Survival: Prepping with Silver
Not long ago, the idea of prepping, and having the tools to survive in the event of a disaster seamed pretty far fetched.
1 oz silver
1 oz Silver
Silver is sold by the troy ounce because it is a widely accepted unit of measurement for precious metals. The use of troy ounces to measure silver dates back centuries and is deeply ingrained in the precious metals market.
The troy ounce is a convenient and practical unit for measuring silver for several reasons:
Historical Tradition: The use of ounces to measure precious metals, including silver, has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations. It has been used in trade and commerce for centuries and continues to be the standard unit for precious metal transactions.
Comparing Government Minted Silver Coins
Modern Silver Coins Coins are minted by sovereign governments most often for circulating currency and coinage. Coins are also minted for commemorative purposes. which creates opportunities for both collectors and enthusiasts of the topic being commemorated. Governments also mint silver coins for investment purposes. These bullion coins can be the solid foundation that investors and … Read moreComparing Government Minted Silver Coins
Modern History of Silver Coins in the US Economy
Precious metals coins have been found by archaeologists and historians that date back thousands of years. Historians and archaeologists from around the world have unearthed precious metal coins from cultures that vanished long ago. Many notable examples from China, India, Ancient Greece and Egypt are on display in museums. Silver, Gold and other precious metals … Read moreModern History of Silver Coins in the US Economy
BullionMax 5 oz Silver Starter Kit
The silver at spot price offers have been offered by many bullion dealers as a way to entice first time customers with a great deal. The shutdowns related to the pandemic also impacted the mining industry, including the refiners and private mints. The system-wide supply chain issues have continued to impact precious metal at the … Read moreBullionMax 5 oz Silver Starter Kit
Royal Mint Reports Record Demand from American Investors
In a press release last week the Royal Mint reported record demand in international sales for the final quarter of 2021. Many stackers have been choosing to buy one-ounce Britannia coins since they are regularly one of the lowest priced sovereignly minted coins available. Demand for silver Britannias increased 14% over the same quarter in … Read moreRoyal Mint Reports Record Demand from American Investors
The Simpsons Donut 1 oz Silver Coin
The highly anticipated commemorative release of The Simpsons Donut 1 oz Silver Coin from The Perth Mint has finally arrived. The coin, which is legal tender in Tuvalu, has a limited mintage of only 3,000 coins worldwide. The Silver 1 oz Proof Coin is a special release commemorative coin to celebrate the most popular animated … Read moreThe Simpsons Donut 1 oz Silver Coin
Tiffany Sterling Silver Lego vs. MPM “Lego” Fine Silver Build Blocks
Famed jeweler, Tiffany & Co, has a newly released Everyday Objects collection that contains a variety of Sterling Silver items. Items include a Sterling Silver clothespin, a silver “tin” can, a sterling silver flower pot, and of course, a ten piece sterling silver lego building block set. Earlier this year, Monarch Precious Metals released a silver … Read moreTiffany Sterling Silver Lego vs. MPM “Lego” Fine Silver Build Blocks
2019 American Silver Eagles Available for Pre-Order
Trusted and reputable bullion dealers have begun taking pre-orders for 2019 American Silver Eagle coins. Premiums have so far been pretty reasonable. The US Mint charges distributors a $2.00 per coin premium. That premium is passed along to retail bullion dealers and ultimately passed along to the end-buyer. Total premiums have been as low as … Read more2019 American Silver Eagles Available for Pre-Order
Where can I buy silver at spot price?
First-time precious metals investors want to know where to buy silver at the spot price. Some trusted and reputable online bullion dealers offer silver at the spot price. Several of the dealers include free shipping with their spot price offer. The silver at spot price deal is the dealer’s cash price in all cases. The … Read moreWhere can I buy silver at spot price?
Lower spot price causes sell out of US Mint supply of Silver Eagles
The US Mint reported last week that they have temporarily run out of stock of 2018 American Silver Eagle Coins. The temporary sell out is likely due to the recent drop in silver spot price. It’s unclear whether it’s consumers driving the sales demand of the Silver Eagle coins or if it’s dealers trying to … Read moreLower spot price causes sell out of US Mint supply of Silver Eagles