The Canadian gold maple leaf coins are a great way to invest in gold bullion and many consider the gold maple leaf coins to be one of the most beautiful gold coins. The obverse of the gold maple leaf coin features Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse of this 24-karat (999.9) gold coin depicts the iconic Canadian Maple Leaf. Each maple leaf gold coin is a legal Canadian gold tender guaranteed by the Government of Canada for its weight and purity. The Canadian gold maple leaf coin was one of the best-selling gold bullion coins in the world. The Royal Canadian Mint is recognised by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) as an acceptable good delivery refiner.