BEGINNER'S GUIDE

How to Start Collecting the Canadian Call of the Wild Series

Call of the Wild appeals most directly to buyers prioritizing maximum gold purity — at 0.99999 fine, it's purer than almost any other gold bullion coin, with a Canadian wildlife theme layered on top.

What to buy first

Any of the six designs is a reasonable starting point for pure gold exposure; the Howling Wolf (2014) carries first-year significance for a collector specifically building out the complete set in order.

Budget expectations

Expect a premium reflecting both the exceptional 0.99999 purity and the series' closed, collector-oriented status — generally higher than a common-date Gold Eagle or Maple Leaf of the same weight.

Where to buy safely

Standard bullion-buying guidance applies: dealers pricing against live gold spot, compared across sources — since the series is no longer in production, availability for specific designs can vary.

Common beginner mistakes

  • —Assuming new Call of the Wild designs are still being released — the six-coin series is complete and no longer in active production.
  • —Underestimating how rare 0.99999 purity is — most major gold bullion coins top out at 0.9999, one decimal point less pure.
  • —Comparing its premium directly to a common Gold Eagle without accounting for its higher purity and closed-series collector status.

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FAQ

Is Call of the Wild the purest gold bullion coin available?

It's among the purest — at 0.99999 fine, it exceeds the 0.9999 standard most major gold bullion coins use, though a few other ultra-high-purity coins exist globally.

Is this a good series for a beginner?

It's better suited to a buyer specifically prioritizing maximum purity or wanting a bounded, achievable complete-set goal than a first-ever gold purchase — a common Gold Eagle or Maple Leaf is a more typical starting point.