How do I store silver rounds? This is among the most frequently asked questions by new investors, coin collectors, and silver stackers.
During manufacturing, most private mints use plastic tubes holding quantities of 20 when packaging rounds for distribution.
When buying a tube of silver rounds, dealers typically ship with the manufacturers’ packaging.
There are also a variety of manufacturers making silver round storage tubes with specific dimensions.
Plastic tubes are easy to store and protect against scratches and outside contaminants.
Silver Round Sizes and Storage Specifications
| Silver Round Weight | Diameter (Approx.) | Thickness (Approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Troy Ounce | 32.6 mm | 2.25 mm | Slightly smaller; varies by mint. |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 35 mm – 40 mm | 3 mm – 4 mm | Most generic rounds are 38 mm – 39 mm. |
| 2 Troy Ounces | Varies by manufacturer | Varies by manufacturer | Larger and thicker than 1 oz rounds. |
| 5 Troy Ounces | Varies by manufacturer | Varies by manufacturer | Significant size difference; storage specific to mint. |
Which size storage tube size you need depends on the weight and dimensions of your silver rounds. Most silver rounds come in standard weights, such as 1/2 troy ounce, 1 troy ounce, 2 troy ounces and 5 troy ounces.
The diameter and thickness of each size round varies slightly by manufacturer and mint. One ounce bullion rounds can vary between 35 mm to 40 mm in diameter, with a thickness variances between 3 mm and 4 mm. Typically, most generic 1 oz silver rounds are around 38 mm – 39 mm in diameter.
1/2 troy ounce rounds are slightly smaller, and most have a diameter of 32.6 mm and roughly 2.25 mm thick.
CoinSafe Medallion Storage Tubes
CoinSafe Medallion Tubes have a square shape so they stack on top of each other. Each tube holds twenty 1 oz silver rounds and multiple tubes make compact storage solution.
CoinSafe Medallion Tubes can be purchased individually from Amazon or on eBay. Buying a few tubes at a time is often more economically.
CoinSafe American Silver Eagle Storage Tubes
American Silver Eagle coins have a slightly larger diameter than their silver round counterpart. Silver Eagle 1 oz coins are 40.6mm in diameter and will be too large for a CoinSafe Medallion Tube.
CoinSafe manufacturers a similar square tube that is slightly larger. The design of the Silver Eagle Size Tube allows for the storage of 20 American Silver Eagle 1 oz coins in a single tube. You can buy Silver Eagle Size CoinSafe storage tubes from Amazon or eBay at a very low price.