Canadian Platinum Maple Leaf

Canada · 2012

A brilliant uncirculated platinum bullion coin featuring the iconic sugar maple leaf on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.

Country: Canada
Year: 2012
Denomination: 50 Dollars
Metal: .9995 Fine Platinum
Grade: Mint State / Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)

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Overview

A brilliant uncirculated platinum bullion coin featuring the iconic sugar maple leaf on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.

Historical significance

The Canadian Platinum Maple Leaf was first introduced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1988 and is one of the world's most popular and trusted government-issued platinum bullion coins.

Obverse (front)

Features the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at age 79, designed by Susanna Blunt, surrounded by the inscriptions ELIZABETH II, 50 DOLLARS, and the year 2012.

Reverse (back)

Features the detailed graphic of a single sugar maple leaf, flanked by the purity fineness .9995, with the issuing country CANADA above and the weight/purity inscriptions FINE PLATINUM 1 OZ PLATINE PUR below.

Estimated value

Varies with the spot price of platinum plus a numismatic premium, typically ranging from $1,100 to $1,300 USD depending on market fluctuations.

What drives this coin's value

Current spot price of platinum, coin condition, and year-specific mintage demands.

Grade assessment

Mint State / Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)

Mintage & rarity

Bullion issue with mintage determined by market demand; generally considered common as bullion, though specific year dates carry slight collector premiums.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check dimensions, weight using a precision scale, and conduct non-destructive testing (such as a Sigma Metalytics precious metal verifier) if unsealed. Watch for incorrect fonts or off-weight counterfeit specimens.