Which one of the following bullion coins has a 999.9/1000 gold purity (.9999 fineness)?
A) the Canadian "Maple Leaf"
B) the South African "Krugerand"
C) the American "Gold Eagle"
D) the United Kingdom "Sovereign"

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The Canadian "Maple Leaf" has a gold purity of 999.9/1000 or .9999 fineness. The other coins listed have lower purities: the South African "Krugerand" has a purity of 916.7/1000 or .9167 fineness, the American "Gold Eagle" has a purity of 916.7/1000 or .9167 fineness, and the United Kingdom "Sovereign" has a purity of 916.7/1000 or .9167 fineness.

Which One of the Following Bullion Coins Has a 999