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1981 $50 Gold Maple Leafs Value & Price Guide (2026) · LuckyCoin
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1981 $50 Gold Maple Leafs Value

The 1981 $50 Gold Maple Leafs is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. Current catalog value is approximately $1,300, the highest-value variant in the series; composed of gold (.9999) (31.1035 g).

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1981 $50 Gold Maple Leafs

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The 1981 $50 Gold Maple Leafs coin, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, engraved by Susan Taylor, and made of gold (.9999). Weighing 31.1035 grams, with a diameter of 30 mm, and a thickness of 2.93 mm, and featuring a serrated edge.

The obverse is head of queen elizabeth ii, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. . It reads "ELIZABETH II 50 DOLLARS 2011". The reverse is classic maple leaf design, surrounded by lettering. It reads "CANADA 9999 9999 FINE GOLD 1 OZ OR PUR".

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69$1,300.00

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Specifications

Type
Non-circulating coin
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
31.1035 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.93 mm
Edge
Serrated
Designer
Susan Taylor
Currency
Canadian dollar (1858-date)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1981 $50 Gold Maple Leafs made of?
The 1981 $50 Gold Maple Leafs is made of gold (.9999), weighs 31.1035 grams, and measures 30 mm in diameter.
Where was the 1981 $50 Gold Maple Leafs minted?
The 1981 $50 Gold Maple Leafs was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
How much is a 1981 $50 Gold Maple Leafs worth?
A 1981 $50 Gold Maple Leafs is valued at approximately $1300, depending on condition.