The 2017 Canadian Grizzly Bear 1/3 oz gold coin is a limited-issue bullion coin struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in .9999 fine gold, carrying a face value of $20 CAD as legal tender of Canada. At 0.33334 troy ounces, it occupies a practical middle ground between the standard one-ounce format and smaller fractional sizes, offering a meaningful gold content without the premium density of full-ounce pieces. It was released as part of the Mint's broader wildlife and nature series and is certified in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
We carry this coin as a recognized fractional gold piece from one of the world's premier sovereign mints. Its combination of precise purity, government backing, and distinctive Canadian wildlife imagery makes it a well-defined product in the fractional gold category.
The Royal Canadian Mint has operated since 1908 and holds a long-standing reputation as one of the most technically advanced minting institutions in the world. It produces the iconic Gold Maple Leaf bullion series as well as an expanding range of commemorative and wildlife-themed collector and bullion coins
…The 2017 Canadian Grizzly Bear 1/3 oz gold coin is a limited-issue bullion coin struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in .9999 fine gold, carrying a face value of $20 CAD as legal tender of Canada. At 0.33334 troy ounces, it occupies a practical middle ground between the standard one-ounce format and smaller fractional sizes, offering a meaningful gold content without the premium density of full-ounce pieces. It was released as part of the Mint's broader wildlife and nature series and is certified in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
We carry this coin as a recognized fractional gold piece from one of the world's premier sovereign mints. Its combination of precise purity, government backing, and distinctive Canadian wildlife imagery makes it a well-defined product in the fractional gold category.
The Royal Canadian Mint has operated since 1908 and holds a long-standing reputation as one of the most technically advanced minting institutions in the world. It produces the iconic Gold Maple Leaf bullion series as well as an expanding range of commemorative and wildlife-themed collector and bullion coins that have gained recognition in international markets.
The Grizzly Bear coin is part of a series celebrating Canada's wildlife heritage, released under the Mint's broader effort to extend its gold bullion offerings beyond the standard Maple Leaf format. These wildlife issues were designed to appeal to both collectors and bullion buyers who value distinctive design alongside precise metal content. The 2017 edition reflects the Mint's continued focus on high-relief detail and elevated surface quality during that period of production.
The reverse of the coin features a detailed depiction of a grizzly bear in a naturalistic setting, rendered with the fine relief and sharp detail that the Royal Canadian Mint is known for achieving. The composition conveys both power and precision, with textured fur, defined musculature, and a depth of field that reflects the Mint's engraving capabilities at the time of issue.
The obverse carries the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, the standard portrait used on Canadian legal tender during this period, accompanied by the coin's face value, year of issue, and country of origin. The overall finish on Brilliant Uncirculated pieces is clean and consistent, with surfaces that reflect the Mint's quality control standards for non-proof bullion-grade coinage.
At 1/3 of a troy ounce, this coin requires a lower dollar outlay than a full-ounce gold piece at any given spot price, which makes it accessible to buyers looking to accumulate gold in smaller increments or diversify a position across multiple pieces. The fractional format also allows for more flexible allocation when building or adjusting a physical gold holding over time.
Premiums on fractional gold coins are typically higher on a per-ounce basis than those on full-ounce coins, which is a standard market characteristic tied to the fixed production and distribution costs spread across less metal. Buyers choosing fractional formats are generally prioritizing flexibility and entry-point sizing over per-ounce cost efficiency, and the 1/3 oz denomination represents a reasonable balance between those two considerations.
The Royal Canadian Mint produces this coin to .9999 fine gold, one of the highest purity standards applied to any sovereign bullion coinage. Each piece is struck under the Mint's quality control procedures, and the specification of 0.33334 troy ounces is precise enough to reflect the Mint's exacting weight tolerances. The coin's legal tender status under Canadian law further reinforces the authenticity guarantee that comes with sovereign issuance.
We verify all products for authenticity, weight, and purity before they are made available for purchase. For clients who want a third-party assessment, we maintain authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC, giving buyers the option to submit coins for independent grading and encapsulation through recognized professional services.
