The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is the bullion coin of Canada produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. The brainchild of Walter Ott, it is the purest gold coin of regular issue in the world, with a gold content of .9999 millesimal fineness (24 carats). It was the second government issued gold coin to become available, after the South African Krugerrand.

The coin is offered in 1/20 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz denominations and is guaranteed to contain the stated amount (in troy ounces) of .9999 fine gold (24 carat). The coins have legal tender status in Canada, but as is often the case with bullion coins, the face values of these coins ($1, $5, $10, $20 and $50) are purely symbolic and are much lower than their true market value.

1989 CANADA MAPLE LEAF 10TH ANNIV GOLD PROOF 4 COIN SET US $4,999.95 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 11:50:31 PST Add to watch list

FIVE 1oz GEM BU CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF .999 GOLD BULLION US $9,699.00 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 12:10:15 PST Add to watch list

1997 1/4 oz Gold Maple Leaf - $10 Face Value Canada Gold Coin US $475.00 (4 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 13:35:04 PST Add to watch list

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

1998 $50 1oz Gold Maple Leaf World Trade Center Ground Zero Recover PCGS WTC 911 US $1,752.00 (17 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 16:15:54 PST Add to watch list

1 New DETECT .999 Fine PIated FAKE CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF CIad Bullion Bars & Coins US $14.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 16:23:35 PST Add to watch list

1 New DETECT .999 Fine PIated FAKE CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF CIad Bullion Bars & Coins US $14.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 17:43:28 PST Add to watch list

1 New DETECT .999 Fine PIated FAKE CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF CIad Bullion Bars & Coins US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 17:54:20 PST Add to watch list

JK: Pure Canada Maple Leaf GOLD 1/10 ounce oz bullion coin US $182.50 (9 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 18:38:34 PST Add to watch list

JK: Pure Canada Maple Leaf GOLD 1/10 ounce oz bullion coin US $172.50 (6 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 18:43:03 PST Add to watch list

JK: Pure Canada Maple Leaf GOLD 1/10 ounce oz bullion coin US $135.09 (4 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 18:47:06 PST Add to watch list

JK: Pure Canada Maple Leaf GOLD 1/10 ounce oz bullion coin US $135.49 (3 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 18:51:24 PST Add to watch list

JK: Pure Canada Maple Leaf GOLD 1/10 ounce oz bullion coin US $140.00 (4 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 18:55:25 PST Add to watch list

2008 CANADA MAPLE LEAF $10 TEN DOLLAR GOLD 1/4oz COIN PCGS MS69 US $829.95 End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 2:28:37 PST Add to watch list

1998 Fine Gold $5 Maple Leaf 1/10 oz EAGLES Privy Sealed + COA US $259.00 End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 7:33:07 PST Add to watch list

1982 CANADIAN GOLD MAPLE LEAF 1/10th oz $5 COIN US $201.00 (7 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 11:25:56 PST Add to watch list

2 Rare $5 Gold Maple Leaf~~HEAT BENT & RARE~~~ US $2,650.00 End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 11:47:48 PST Add to watch list

1997 Canada $5 Maple Leaf 1/10oz .9999 Fine Gold Coin UNC Family Privy Mark US $200.40 (14 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 15:26:34 PST Add to watch list

2003 CANADA SILVER MAPLE LEAF $5 DOLLARS COLOURED US $89.99 End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 19:01:16 PST Add to watch list

1/4 Oz 2001 Canada Gold Maple Leaf Hologram Coin bullion Rare Collectible lot US $360.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 19:08:00 PST Add to watch list

1989 Proof Gold Maple Leaf in Capsule US $2,512.06 End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 8:21:52 PST Add to watch list

1989 Proof 1/4 Oz. Gold Maple Leaf in Capsule US $703.38 End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 8:24:14 PST Add to watch list

1999 $5 Maple Leaf Gem Uncirculated 9-11-01 WTC Ground Zero Recovery PCGS US $350.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 9:27:41 PST Add to watch list

1990 Canadian Maple Leaf Coin 1 oz .9999 Fine Pure Gold Uncirculated US $1,776.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 11:16:12 PST Add to watch list

2002 Canada Maple Leaf 1/20 Ounce .9999 GOLD COIN US $100.99 (8 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 12:24:58 PST Add to watch list

1998 1/10 Ounce Gold Canada Maple Leaf $5 Coin w/ Eagles Privy Mark - No Reserve US $172.50 (14 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 13:00:15 PST Add to watch list

1988 Canadian Maple Leaf 1 oz Gold Coin .9999 Pure US $1,875.00 End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 17:44:45 PST Add to watch list

1999 $5 GOLD CANADA MAPLE LEAF HOLOGRAM...NGC SP69...PLUS BONUS GIFT US $659.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 18:39:20 PST Add to watch list

2001 CANADA G$5 MAPLE LEAF VIKING PRIVY PCGS SP 69 TONE US $550.00 End Date: Thursday Feb-09-2012 6:02:33 PST Add to watch list

