In 1982, Canada set a new standard in the purity of gold bullion. Before 1982 the Maple Leaf was .999 gold; after it was minted with .9999 solid gold.

The Royal Canadian Mint has maintained its tradition of leadership in the gold bullion industry by raising the bar once more, to .99999. Once again, history was made, this time in 2008. To honor this historic occasion, the Gold Maple Leaf was given a special design which includes a crosshatched pattern.

This purity won’t replace the Mint’s standard .9999 Gold Maple Leaf coins in foreseeable future, and is reserved for exclusive special editions produced to show off the Royal Canadian Mint’s unparalleled achievements in coin minting. These coins are highly sought after by collectors and investors because of the purity of the gold as well as the low mintage.

2007 Canada $200 .99999 Gold Maple Leaf PCGS MS69 US $1,775.00 (18 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 13:49:23 PST Add to watch list

PALAU 2006 $1 KANGAROO FINE GOLD .99999 US $80.34 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 15:50:40 PST Add to watch list