Silver Eagle vs. Silver Maple Leaf
Compare the American Silver Eagle and Canadian Silver Maple Leaf on purity, features, and premiums.
Both are 1 troy oz government silver coins. The Maple Leaf is .9999 fine; the Eagle is .999. Silver Eagles typically carry higher premiums in the U.S.
Purity
Maple Leaf .9999; Silver Eagle .999.
Face value
Silver Eagle $1; Maple Leaf C$5.
Packaging
Eagles commonly ship in tubes of 20; Maple Leafs in tubes of 25.