In 1979, the 1oz Gold Maple Leaf was launched, later becoming the RCM most renown contribution to the bullion industry. The 1oz gold maple Leaf has remained one of the favourite bullion gold coins of choice when investors decide to buy gold, since the coins launch date of September 1979. The 1 troy ounce Maple Leaf Is comprised of fine gold, struck in 24ct by the Royal Canadian Mint. From November 2002 onwards the Royal Canadian Mint struck these coins with a 999.9 purity, a slight increase on the 999 purity these coins were initially minted in.
Another extraordinary bullion accomplishment produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, comes in the form of A 100 kg version of the 99.999% pure GML coin was produced as a marketing tool and was later sold as a product when interested buyers came forward.