The first gold coins officially issued in Canada were minted in 1912 at the Ottawa Mint, which was then part of Britains Royal Mint network. These coins were struck in $5 and $10 denominations and featured a portrait of King George V, marking Canadas role within the British Empire. BGASC now offers 1913 $10 Canadian Gold Reserve Coins for sale online.

Highlights:

• Coin arrives inside a protective plastic slab!
• 2nd issue year for Canadian Gold Reserve Coins!
• Made with Canadian gold!
• Contains .4837 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Issued a face value of $10 (CAD) by Canada.
• Bears a Grade of Mint State 63 from the Professional Coin Grading Service or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• King George V on the obverse.
• Canadian coat of arms on the reverse.
• Please note that we do not guarantee whether the coin is PCGS or NGC certified.

Each 1913 $10 Canadian Gold Reserve Coin is graded Mint State 63 and ships inside a plastic slab. These coins show some wear, including light scuffs, a few noticeable marks, and faint hairlines that may be visible without magnification. Coins may arrive with a label from either PCGS or NGC, but we cannot promise a specific grading service.

Obverse

The obverse of the 1913 Canadian Gold Reserve Coin shows King George V in left-profile relief. He is shown wearing a crown, with detailed clothing visible around the shoulders. Latin inscriptions appear around the outer edge of this side of the coin.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 1913 $10 Canadian Reserve Coin, the Canadian coat of arms is shown. This version reflects the original 1868 design adopted after Confederation. The image features a shield with symbols representing several provinces and elements from the broader British heritage.

History

These coins were only produced for a short time, with fewer than 850,000 pieces made before production stopped in 1914 due to World War I. The coins available here were found in a stored group of 300,000 pieces held in the Bank of Canadas vaults. This group includes $5 and $10 coins from 1912 through 1914.

Ordering

For any questions, call BGASC customer service at 888-992-4272. You can also reach us through web chat or email.