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Silver Eagle vs Silver Maple Leaf: what's the difference?
Both hold one troy ounce of silver and sell for about the same. The Maple Leaf is slightly purer and has anti-counterfeiting features; the Eagle is the U.S. coin.
Updated October 26, 2026 · Prices as of November 3, 2026, 4:45 p.m. Pacific
Side by side
| American Silver Eagle | Canadian Silver Maple Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | U.S. Mint | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Since | 1986 | 1988 |
| Purity | .999 | .9999 |
| Silver | 1 ozt | 1 ozt |
| Face value | $1 | $5 (Canadian) |
| Security features | None on the bullion coin | Radial lines and a laser-engraved mark, since 2014 |
What each is worth today
Silver is at $49.46 per troy ounce (the Kitco bid). We pay 95% of that for both: $46.99 per coin today. Both are prone to white "milk spots," which don't change their silver content.
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