The Gold Maple Leaf was first manufactured in 1979 and is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. The purity is 24 karat gold. The Government of Canada produces the Gold Maple Leaf and guaran tees its gold content and purity. The obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II, the denomination and year of mintage. The reverse depicts Canadas official symbol, the Maple Leaf In addition to the purity and ounce weight.
| Canadian Gold Maple Leaf .9999 Fine Gold |
Item | Weight | Diameter | Thickness |
| 1 0z | 31.15 Grams | 30 mm | 2.87 mm | |
| 1/2 oz | 15.584 Grams | 25 mm | 1.78 mm | |
| 1/4 oz | 7.797 Grams | 20 mm | 1.78 mm | |
| 1/10 oz | 3.131 Grams | 16 mm | 1.13 mm |