Silver Eagles vs. Silver Bars: Which Is the Better Investment?
Comparing Silver Eagles and silver bars across premium, liquidity, authentication, and investment goals. A practical guide for bullion buyers deciding between coins and bars.
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Silver Eagle IRA Guide: How to Add American Silver Eagles to Your Retirement Account
Complete guide to holding American Silver Eagles in a precious metals IRA. Learn IRS requirements, storage rules, costs, and whether a silver IRA is right for you.
Silver Eagle Grading Guide: MS-69 vs. MS-70, NGC vs. PCGS, and Is It Worth It?
Learn whether grading your Silver Eagles is worth the cost. Compare MS-69 vs. MS-70, NGC vs. PCGS, understand First Strike designations, and make grading decisions based on your collecting goals.
2026 American Silver Eagle: Buyer’s Guide for the Semiquincentennial Year
The complete guide to 2026 American Silver Eagles, including the historic Semiquincentennial proof, grading, where to buy, and investment outlook.
How Much Silver Is in a Tomahawk Missile? Myth Debunked
Every time the U.S. fires a volley of Tomahawk missiles, the 500-ounce silver claim resurfaces — a number that happens to equal exactly one American Silver Eagle monster box. The reality, according to credible analyst estimates, is closer to 15–20 troy ounces per missile: less than a single tube of Silver Eagles. Here’s where the myth came from, what the actual numbers look like in coins and bars, and why the distinction matters for silver investors.
US Mint Increases Premiums on American Silver Eagles
The Mint notified distributors recently of the increase in the premium.
Retail investors should expect the increase in premiums to trickle down quickly from the wholesale level to bullion dealers.
Walmart offering Precious Metals, but with higher prices and premiums than buying direct
While this helps to make precious metals more accessible to more people, consumers should be wary about purchasing their precious metals through Walmart as the premiums are often higher than buying direct from the dealer, even taking into account the higher premiums that come with using a credit or debit card for purchase.
Demand for Silver Eagles Spikes, Along with Premiums
The US Mint continues to be slow and unable to meet investor demand.
The failures of the Mint and their planchet suppliers have led directly to significant increases in dealer premiums in recent weeks. This week, the lowest dealer premium for silver eagles is more than 60% over spot price.
Some dealers, such as APMEX and JM Bullion are currently selling silver eagles with premiums at over 88% above spot price.
Silver Eagle Sales Down Year over Year in January
Slowing demand likely caused by excessive premiums resulting from last year’s supply chain and production problems
Cheaper Alternatives to Silver Eagles
Smart, lower silver premium alternatives to help lower dollar-cost average