The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is a gold bullion coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. First issued in 1979, it is made from 99.99% pure gold, making it one of the purest gold coins available. The coin features an image of a maple leaf, a national symbol of Canada, on one side, while the other side displays an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. These coins are available in various denominations, with the most common being the one-ounce coin. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is popular among investors and collectors due to its high purity, recognizable design, and the backing of the Canadian government.