Maple Leaf 999.99, 1 oz gold
A one ounce Royal Canadian Mint gold coin at 999.99 fineness with a face value of 200 Canadian dollars. It is a separate product from the standard 999.9 Maple Leaf — the difference lies in purity and denomination, not in the quantity of metal.
Technical specification
| Specification |
Value |
| Fine metal weight |
31.1035 g |
| Fineness |
999.99 |
| Face value |
200 CAD |
| Diameter |
30.00 mm |
| Thickness |
2.90 mm |
| Mint |
Royal Canadian Mint |
| Series |
Maple Leaf 999.99 |
| Mintage |
varies by year |
| Packaging |
capsule set in an assay card |
The 999.99 Maple Leaf — how it differs from the standard one
The usual gold Maple Leaf is 999.9 fine. The version marked 999.99 is a separate Royal Canadian Mint product with a face value of 200 Canadian dollars rather than 50, and a tenfold lower share of impurities.
The difference is real in technical terms but changes nothing about the metal: both coins hold one troy ounce of gold. The five-nines version is struck in smaller numbers and carries a higher markup — it is bought for purity and scarcity, not for quantity of metal.
Reverse
The reverse shows the sugar maple leaf — a motif struck on Canadian bullion coins without interruption since 1979 and among the most recognised in metal trading. The obverse carries the effigy of the reigning monarch used for that year and the 200 Canadian dollar denomination.
The Bullion DNA security feature
The Royal Canadian Mint applies a micro-engraved maple leaf to the reverse containing the last two digits of the year. It cannot be seen with the naked eye and needs magnification — it allows authentication without disturbing the coin.
The coin ships in a capsule set into a card marked with the weight and fineness. The card is best left uncut: on resale the coin-and-card set is valued above the coin alone.
What to check before buying
This item is supplied from coins of various years — which year arrives depends on availability. Weight, fineness and face value are identical regardless of the year of striking.
Gold at 999.99 is soft even by bullion standards. The capsule and card are best left closed: a scratch reduces the buyback price more than it would on a 999.9 coin.
Why GoldInvest24
We source coins from state mints and LBMA-accredited producers, in original packaging. Every shipment is insured and packed discreetly, with no markings indicating the contents. We also run a gold and silver buyback. Current quotes are on our gold price page.
Royal Canadian Mint 999.99 coins we stock
| Coin |
Year |
Fineness |
Face value |
| Call of the Wild: Cougar |
2015 |
999.99 |
200 CAD |
| Call of the Wild: Grizzly |
2016 |
999.99 |
200 CAD |
| Call of the Wild: Bobcat |
2020 |
999.99 |
200 CAD |
| Maple Leaf 999.99 (this coin) |
various |
999.99 |
200 CAD |
Frequently asked questions
How much fine metal does this coin contain?
Exactly 31.1035 grams at 999.99 fineness. The total weight is effectively the same as the metal content.
How does this differ from the ordinary Maple Leaf?
In fineness and denomination. The standard Maple Leaf is 999.9 with a 50 Canadian dollar face value; this version is 999.99 with 200 dollars. Both hold one troy ounce of gold.
Will I receive a specific year?
No. This item is supplied from coins of various years, depending on availability. Weight, fineness and face value do not change.
How can authenticity be checked?
The Royal Canadian Mint uses a micro-engraved maple leaf carrying the last two digits of the year, visible under magnification.
Is VAT charged on this coin?
In Poland gold meeting the conditions for bullion is exempt from VAT under Article 122 of the VAT Act.
Do you buy this coin back?
Yes, we buy back gold and silver. The buyback price follows the current metal quote and the condition of the coin together with its original packaging.