Reverse: the reverse of the coin features Canada's national symbol – the Maple Leaf, with the country's name CANADA inscribed above. On both sides of the maple leaf, the coin’s gold purity 9999 is engraved. At the bottom, in a semicircle, the weight and gold purity are inscribed: FINE GOLD 1/20 OZ OR PUR.
Obverse: the obverse of the coin depicts Queen Elizabeth II (Canada is a constitutional monarchy, where Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is also the monarch of Canada). The top of the coin features the inscription ELIZABETH II, while the bottom displays the denomination and minting year 1 DOLLAR.
About the coin: The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin contains 99.99% pure gold. This means the coin is minted entirely from pure gold without any other metal alloys. This pure gold coin is legal tender in Canada. The Gold Maple Leaf has been minted since 1979 and is one of the most popular gold coins in the world.
