Tseung Kwan O's Ah Ming found his father's 1997 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin while tidying up the house: The complete gold coin recycling process

The logic behind recycling gold coins and gold ornaments is different. Gold ornaments are weighed and their purity tested; however, investment-grade gold coins (Bullion Coins) have internationally recognized face values, gold content, and purity standards, making their valuation more transparent. The problem is that many people cannot distinguish between a "gold coin" and a "gold medallion" in their possession—the recycling price for the two can differ by 5-10%.

Ah Ming, 36, lives in Tseung Kwan O and works in property management. His father bought several gold items when he was in business years ago, and Ah Ming never organized them after his father passed away. Recently, due to the high tuition fees for his eldest son's international school application, he finally opened his father's old safe—and found three gold coins protected in their original plastic cases.

"I only know they're gold, but I don't know which country they're from or their purity," Ah Ming WhatsApped a picture.

Gold Coin Identification

Three coins were brought in for inspection:

First coin: 1997 Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coin (1 oz)

  • Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, face value 50 Canadian dollars
  • Reverse: Canadian Maple Leaf design, inscribed with "9999 FINE GOLD 1 OZ OR PUR"
  • Gold content: 99.99%, weight 31.1035 grams
  • Condition: Original sealed case, no signs of tampering

Second coin: 1999 Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin (1 oz)

  • Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, face value 100 Australian dollars
  • Reverse: Red Kangaroo design, 9999 fine gold
  • Original capsule, excellent condition

Third coin: 2002 Chinese Panda Gold Coin (1 oz)

  • Obverse: Temple of Heaven design, face value 500 yuan
  • Reverse: Giant Panda, gold content 99.9%
  • Original case, slight fingerprint marks

Quotation and Transaction

The recycling price of investment-grade gold coins = International gold price × gold content × weight ± brand premium. Maple Leaf and Kangaroo coins are among the most liquid gold coin varieties globally and can command a slight premium (1-2% higher than pure gold bars) when recycled. Panda gold coins have an additional premium in the collectors' market.

  • Maple Leaf Gold Coin (1 oz 9999): HK$22,800
  • Kangaroo Gold Coin (1 oz 9999): HK$22,800
  • Panda Gold Coin (1 oz 999): HK$23,500 (includes collector's premium)
  • Total: HK$69,100

After confirming the transaction, Ah Ming said that this money was just enough for the first installment of the international school tuition deposit. "My father bought these gold coins back then, and now they're helping his grandson with his studies; he would be so happy to know."

Do you have gold coins or gold bars at home and want to know their immediate recycling value? WhatsApp 98342057. Gukin Kinpo provides same-day quotes and instant cash purchases.

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Common FAQs

香港賣舊金邊度實收最高？

三個選擇對比：傳統金行通常會扣「火耗」3-5%、加收佣金 1-2%，實收約 92-94%；當鋪通常壓價更狠、扣費更多；專業回收商（如古金鑒寶）承諾免火耗、免佣金，按國際金價即時計算實重，實收可達 98% 以上。一條 10g 18K 金鏈，金行可能比專業回收商少俾 HK$500-800。建議多家比價，注意問清楚扣費明細。

「火耗費」係咩？係咪一定要扣？

「火耗」原本係指舊金熔煉提純過程嘅損耗（古代技術所致），但現代精煉工藝損耗僅 0.5% 以下，金行仍然扣 3-5% 屬於不合理收費。專業回收商使用 XRF 無損檢測技術直接測金含量，根本唔需要熔煉，所以可以做到「免火耗」。如果商家堅持扣火耗，建議貨比三家。

香港回收 K 金嘅計算方式？

公式好簡單：實收金額 = 國際金價 × 重量 × K 金純度。18K 金純度 75%、14K 金純度 58.5%、9K 金純度 37.5%。例如金價 HK$2,500/g、10g 18K 金鏈，理論值約 HK$18,750。但要扣 K 金加工費約 5-10%（因為 K 金需重熔提純成 24K），實際到手約 HK$17,000–17,800。仲要小心電鍍金（KGP、Gold Plated）冇回收價值。

舊金飾爛咗、斷咗仲收唔收？

完全有價值！黃金回收只睇純度同重量，唔睇外觀。斷鏈、單隻耳環、變形戒指、甚至缺角金牌都按足重計算。專業回收商提供免費上門服務，10 分鐘 XRF 檢測 + 電子秤過磅 + 即時現金支付。WhatsApp 98342057 預約上門。

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  • 1) Clients should first provide basic information about their collections via WhatsApp (852) 98342057. You can also contact us directly via this link.

  • 2) We will provide a preliminary quote after receiving the image information.

  • 3) Both parties agree on a time and place (on-site inspection is available) to inspect the collection. We will provide a precise quote based on the actual condition of the collection.

  • 4) Confirm the sale and make payment in various forms such as bank transfer or cash.
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