Due to its 99.99% gold purity, the Royal Canadian Mint markets its gold Canadian Maple Leaf as “the international symbol of purity? The obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II, whose design changed in 1990 to feature a mature portrait of the Queen. In both versions, her name (“ELIZABETH II? appears at top and the denomination of the coin and the date of issue rest underneath the bust. The reverse depicts a Maple Leaf, the national symbol of Canada and for which the coin derives its name. The reverse also lists the name of the country and the amount and purity of the gold. The government of Canada guarantees the purity, weight, and legal tender value of each Canadian Maple Leaf bullion coin. For this reason, they have been internationally recognized since their introduction in 1979. $244.95 Call us directly at 1-800-827-4653 to find out about volume discounts, current price specials and access to our complete selection of available coins. Account Executives are available from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM PST, Monday through Friday (excluding most major holidays).