What determines the Silver Eagle price?

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Silver eagle prices are consistently higher per ounce than generic rounds. Investors that are new to buying silver and other precious metals are often confused by the prices of what seem to be the same or similar items. At the end of the day both are still 1 troy ounce of silver. Some of this … Read moreWhat determines the Silver Eagle price?

What is a Silver Monster Box?

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The U.S. Mint ships American Silver Eagles in bulk to its network of authorized purchasers using standardized packaging known as a monster box. Understanding what a monster box is — and how the packaging works — is useful for investors who buy silver in quantity. After striking, the Mint packages Silver Eagles into plastic tubes … Read moreWhat is a Silver Monster Box?

Sales of American Eagle gold and silver coins drop to 11 year low

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According to sales data released by the U.S. Mint this week, sales of both American Silver Eagle (ASE) and American Gold Eagle (AGE) coins were down in 2018. According to sales data, the U.S. Mint sold 245,500 ounces of Gold Eagle bullion coins during 2018. This was down from 302,500 ounces in 2017 and 985,000 in 2016. Silver … Read moreSales of American Eagle gold and silver coins drop to 11 year low

US Mint Authorized Wholesale Purchasers

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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, retail dealers, and private investors. In the … Read moreUS Mint Authorized Wholesale Purchasers

Why Buy Silver: What the Metal Actually Does in a Portfolio

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Silver doesn’t pay a dividend, doesn’t compound, and doesn’t track the broader economy the way equities do. The case for silver isn’t that it produces returns. It’s that it does a handful of things paper assets can’t do, and for a portion of a portfolio, that’s enough. This guide covers what silver accomplishes, what it … Read moreWhy Buy Silver: What the Metal Actually Does in a Portfolio

Silver Eagle Error Coins: What Collectors Look For and What They’re Worth

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The American Silver Eagle is the most widely collected bullion coin in the world, with hundreds of millions struck since the series launched in 1986. The U.S. Mint’s quality control on the program is generally excellent, which is exactly why the errors that do slip through become some of the most sought-after pieces in modern … Read moreSilver Eagle Error Coins: What Collectors Look For and What They’re Worth