Canadian Gold Maple Leaf
| Value | 50.00 CAD (face value) |
|---|---|
| Mass | 31.11 g (1.00 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 30 mm (1.181 in) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Composition | Gold (99.99% Au) |
| Years of minting | 1979–present |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Monarch of Canada |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Maple Leaf |
| Design date | 1979 (2015) |
The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf (GML; French: Feuille d'érable en or canadienne) is a gold bullion coin that is issued annually by the Government of Canada. It is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.
The Gold Maple Leaf is legal tender with a face value of 50 Canadian dollars. The market value of the metal varies, depending on the spot price of gold. Having a .9999 millesimal fineness (24 karats), in some cases .99999, the coin is among the purest official bullion coins worldwide. The standard version has a weight of minimum 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams). Other sizes and denominations include: 1 gram, 1⁄25 oz. ($0.50), 1⁄20 oz. ($1), 1⁄10 oz. ($5), 1⁄4 oz. ($10) and 1⁄2 oz. ($20).