The 2008 1/2 oz Maple Leaf gold coin is issued by Canada, and produced by the Royal Canadian Mint at their plant in Ottawa. The Maple Leaf coins are the official bullion product of Canada, and the iconic design and high purity have made them a firm favourite around the world.

Every 2008 Maple Leaf 1/2 oz gold coin contains half a troy ounce (15.55 grams) of gold, struck to a purity of 9999, the highest purity used in commercially produced bullion coins. The coins are 25 mm in diameter, and are legal tender in Canada with a face value of 20 CAD.

Featured on the obverse of the coin is the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (head of state of the British Commonwealth) designed by Susanna Blunt. It includes the inscription ELIZABETH II, the coin’s face value of 20 DOLLARS, and the year of issue.

The reverse shows the iconic maple leaf image, as designed by Walter Ott. This is surrounded by the words CANADA, 9999 FINE GOLD, and the same in French, 9999 OR PUR, as well as the coin’s weight.

Investors looking for a high-purity gold coin with worldwide appeal, will be well-served by the 2008 1/2 oz gold Maple.