Brilliant Uncirculated, or BU, indicates that this coin was produced for bullion or collector purposes and has not been placed into circulation. BU coins exhibit full original mint luster with no wear from use, though they may show minor contact marks or bag marks consistent with standard handling and packaging at the mint level. These are not defects and do not affect the metal content or face value of the coin.
Individual coins are shipped in protective plastic flips. Tubes of the 2017 Grizzly Bear 1/3 oz gold coin typically hold 20 pieces, and orders at tube quantity are packaged accordingly. Larger bulk quantities ship in sealed boxes consistent with the Mint's standard outer packaging for this series. Packaging is selected to protect the coin's surfaces and condition throughout transit.
The price of this coin moves directly with the spot price of gold, with a premium applied above that baseline to account for production costs, the Royal Canadian Mint's quality standards, the coin's fractional format, and demand within the secondary market. Fractional coins from sovereign mints consistently carry higher per-ounce premiums than full-ounce equivalents, and that pattern holds across most bullion markets globally.
Our pricing reflects real-time spot market conditions and is structured to be transparent and consistent. The bid/ask spread displayed on our product page gives buyers a complete view of both the acquisition cost and the current resale context, providing a clearer picture of the total cost of ownership rather than focusing solely on the purchase price.
Gold coins from the Royal Canadian Mint are recognized in bullion markets worldwide, and the .9999 purity standard is well understood by dealers, wholesalers, and private buyers across international markets. The grizzly bear wildlife series has a collector following beyond its bullion base, which can support demand in resale environments where design and series completeness factor into buyer interest.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling within the same platform. Customers who want to sell back this coin can do so using our competitive buyback pricing, which is structured to reflect real-time wholesale market conditions rather than arbitrary dealer discretion. We believe liquidity should be part of the purchasing decision, not an afterthought.
This coin offers the combination of sovereign government backing, .9999 purity, and Royal Canadian Mint production quality in a fractional size that provides genuine flexibility for buyers who want gold exposure without committing to a full-ounce purchase. The grizzly bear design adds visual distinction that separates it from standard Maple Leaf bullion, and the 2017 date makes it a specific, datable piece for collectors focused on year sets or wildlife series.
The 1/3 oz denomination is less common than 1/4 oz or 1/10 oz fractionals, giving this coin a degree of market specificity that appeals to collectors building complete sets of the wildlife series. For buyers primarily focused on gold content, the coin's clear weight and purity specifications, combined with its legal tender status, provide a straightforward basis for evaluating what they are acquiring.
We built this platform around a straightforward principle: buyers deserve access to transparent pricing, honest product information, and a marketplace that respects their ability to make informed decisions. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is presented alongside bid/ask spreads so buyers can evaluate the complete picture of a transaction before committing. That level of transparency is central to how we operate, not an afterthought.
We carry an A rating with the Better Business Bureau and hold active memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we can support grading submissions for customers who want independent third-party certification on their coins. Every product we sell is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity, and our fulfillment process is designed to deliver orders securely and reliably. Our customer service team is accessible and knowledgeable, with the goal of supporting buyers through both the purchasing process and any questions that follow.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our catalog, including fractional gold coins like this one. Rather than displaying indicative prices, the platform is built around real-time executable market pricing, which gives members direct visibility into how products like the 2017 Grizzly Bear 1/3 oz are priced and traded at the wholesale level. Premiums and bid/ask spreads fluctuate naturally based on market conditions rather than fixed retail pricing structures, creating a more transparent environment for evaluating fractional gold.
Pro members also benefit from proprietary research tools that allow them to compare premiums, historical premium trends, spread tightness, and liquidity across products in our catalog. For a fractional coin with both collector and bullion appeal, those tools provide meaningful context for understanding how market demand, series interest, and gold spot price interact to influence pricing over time. Portfolio valuation through Pro uses live wholesale bid pricing, giving members a current liquidation-based view of their holdings rather than estimated retail values.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make the purchasing process straightforward and secure. Buyers can pay using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency through BitPay. Each method is integrated into a secure transaction environment designed to protect buyer information and ensure reliable order processing from start to fulfillment.
