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American Silver Eagle vs Silver Maple Leaf: Same 1 oz, Different Size

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American Silver Eagle vs Silver Maple Leaf: Same 1 oz, Different Size

Two of the most popular 1 oz silver coins go side by side: the US Mint American Silver Eagle and the Royal Canadian Mint Silver Maple Leaf.

In this quick comparison, you’ll see the Silver Eagle vs Maple Leaf difference up close—especially the diameter/size in-hand. The Silver Maple Leaf (also known as Maples, the Maple Leaf, Maple Leafs, the Silver Maple, or Silver Maple Leafs) is known for .9999 (four nines) fine silver and its distinctive radial lines, while the American Silver Eagle (also called the Silver American Eagle or Silver Eagle) remains the iconic US Mint bullion coin many stackers recognize instantly.

Even though they look different in diameter, both coins contain exactly 1 troy ounce of pure silver. If you’re deciding between an American Silver Eagle vs Canadian Silver Maple Leaf, this side-by-side view makes the differences easy to spot.

Specs (purity + diameter):

Silver American Eagle / American Silver Eagle / Silver Eagle

• Purity: .999 fine silver

• Diameter: 40.6 mm

Silver Maple Leaf / Silver Maple / Maple Leaf / Maple Leafs / Maples / Silver Maple Leafs

• Purity: .9999 fine silver

• Diameter: 38.0 mm

Obverse portraits (Maple Leafs can vary)

Depending on year and inventory, Maple Leafs and Silver Maple Leafs may show Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III on the obverse of the Silver Maple Leaf.

Reverse designs (American Silver Eagles can vary)

The reverse of the American Silver Eagle (the Silver Eagle / Silver American Eagle) can be one of two designs:

• Type 1 reverse: Heraldic eagle design

• Type 2 reverse: Eagle landing with an oak branch

Artist credits (all artists involved)

American Silver Eagle / Silver Eagle / Silver American Eagle

• Adolph A. Weinman (obverse design, Walking Liberty)

• John Mercanti (Type 1 reverse design)

• Emily Damstra (Type 2 reverse design)

• Michael Gaudioso (Type 2 reverse sculptor/medallic artist)

Silver Maple Leaf / Silver Maple / Maple Leaf / Maple Leafs / Maples / Silver Maple Leafs

• Walter Ott (maple leaf reverse design)

• Susanna Blunt (Queen Elizabeth II effigy)

• Steven Rosati (King Charles III effigy)

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