The Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf Coin was first produced by the Royal Canadian Mint in November of 2005. It enjoyed a very limited mintage until 2007 and then briefly again for one year in 2009, giving it one of the shortest releases in Canadian history. This coin also holds the distinction of being the first Canadian coin to ever be minted from palladium. Considering its unique history, it’s not surprising that it has become such a highly popular and elusive collector’s item. Each maple leaf coin has been minted from 1 troy ounce of the finest 99.95% pure palladium. It measures 33 mm in diameter and 2.87 mm in width. Individual coins currently have a face value at 50 Canadian dollars.