What is the difference between poured and cast silver bars?

Both poured and cast silver bars start with melted or liquified silver that is then poured into a mold. The difference mainly depends on the mold itself.

Both poured and cast bars can have a similar look to them as they are both poured silver. Other types of silver bars, such as those that are manufactured using stamping or extruded methods will look distinctly different.

1986 American Silver Eagle Values, Bullion, Proof, and Graded Coins

1986 Silver Eagle BU

The 1986 American Silver Eagle marked the historic launch of the United States Mint’s American Eagle Bullion Program. Introduced alongside the American Gold Eagle, the Silver Eagle quickly became one of the world’s most recognized and trusted silver bullion coins. Inaugural Year Highlights The coin was released late in 1986 and available for just two … Read more1986 American Silver Eagle Values, Bullion, Proof, and Graded Coins

JM Bullion Acquires Provident Metals

Bulk Silver Rounds

Provident Metals announced today that it had been acquired by JM Bullion in August 2019. Details of the acquisition have been kept quiet until now. Though rumors have been circulating in online precious metals forums and social media for several months. It appears as though Provident Metals will be maintained as a separate brand from JM … Read moreJM Bullion Acquires Provident Metals

Where to find the cheapest silver eagles for sale online

best place to buy American Silver Eagles online

How can I find which online bullion dealer has the cheapest Silver Eagles for sale? This is one of the most frequently asked questions of beginning precious metals investors. With so many different online bullion dealers to choose from it’s hard to find a simple answer. Finding the cheapest Silver Eagles for sale online requires … Read moreWhere to find the cheapest silver eagles for sale online

What are the American Silver Eagle Key Dates?

Cheapest American Silver Eagle

American Silver Eagle coins are a cornerstone of many collections and precious metals investment portfolios. US Mint has produced These bullion coins in large quantities each year since 1986. Many new collectors ask, what are the Key Dates for American Silver Eagle coins? For the most part, bullion Silver Eagles are worth a slight premium … Read moreWhat are the American Silver Eagle Key Dates?

What are Secondary Market Silver Bars?

Often, dealers will buy entire portfolio or a collection from an individual investor that is divesting all or some of their portfolio. This is often driven by dealer buy back offers, but also the trade with local coin shops, pawn shops and other retailers.

In some cases, the dealer will then offer these items for sale, sometimes listing them on their website as random generic silver bars.