Product ID: BST-000927DE3E
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Gold |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Brand/Mint | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Purity | 0.9999 |
| Weight | 0.33334 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.95 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 22.2 mm |
The 2017 Canadian Grizzly Bear 1/3 oz gold coin is a limited-issue bullion coin struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in .9999 fine gold, carrying a face value of $20 CAD as legal tender of Canada. At 0.33334 troy ounces, it occupies a practical middle ground between the standard one-ounce format and smaller fractional sizes, offering a meaningful gold content without the premium density of full-ounce pieces. It was released as part of the Mint's broader wildlife and nature series and is certified in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
We carry this coin as a recognized fractional gold piece from one of the world's premier sovereign mints. Its combination of precise purity, government backing, and distinctive Canadian wildlife imagery makes it a well-defined product in the fractional gold category.
The Royal Canadian Mint has operated since 1908 and holds a long-standing reputation as one of the most technically advanced minting institutions in the world. It produces the iconic Gold Maple Leaf bullion series as well as an expanding range of commemorative and wildlife-themed collector and bullion coins
…The 2017 Canadian Grizzly Bear 1/3 oz gold coin is a limited-issue bullion coin struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in .9999 fine gold, carrying a face value of $20 CAD as legal tender of Canada. At 0.33334 troy ounces, it occupies a practical middle ground between the standard one-ounce format and smaller fractional sizes, offering a meaningful gold content without the premium density of full-ounce pieces. It was released as part of the Mint's broader wildlife and nature series and is certified in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
We carry this coin as a recognized fractional gold piece from one of the world's premier sovereign mints. Its combination of precise purity, government backing, and distinctive Canadian wildlife imagery makes it a well-defined product in the fractional gold category.
The Royal Canadian Mint has operated since 1908 and holds a long-standing reputation as one of the most technically advanced minting institutions in the world. It produces the iconic Gold Maple Leaf bullion series as well as an expanding range of commemorative and wildlife-themed collector and bullion coins that have gained recognition in international markets.
The Grizzly Bear coin is part of a series celebrating Canada's wildlife heritage, released under the Mint's broader effort to extend its gold bullion offerings beyond the standard Maple Leaf format. These wildlife issues were designed to appeal to both collectors and bullion buyers who value distinctive design alongside precise metal content. The 2017 edition reflects the Mint's continued focus on high-relief detail and elevated surface quality during that period of production.
The reverse of the coin features a detailed depiction of a grizzly bear in a naturalistic setting, rendered with the fine relief and sharp detail that the Royal Canadian Mint is known for achieving. The composition conveys both power and precision, with textured fur, defined musculature, and a depth of field that reflects the Mint's engraving capabilities at the time of issue.
The obverse carries the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, the standard portrait used on Canadian legal tender during this period, accompanied by the coin's face value, year of issue, and country of origin. The overall finish on Brilliant Uncirculated pieces is clean and consistent, with surfaces that reflect the Mint's quality control standards for non-proof bullion-grade coinage.
At 1/3 of a troy ounce, this coin requires a lower dollar outlay than a full-ounce gold piece at any given spot price, which makes it accessible to buyers looking to accumulate gold in smaller increments or diversify a position across multiple pieces. The fractional format also allows for more flexible allocation when building or adjusting a physical gold holding over time.
Premiums on fractional gold coins are typically higher on a per-ounce basis than those on full-ounce coins, which is a standard market characteristic tied to the fixed production and distribution costs spread across less metal. Buyers choosing fractional formats are generally prioritizing flexibility and entry-point sizing over per-ounce cost efficiency, and the 1/3 oz denomination represents a reasonable balance between those two considerations.
The Royal Canadian Mint produces this coin to .9999 fine gold, one of the highest purity standards applied to any sovereign bullion coinage. Each piece is struck under the Mint's quality control procedures, and the specification of 0.33334 troy ounces is precise enough to reflect the Mint's exacting weight tolerances. The coin's legal tender status under Canadian law further reinforces the authenticity guarantee that comes with sovereign issuance.
We verify all products for authenticity, weight, and purity before they are made available for purchase. For clients who want a third-party assessment, we maintain authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC, giving buyers the option to submit coins for independent grading and encapsulation through recognized professional services.
