Starter Portfolio Gold & Silver

Starter Portfolio Gold & Silver

The Starter Portfolio Gold & Silver brings together practical weight, divisibility, and recognized designs in one accessible bundle. Purpose-built for buyers who compare premiums before purchasing, this portfolio combines 8.575 troy ounces of silver with a fractional 1/10 oz gold coin to help you start or diversify a physical position with flexibility and liquidity. The modern silver rounds in this set are .999 fine and minted by Money Metals Exchange, while the constitutional silver and the fractional gold coin come from the United States Mint.

Each set includes five 1 oz .999 fine Walking Liberty silver rounds from Money Metals Exchange, $5 face value of pre-1965 U.S. dimes or quarters (90% silver), and one random‑year 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle. The silver coin portion totals 8.575 troy ounces, giving U.S. silver investors straightforward weight and trusted pieces that are easy to trade and store.

Design and historical context

Walking Liberty Silver Rounds (.999 fine, modern bullion): The obverse adapts Adolph A. Weinman’s classic Walking Liberty—Liberty striding toward the rising sun, draped in the U.S. flag, with laurel and oak branches symbolizing civil and military strength. The reverse features a bold American eagle along with inscriptions for weight and purity (.999 fine silver). As privately minted bullion, these rounds carry no legal‑tender value; they are produced by Money Metals Exchange for investment use and are typically struck to ongoing demand rather than a fixed mintage. A reeded edge helps deter clipping, echoing traditional anti‑counterfeiting elements used on coinage.

Pre‑1965 U.S. Silver Dimes and Quarters (90% silver, circulating coinage): Struck by the United States Mint for everyday commerce until 1964, these coins served as real money in shops, banks, and payrolls across the country. Depending on inventory, your mix can include Mercury (Winged Liberty Head) dimes with Liberty wearing a winged cap and a reverse fasces flanked by olive branches, Roosevelt dimes with the torch, olive, and oak reverse, or Washington quarters with Washington’s portrait and an eagle reverse. Reeded edges provided both tactile identification and protection against shaving. While once used at face value, today they are prized as recognizable fractional silver; $1 in face value contains about 0.715 troy oz of pure silver, so $5 face value totals approximately 3.575 troy oz. Mintages varied by year and mint, and dates/mintmarks are supplied at random.

1/10 oz American Gold Eagle (random year): Included for diversification and portability, this U.S. