Since it was first struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1979, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin has become one of the world's most popular pure gold bullion coins. Trusted for its 24k gold bullion purity (it was the first coin ever to achieve a purity level of .9999 fine) and admired for its beauty (a product of the Royal Canadian Mint's high tradition of artistry, craftsmanship and technical excellence), this gold bullion coin is legal tender in a country well-known for its stability, independence, and freedom. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin's fine gold bullion content and purity are guaranteed by the Government of Canada.