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins are an excellent addition to a bullion portfolio and nicely complement larger coins and bars.