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Silver Eagle vs Silver Maple Leaf: which costs less over spot?
Over the last 7 days with data for both, the lowest 1 oz American Silver Eagle premium had a median of 8.54% over spot against 6.91% for the 1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Leaf. Across all 27 recorded days, the 1 oz American Silver Eagle was cheaper over spot on 0 days and the 1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Leaf on 27. At this build, the lower fresh premium belongs to the 1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (prices below carry their checked times and stop counting as live after 120 minutes). Both contain 1 troy ounce of silver, so the price difference is the premium you pay over melt. This comparison uses our own independent dealer price data and hourly history, not estimates; Bullion Price Check is software, not a dealer.
Lowest fresh price right now
| Coin | Lowest price | Premium over spot | Dealer | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz American Silver Eagle | $57.88 | 9.68% | Bullion Standard | Nov 11, 8:56 AM ET (7 fresh dealer prices) |
| 1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Leaf | $56.39 | 6.86% | Bullion Standard | Nov 11, 8:57 AM ET (8 fresh dealer prices) |
Single-coin check/wire prices before shipping. Prices older than 120 minutes are never shown as live. Shipping and card fees can change which dealer is cheapest: compare the true delivered cost.
Which has been cheaper: 27 recorded days
Over the last 7 days with data for both, the lowest 1 oz American Silver Eagle premium had a median of 8.54% over spot against 6.91% for the 1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Leaf. Across all 27 recorded days, the 1 oz American Silver Eagle was cheaper over spot on 0 days and the 1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Leaf on 27.
Daily figures and downloads: 1 oz American Silver Eagle history · 1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Leaf history. Recording started October 15, 2026; days without a snapshot are left out.
Dealers that sell both: average premium over the record
| Dealer | 1 oz American Silver Eagle avg premium | 1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Leaf avg premium | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| MintBuilder | 7.01% | 6.89% | +0.12 pp |
| SD Bullion | 13.78% | 13.39% | +0.39 pp |
| Bullion Standard | 8.74% | 5.96% | +2.78 pp |
| Kitco | 14.01% | 11.08% | +2.93 pp |
| Monument Metals | 11.53% | 8.25% | +3.28 pp |
| Summit Metals | 13.11% | 9.59% | +3.52 pp |
| Agate Metals | 20.42% | 16.65% | +3.77 pp |
| Hero Bullion | 12.73% | 8.80% | +3.93 pp |
| APMEX | 26.76% | 21.87% | +4.89 pp |
| At Cost Metals | 29.42% | 24.17% | +5.25 pp |
The coins
- 1 oz American Silver Eagle: .999 fine silver; 1 troy oz; US$1 face value; minted by the U.S. Mint since 1986.
- 1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Leaf: .9999 fine silver; 1 troy oz; C$5 face value; minted by the Royal Canadian Mint since 1988.
Purity does not change the metal content: each holds one troy ounce. For most buyers the deciding number is the premium, which is what the tables above track. Related: Gold Eagle vs Gold Buffalo · gold coin vs bar premiums · true delivered cost with shipping · how we rank prices.