A unique gold coin weighing 100 kg and 1,000,000 nominal dollars in 2007 launched the Royal Canadian Mint. For the first time in world history was carved from pure gold coin with a sample 99999.Na obverse of the coin and all Canadian coins, can be seen in Queen Elizabeth recreated by renowned Canadian sculptor Suzanne Blanc, a reverse country - maple twig with three leaves, the work of senior mint engraver Stan Whittle.

Chief Executive of the Royal Canadian Mint, Ian Bennett noted that the creation of the coin, which is unique in quality and performance at par, enabling Canada to overtake their competitors. If, after the 1979 gold coin maple leaf overshadowed by the popular South African kryugerant, it now most of the gold coin market is occupied by the Chinese Panda Australian native pieces and American Buffalo.

The new 100-pound gold coin maple leaf will be used primarily for promotional purposes in the country and abroad at events related to trade in rare metals.