GOLD Canadian Maple Leaf 1 oz Gold Coin .9999 Pur US $1,799.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday Feb-09-2012 7:17:14 PST Add to watch list

2009 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1 oz. 0.999 Fine Gold Coin Bullion US $1,968.00 End Date: Thursday Feb-09-2012 12:24:12 PST Add to watch list

AIRTITE - for Gold Maple Leaf Coins 1/20 1/10 1/4 1/2 1oz U-Bid U-Win US $6.65 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Feb-09-2012 15:27:20 PST Add to watch list

CANADA MAPLE LEAF SILVER 5 COIN SET HOLOGRAM 2003 PROOF US $199.00 End Date: Thursday Feb-09-2012 16:04:27 PST Add to watch list

1989 CANADA MAPLE LEAF $5 FIVE DOLLAR GOLD PROOF COIN PCGS PR69 DCAM US $499.95 End Date: Friday Feb-10-2012 0:49:41 PST Add to watch list

Uncirculated 1993 solid Gold Maple Leaf Canadian 1 oz Coin US $1,780.00 (20 Bids) End Date: Friday Feb-10-2012 13:08:08 PST Add to watch list

Gold Canada 2011, $10 1/4th OZ 24K Maple Leaf Gold coin *BU* 99.99% PURE New US $559.99 End Date: Friday Feb-10-2012 15:06:04 PST Add to watch list

1997 RARE DATE 1/20 TROY OUNCE .9999 FINE GOLD CANADA MAPLE LEAF US $81.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Friday Feb-10-2012 19:15:25 PST Add to watch list

1 Ounce Gold Canadian Maple Leaf Coin 1983 LOOK!!@ 99 cents NR!! US $1,675.00 (6 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-11-2012 7:02:49 PST Add to watch list

1985 1/10oz Gold Maple leaf US $102.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-11-2012 11:39:38 PST Add to watch list

1999 BU 1/4 OZ GOLD MAPLE LEAF US $399.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-11-2012 12:57:52 PST Add to watch list

2009 CANADA GOLD MAPLE LEAF 1/25 OZ ORIG MINT PACKAGING US $149.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-11-2012 16:09:33 PST Add to watch list

Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/20 oz. 9999 Fine Gold Coin US $115.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-11-2012 19:21:36 PST Add to watch list

Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/10 oz. 9999 Fine Gold Coin US $215.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-11-2012 19:26:58 PST Add to watch list

2012 1 OZ OR PUR .9999 FINE GOLD MAPLE LEAF US $1,850.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-12-2012 9:01:17 PST Add to watch list

Gold Coin 1 OZ .999 Pure Fine Gold 1979 Canada Maple Leaf 50 Dollar Elizabeth II US $1,200.00 (7 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-12-2012 19:53:13 PST Add to watch list

Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 1/10 oz. 9999 Fine Gold Coin US $230.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-12-2012 21:03:11 PST Add to watch list

CANADA GOLD $5 DOLLAR MAPLE LEAF PROOF CAMEO US $249.99 End Date: Monday Feb-13-2012 14:52:19 PST Add to watch list

1984 Mint Sealed $10 Canadian 1/4 oz. .9999 Gold Maple Leaf US $305.00 (6 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-13-2012 17:05:35 PST Add to watch list

$50 1 OZ CANADIAN GOLD MAPLE LEAF - Various Dates US $1,910.00 End Date: Friday Feb-17-2012 16:55:15 PST Add to watch list

2012 Canada Gold Maple Leaf 4 Coin Set 1.85 OZ Purer Than Eagle Proof Set .9999 US $3,499.99 End Date: Sunday Feb-19-2012 14:52:04 PST Add to watch list

The official gold bullion coin of Canada is The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin which was minted for the first time in 1979 by the Royal Canadian Mint. Before this coin was minted, the only other bullion coin used was the Krugerrand which was not widely available. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin had a purity of 0.999 fineness. In other words, it had almost no base materials at all. This coin was designed by Walter Ott and was one of the purest gold coins in the world at the time. The coin was offered in many denominations ranging from 1/20 oz to 1 oz.

In November 1982, The Royal Canadian Mint became the first world mint to commercially start manufacturing 99.99% pure gold coins as it introduced a new range of Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins with  0.9999 fineness. This resulted in the Gold Maple Leaf getting instant recognition in the bullion coin market and till today it still remains the most recognized and one of the most sought after coins in the bullion markets. Since pure gold coins are especially soft, the Maple Leaf emblem on the coin can get easily scratched and so it requires great care when handling as a scratched Maple Leaf gold coin would have a lower resell value.

In 2007, the Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a new Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin which had a face value of $1,000,000. This coin was 3cm thick, had a diameter of 50cm, weighed 100kgs and had a gold fineness of 0.99999. It was created and designed by Stanley Witten.

Apart from minting gold coins that would be used within the country itself, The Royal Canadian Mint has also reached an agreement with the International Olympic Committee to print Olympic Gold Maple Leaf coins. This will allow the Royal Canadian Mint to mint gold coins emblazoned with the Maple Leaf in time for the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010.