The production of 1/4 oz gold maple leaf coins began in the year 1982, after the 1 ounce maple leaf coins had already been in production for four years. The Royal Canadian mint crafted the first 1/4 oz gold maple leaf coins out of pure 24 karat gold and mixed no other forms metals with the coins in their creation. Up to this very day the 1/4 oz gold maple leaf coins crafted by the Canadian government offer up the same level of gold bullion purity.
Coin collectors love 1/4 oz gold maple leaf coins and the other gold maple leaf coin variants; these coins prove to be incredibly popular buys around the world because of their impressive gold content as well as their lovely designs. The obverse side of the coin presents a large, finely detailed maple leaf, the emblem of the nation, and Queen Elizabeth’s profile graces the obverse side of the coin as well. If you are about to invest in 1/4 oz gold maple leaf coins or you have already invested in 1/4 oz gold maple leaf coins you will find that they have face values that are no way indicative of their actual value when based on spot gold prices.
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 2001 1 4 oz Gold Maple Leaf Hologram 9999 fine Rare  US $490.95
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 1996 1 4 oz Canadian Platinum Maple Leaf 6160 minted US $520.46
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 1992 1 4 oz Platinum Maple Leaf 11600 minted nicks in edges US $490.95
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The 1/4 oz gold maple leaf coins are one of five different gold bullion coin options offered by the Royal Canadian Mint. Since these coins are offered up in a fractional value and are not a full ounce, they are offered in sheets; 1/4 oz gold maple leaf coins are commonly placed between Mylar layers. These layers serve to protect the coins from dings, damage, dents, and other types of damage that can occur when handling the soft gold bullion. Eventually, as time passes, you might have to invest in special coin tubes to store your 1/4 oz gold maple leaf coins since Mylar will eventually crack and require replacement.