US Mint Authorized Wholesale Purchasers

2018 American 1 oz Silver Eagle

Unlike other world mints, the United States Mint does not sell its bullion coins directly to the public. Instead, the coins are distributed through a network of official distributors called Authorized Purchasers. The Authorized Purchasers then create a two-way market by buying and selling to precious metal wholesalers and private investors. In the United States, … Read moreUS Mint Authorized Wholesale Purchasers

Why do online bullion dealers have different prices for cash or credit cards?

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It can be confusing for first time investors looking to buy silver rounds online. Whether looking for silver bars, silver rounds, or government minted products like American Silver Eagles on Canadian Silver Maple Leafs, the pricing that online bullion dealers show is confusing. Silver and gold bullion prices are based on “spot price”. Spot price … Read moreWhy do online bullion dealers have different prices for cash or credit cards?

Coinweek Weekly Giveaway – Silver Denarius of Trajan

Silver Denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117) Roman Empire - The Colosseum Hoard NGC VF

This week’s CoinWeek Silver Coin weekly giveaway is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117) Roman Empire. This coin is certified authentic by NGC and was discovered as part of the famed “Colosseum Hoard” in which over 2,000 silver denari were discovered together. Trajan was a Roman Emperor that reigned from 98-117 AD. As Emperor, Trajan … Read moreCoinweek Weekly Giveaway – Silver Denarius of Trajan

Buying silver online, How to choose bullion dealers

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Online bullion dealers will carry a wider product selection than your local coin store. The product selection offered by online dealers will always include a wider selection of sovereign government bullion coins from numerous countries in addition to a large volume of generic silver bars and rounds in many sizes and weights.

CoinWeek Silver Coin weekly Giveaway – Parthian Empire Silver Drachm Pacorus

This week’s CoinWeek Silver Coin weekly giveaway is a Parthian Empire Silver Drachm Pacorus (78-120 AD) CH AU NGC coin. The Parthian Empire, also known as the Arsacid Empire, was a major political and cultural power founded in 247 BC. The names comes from Arsaces I of Parthia, who was the leader of the Parni … Read moreCoinWeek Silver Coin weekly Giveaway – Parthian Empire Silver Drachm Pacorus