Originally Posted by
sellersm
Some folks say the extra purity in the maple leaf is a good thing (.9999 vs .999). Others say that the actual denominational value of the coins means something. If you look back in this thread, you'll see a youtube video posted by me of an interview with some guys talking about expatriating, and when their friends/families left the country, the new country only honored the value of the coin as it was denominated (NOT the gold/silver content), or the "face value" in other words...
At the end of the day, it's up to you. I have both and will continue to acquire both...