A gold coin is a coin that is made mostly or entirely of gold. Most gold coins minted since 1800 are 900–920 ‰ gold (22‑karat), while most of today’s gold bullion coins are pure gold, such as the Britannia, Canadian Maple Leaf, and American Buffalo.
A gold coin is a coin that is made mostly or entirely of gold. Most gold coins minted since 1800 are 900–920 ‰ gold (22‑karat), while most of today’s gold bullion coins are pure gold, such as the Britannia, Canadian Maple Leaf, and American Buffalo.