Additionally, the Gold Maple Leaf features advanced security ... where selling an entire 1-ounce coin might not be ideal.

Coins wouldn’t have the metals of their face value. This can be avoided by putting them in plastic cases. Already the US Mint’s 1 oz. Buffalo gold coin comes in a clear plastic case.

The introduction of 1-Ounce Gold (1OZ) futures in 2025 is the next step in this evolution. These innovative products effectively lower the barriers to entry for a wider range of market participants.