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Royal Canadian Mint · Canada
Platinum Maple Leaf 1/10 oz
0.1 troy oz — 99.95% Platinumplatinumdiscontinued
One-tenth ounce Platinum Maple Leaf produced from 1988 to 2002. The smallest of the original four platinum denominations.
Physical Specifications
| Mass | 3.1104 g |
| Troy Ounces | 0.1 oz |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.13 mm |
| Edge | reeded |
| Purity | 99.95% Platinum |
| Fineness | 0.9995 |
| Density | 21.45 g/cm³ |
| Face Value | 5 CAD |
| Series | Maple Leaf |
| First Minted | 1988 |
Authentication Reference
Use these values to verify an authentic Platinum Maple Leaf 1/10 oz. All tests can be performed with a digital scale, callipers, and the EON ping tester.
Weight
3.1104grams
Use a 0.001 g digital scale. Calibrate first with a known object (a €2 coin = 8.50g).
Dimensions
Diameter16mm
Thickness1.13mm
Use plastic callipers (not steel — avoid scratching). Or use the camera tool with a bank card as reference (ISO 7810: 85.60mm × 53.98mm).