- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $1000000
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2007
- Denomination:$1000000
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):3215.075
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:20
- Product type:Coin
In 2007, the Royal Canadian Mint produced the world's first million dollar coin. The 100 kg, 99999 pure gold bullion coin with a $1 million face value was originally conceived as a unique showpiece to promote the Mint's new line of 99999 pure 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf bullion coins.
The Mint decided to make a very limited quantity available for sale: five gold bullion coins, weighing 3,215 troy ounces each, have been purchased by investors from Canada and abroad.
In October 2007, the Million Dollar Coin was certified by Guinness World Records to be the world's largest gold coin.
The reverse features a maple leaf design by Royal Canadian Mint artist and senior engraver Stan Witten, and the obverse bears the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by celebrated Canadian portrait artist Susanna Blunt.