One of the more exceptional Canadian gold coins of the 20^th century isn’t the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, but rather, the coins known as the Canadian Gold Reserve. While Gold Maple Leafs are popular in their own right with investors, numismatists turn to coins like those from the Canadian Gold Reserve when buying historic Canadian gold. Now, 1914 $10 Canadian Gold Reserve Coins in certified condition are available to you for purchase online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Coins arrive in PCGS or NGC protective plastic slabs!
• Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1914!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains .4838 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Issued a face value of $10 (CAD) by Canada.
• Bears a Grade of Mint State 64 from the Professional Coin Grading Service or the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• King George V of England on the obverse.
• Canadian coat of arms on the reverse.
• Please note the label designs and grading house designation may vary with the coin you receive.

The gold coins known as the Canadian Gold Reserve came from a hoard of gold coins known collectively as the Bank of Canada hoard. These coins were struck by the Royal Canadian Mint between 1912 and 1914. The timing of the production for these coins played a significant impact on the coins circulation fate.

With the outbreak of World War I in 1914, the Canadian government opted not to release the coins into circulation. Instead, the coins were hoarded away in various bank vaults across Canada. Over time, the coins were moved to the Department of Finance and later held in the vaults of the Bank of Canada. It wasn’t until 2012 that the coins were released for public purchase by collectors.

King George V of England is found on the obverse of 1914 $10 Gold Reserve Coins. This bust of King George V captures him in left-profile relief wearing the Imperial Crown. The inscriptions around his bust are in Latin and translate as George V by the Grace of God King and Emperor of India.

A historic version of the Canadian coat of arms features on the reverse of 1914 Canadian Gold Reserve Coins. This version was given by Queen Victoria in 1868 and offers a quartered shield with designs honoring the coats of arms from the four provinces that came together during the Confederation movement to form Canada: Ontario, Quebec, New-Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The shield sits atop two crossed maple branches and the inscriptions include the nation of issue, face value, and date.

These 1914 $10 Canadian Gold Reserve Coins are available in MS64 condition. Coins in this condition showcase average luster, several small contact marks, one or two moderate marks, and one or two small patches of hairlines.

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