Canadians can now add a touch of glamour to their lives with a “wearable coin”. The Royal Canadian Mint recently launched a new Gold Maple Leaf (GML) pendant, which features a 24K gold maple leaf coin with a purity of 99.99%, cleverly blending minting heritage with jewellery design.
Classic design meets exquisite craftsmanship This pendant features an 18K gold base and at its core is Walter Ott’s iconic maple leaf design, a design derived from the world-renowned gold maple leaf investment coin and a classic symbol of Canadian minting craftsmanship.
The pendant features an adjustable gold chain with two connecting rings, allowing for free adjustment to three lengths: 16 inches, 17 inches, or 18 inches, to suit different outfits and necklines. It’s worth mentioning that the back of the pendant features an open design, allowing a clear view of the details on the front of the gold maple leaf coin.
The Mint website states: “This 24K gold coin continues Walter Ott’s classic gold maple leaf investment coin design, featuring a single sugar maple leaf pattern complemented by a distinctive radiating pattern, while the obverse features a portrait of King Charles III designed by Steven Rosati.” Limited edition, a highly sought-after collector’s item.
To acquire this “wearable coin,” you’ll need to pay a hefty price tag—the Mint website lists it at CAD 2299.95. What makes it even more precious is that among the gold maple leaf pendants released this time, the version featuring the 2025 coin is limited to only 150 pieces, combining the value of wearing as an ornament with the attributes of investment and collection. In fact, this is not the first time the Royal Canadian Mint has released a high-priced special coin.
Last year, the Mint launched a diamond-shaped coin and a pure gold coin inlaid with real coral, both of which were sold at astonishing prices, continuing its exploration in the field of high-end commemorative coins and collectible jewellery.