Let me tell you something, you're not missing anything by not having a one ounce gold Maple, it's just the larger version of the very same thing, fractional is the best bet even with higher premiums
As well as the Australian Kangaroo. + the Kangaroo comes in a plastic capsule directly from the Perth mint. 1. Low premium 2. Comes directly in a capsule 3. Unique design every year 4. One if the purest gold coins on the market. 5. Great liquidity everywhere Of course everything it's just my personal opinion 😉
Agree, can't go wrong with a Maple Leaf. It is part of my collection of most iconic gold coins. The security features on the Maple Leaf are great, but aesthetically I actually prefer the version without the radial lines, a bit more "old school" gold. The other iconic coins are the Krugerrand (ultimate simplicity), Eagle, Kangaroo, Britannia and Philharmonic (the most elegant, imho, with its frosted finish). And don't forget the Dutch gold ducat, the longest running gold coin in the world (since 1586 A.D. and still being struck). By the way, Queen Elizabeth II is more than just a throwback or tribute. As Canada is part of the Common Wealth, Queen Elizabeth II still is Canada's Head of State.
Agree, right now I only have a pair of Maples, but I intend it to be the backbone of the gold stack. IMO, no other coin can beat it, maybe in the looks department, the Britannia is prettier. Maybe American Eagles or Buffalos rule in the USA, but everywhere else the Maple is ubeatable in price, purity and popularity.
Sean, very well done video. You started with a premise and then supported it throughout your video. I do give credit to the Maples for the anti-counterfeiting measures and the luster. Good advice on being careful handling the .9999 gold because it is so soft! I hope you never have to encounter a fake in your gold stack. I can’t imagine how awful a feeling that would be. Again, very good video.
I am Canadian and the Maple is my most common gold coin, its the best value and nicest coin. I like the American buffalo too, but you can get a maple and a maple silver coin for exactly the same as just a buffalo.
As I am Canadian, I am happy to hear your opinion of the Maple. However, I just purchased an assortment of coins, 1 Maple, 1 Kangaroo, 1 PAMP and find that the PAMP and Perth Mint coins do have a certain 'cachet'. But after watching this video, will follow your advice and stack the Maple.
Enjoyed the Video - Thanks! Love the Gold Maples. The majority of My Gold stack is American Eagles & Buffalos, but have consistently added Maples, to lower My average cost. I do live in the Northern part of the USA, so the Maples are very liquid here Finally, I think They’re Beautiful! Plus, always a pleasure to add more .9999 gold to the Stack ~AGM
I miss these gold vids Sean 😅. Hey Pal - question for you. We all know that gold could pull back maybe 15% or more. But do you think gold could be in a bubble…..like the stock market was? Or like housing was? Do we think we could see a 30% + pullback in price or more? Thanks!! I always love your videos.
I just want to correct the queen on the back is not a "throwback" to being a crown colony back in the day. Canada is today a constitutional monarchy, the queen is the head of state and that's why she's there, queen elizabeth is the Queen of Canada.
Love them! 🇨🇦 🤩 I have seven of them in 1/4 oz. size and a few 1/10 oz. Since I reside in the States, I alternate between purchasing the AGE 🦅fractionals & the fractional Maples 🍁when premiums are reasonable.
You would be much better off saving up for the one ounce coins. another trick is to buy silver Maples and when you get enough, swap them for a one ounce Gold Maple at a coin show, or even better sell them privately and then buy that big one ounce Gold Maple. The key is watch those premiums. The premium on those AGE's you're buying is slowing your stack weight down! Just a hint.
@@robertscheinost179 Thanks for the advice! That’s a good move with trading the silver Maples for gold. The only issue is that I’ve had occasion to cash in a 1/4 oz or 1/10 oz every once in a while, and cashing in the full ounce would have been counterproductive to my stack. I put my “emergency fund” in bullion rather than hold it in fiat, so the fractional pays off sometimes.
I love the Maples, but haven't purchased one yet. I instead bought the gold Krugerrand (@ 22k) - as I felt I could handle them and let my 9 year old son hold and enjoy them without having to worry about scratching/denting them.
my 1st gold coin was the 1/2 Kugerrand,,I did not know it was not 100% gold,,so wen a full 1oz gold bar from the RCM showed up I traded that for half and the rest in cash,,like you I decided then to only buy from the Canadian Mint
@@SeanFooGold I`m very fortunate I made friends with my local dealer,everytime I go theres no one we`re alone so we talk for hours,,he even sold me his SIgma machine with all the accessories :)
Sean, I purchased a Maple from TD Bank and it came packaged in an open-ended plastic pouch. That's it. No plastic capsule, nothing to protect it. I was very disappointed. Fortunately, I know to handle gold carefully because it is a soft metal. But what if a person didn't know this and took it out, manhandled it and scratched it all up? Could easily happen. TD Bank should do better.
I have 2 gold maple leafs the old .9999 purity gold one and the new one that’s .99999 purity gold the one with 5 nines on the coin is really hard to find rn
hmm that's interesting. They probably fluctuate here and there based on the dealer. But to my knowledge, maples normally are consistently more cost-effective.
Hmm I can't really give any advice on when to buy or sell. Timing the market is impossible. I personally dollar cost average and buy in every month/quarter as part of my portfolio.
yes, the Canadian silver maples are just as good. Can't go wrong with it! Premiums are high lately for all types of one ounce coins, so just be aware going in.
quite expensive. around $1,000 at least. However, any good physical bullion dealer will have one on hand. So you can check if your purchase is genuine or not.
Canadian - Good old classic design, high details + sec feature from 2016/7 onward i think Britannia - Good classic design, with updated design every 4 yrs or so. High sec feature from 2017 onwards Kangaroo - Trendy changing yearly design, lack details Philharmonic - Good classic look but forever the same, lack security features Buffalo - Good classic rustic look but forever the same, lack sec feature. High premium in Sg Edit : you missed britannia. They have sec feature and low premium as well. My top choice 3 : 1 Brit, 2 Kang, 3 Maple
Sorry to say this but I do believe once the Queen is Gone, This Coin Value will go up because Coin Collectors will come after them I also like Britannia but sucks we have to pay taxes in america to sell them
The changing design is the Kangaroo's security feature. No counterfeiter will bother with them when they can perfect their craft with the non-changing design coins. They also have a hidden P in one of the letters. Granted you have to have a magnifying glass to see it but it's there. Britannias and Kangaroos are the best.
I like mine mint sealed. I don’t know why somebody would take them out of it though. I seen a few scratched up .99999 coins taken out of the assay card :( haha
For me there is nothing more beautiful than the marriage of copper and gold(go eagles).. as for the modern Maple the queen ruins the coin, it looks like you have Barbara Bush on the obverse, the obverse is ugly! I'll take the older Maple over the radial line newer Maple any day!
