Reverse: the reverse of the coin is composed of the national symbol of Canada - Maple Leaf over the engraved name of the state "CANADA" on both sides carved maple coins of gold purity hallmark "9999". The coin at the bottom of the semicircle superimposed "FINE GOLD 1/2 OZ OR PUR".
Obverse: the obverse depicts the image of 79 year old Queen Elizabeth II (Canada valid for a constitutional monarchy, in which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Canada's monarch). Coins engraved in the top of the words Elizabeth II, and the bottom of the coin denomination and coins mintage year "20 DOLLARS".
About the coin: Canadian gold maple leaf coin is 99.99% pure gold. This means that the coin is minted entirely of gold containing no other metals as impurities. This pure gold coin is official legal tender in Canada. Canadian Gold Maple coin minted from 1979. and it has become one of Canada's most popular gold coins in the world.