First issued in 1979, the GML bullion coin continues to be highly valued by collectors and investors worldwide, and is renowned for its outstanding combination of craftsmanship, purity, and design. Gracing the reverse is a symbolic maple leaf that is at once elegant, simple and pure; its distinctive shape is instantly associated with this land and its people, who have helped build this nation’s reputation throughout history.

The reverse of this 99.99% pure gold coin stands as a numismatic tribute to the Royal Canadian Mint’s iconic GML bullion coin. Unchanged since its debut in 1979, the single maple leaf design is engraved in outstanding detail to give it a life-like quality, and includes such textural details as the deeply etched veins that run through each of the leaf’s lobes. There’s an unmistakable shine to the reverse, thanks to the light-diffracting wave pattern that fills the entirety of the field. Micro-engraved with laser technology, the recurring number “40” and the maple leaf add a commemorative element that celebrates the 40th anniversary of the GML. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.