Brilliant Uncirculated, or BU, indicates that this coin was produced for bullion or collector purposes and has not been placed into circulation. BU coins exhibit full original mint luster with no wear from use, though they may show minor contact marks or bag marks consistent with standard handling and packaging at the mint level. These are not defects and do not affect the metal content or face value of the coin.
Individual coins are shipped in protective plastic flips. Tubes of the 2017 Grizzly Bear 1/3 oz gold coin typically hold 20 pieces, and orders at tube quantity are packaged accordingly. Larger bulk quantities ship in sealed boxes consistent with the Mint's standard outer packaging for this series. Packaging is selected to protect the coin's surfaces and condition throughout transit.
The price of this coin moves directly with the spot price of gold, with a premium applied above that baseline to account for production costs, the Royal Canadian Mint's quality standards, the coin's fractional format, and demand within the secondary market. Fractional coins from sovereign mints consistently carry higher per-ounce premiums than full-ounce equivalents, and that pattern holds across most bullion markets globally.
Our pricing reflects real-time spot market conditions and is structured to be transparent and consistent. The bid/ask spread displayed on our product page gives buyers a complete view of both the acquisition cost and the current resale context, providing a clearer picture of the total cost of ownership rather than focusing solely on the purchase price.
Gold coins from the Royal Canadian Mint are recognized in bullion markets worldwide, and the .9999 purity standard is well understood by dealers, wholesalers, and private buyers across international markets. The grizzly bear wildlife series has a collector following beyond its bullion base, which can support demand in resale environments where design and series completeness factor into buyer interest.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling within the same platform. Customers who want to sell back this coin can do so using our competitive buyback pricing, which is structured to reflect real-time wholesale market conditions rather than arbitrary dealer discretion. We believe liquidity should be part of the purchasing decision, not an afterthought.
This coin offers the combination of sovereign government backing, .9999 purity, and Royal Canadian Mint production quality in a fractional size that provides genuine flexibility for buyers who want gold exposure without committing to a full-ounce purchase. The grizzly bear design adds visual distinction that separates it from standard Maple Leaf bullion, and the 2017 date makes it a specific, datable piece for collectors focused on year sets or wildlife series.
The 1/3 oz denomination is less common than 1/4 oz or 1/10 oz fractionals, giving this coin a degree of market specificity that appeals to collectors building complete sets of the wildlife series. For buyers primarily focused on gold content, the coin's clear weight and purity specifications, combined with its legal tender status, provide a straightforward basis for evaluating what they are acquiring.
We built this platform around a straightforward principle: buyers deserve access to transparent pricing, honest product information, and a marketplace that respects their ability to make informed decisions. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is presented alongside bid/ask spreads so buyers can evaluate the complete picture of a transaction before committing. That level of transparency is central to how we operate, not an afterthought.
We carry an A rating with the Better Business Bureau and hold active memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we can support grading submissions for customers who want independent third-party certification on their coins. Every product we sell is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity, and our fulfillment process is designed to deliver orders securely and reliably. Our customer service team is accessible and knowledgeable, with the goal of supporting buyers through both the purchasing process and any questions that follow.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our catalog, including fractional gold coins like this one. Rather than displaying indicative prices, the platform is built around real-time executable market pricing, which gives members direct visibility into how products like the 2017 Grizzly Bear 1/3 oz are priced and traded at the wholesale level. Premiums and bid/ask spreads fluctuate naturally based on market conditions rather than fixed retail pricing structures, creating a more transparent environment for evaluating fractional gold.
Pro members also benefit from proprietary research tools that allow them to compare premiums, historical premium trends, spread tightness, and liquidity across products in our catalog. For a fractional coin with both collector and bullion appeal, those tools provide meaningful context for understanding how market demand, series interest, and gold spot price interact to influence pricing over time. Portfolio valuation through Pro uses live wholesale bid pricing, giving members a current liquidation-based view of their holdings rather than estimated retail values.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make the purchasing process straightforward and secure. Buyers can pay using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency through BitPay. Each method is integrated into a secure transaction environment designed to protect buyer information and ensure reliable order processing from start to fulfillment.
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