WHOLESALE STERLING SILVER

Silver coins represent the easiest and most popular way to invest in precious metals and offer many of the same benefits as gold, but at a much lower cost. Silver also has the added advantage of being both an industrial staple and financial asset, making silver coins one of the most dynamic and reliable ways to hedge against inflation.

It’s important to understand that silver’s value is positively impacted by its monetary utility, but its value and stability is based on both investment and industrial demand. Because of these unique characteristics, silver coins can provide balance for your portfolio in periods of both sluggish growth and economic prosperity.

Why buy silver coins?

Over the years, silver coins have proven to be a safe and affordable way for investors to diversify their portfolios and protect their wealth from the effects of inflation. People in the U.S. and around the globe continue to buy silver coins in record numbers for these purposes and more.

Unlike shares of stock or the cash in your savings account, silver coins are tangible assets you can hold in your hand, providing flexibility and security unmatched by paper investments — not to mention they’re nice to look and make great gifts for family and friends!

There is no shortage of signs on the uncertain future of the economy, the coming collapse of the dollar, and the recent moves into gold & silver. While we will save a complete list for the future, below are the top 5 reasons to be buying silver:

• Protect & preserve your wealth

• No counter-party risk with silver

• Silver has been used as money for 1,000s of years

• Silver is the second most consumed commodity, first is oil. Just read the post 101 uses of silver and you will see how versatile it is.

• Current Gold/Silver ratio is 1:60, historically it averages 1:16

Silver coins that were once in circulation now are more valued for their Silver content.

U.S. Mint Silver coins, whether collectible U.S. Silver dollars or 90%, 40% and 35% Silver coins purchased for investments, are an accessible way to acquire Silver and own a piece of American history. Sifting through grandpa’s junk Silver coins, coins with little to no numismatic or collector value but significant Silver value, was how many collectors’ and investors’ passion for Silver coins was ignited, so these Silver coins can have a bit of sentimental value, too. But now, these American Silver coins are getting more difficult to find randomly (or up in the attic) so many collectors buy collectible U.S. Mint coins and junk Silver coins. These Silver coins are an affordable way to add to your Silver investment and also indulge in your love of collecting.

U.S. Mint Silver coins combine beauty, history, face value and Silver content to appeal to both the investor and collector. American Silver coins, like Silver Mercury Dimes, have beautiful designs, 90% Silver content and an interesting story behind them. Many of the later Silver Mercury Dimes were included in the March of Dimes folders to help the “Marching Mothers” raise money for a cure for polio. Coins considered junk Silver coins today, like the 90% Silver Washington Quarters that circulated from 1932-1964, are also a great way to increase your Silver holdings. Canvas bags of 400 Silver Washington quarters contain 71.5 oz of 90% Silver, making the Silver coin perfect for investment portfolios. And of course, Silver dollars are favorites thanks to their iconic designs, including Lady Liberty and American eagles.

American Silver dollars are highly sought after by those who buy Silver coins for their numismatic collections. These Silver coins, like the Liberty Seated Dollar, have a rich history and are in high demand due to their limited run. Fewer than 7 million Liberty Seated Dollars were struck during the coin’s 33-year history. The most famous of American Silver coins is the Morgan Dollar, which was designed by George T. Morgan. The Silver dollar is one of the most popular Silver dollars worldwide. Buy Silver coins to add to your collection, and consider adding some of the so-called junk Silver coins that have high Silver value to your investment portfolio and a Precious Metals IRA.

The different types of silver coins:

• Silver Bullion Coins

Bullion coins are fully backed by the host government and will always guarantee the weight and purity of the coins they produce. The most popular coin on the planet, the American Silver Eagle, comes straight from the US mint and is recognized worldwide as a silver bullion standard.
 

• Silver Bars

Buying silver bars is one of the best ways to get silver. You will always get more bang for your buck when buying bars because the cost to make them is much cheaper than silver coins. The bigger bar you get the lower the premium over spot.
 

• Generic Silver Rounds

This type of silver is usually 99.9% pure and normally range from 1 to 10 ounces. To the right is the famous 1 oz Engelhard silver round “The American Prospector”. Although similar to coins, these are not backed by any government and are struck by private mints. While less expensive than bullion coins, they are still pricier than your silver bars. Some of the most popular private mints in the US that produce generic rounds are sunshine mint, silverowne mint and golden state mint.
 

• Junk silver

Junk silver refers to US coins minted on 1964 or before that have no numismatic value above the silver content. Despite its name, junk silver can actually be a really great investment, that’s because there is very little premium on the coins since they have no numismatic value and are mostly in fair condition.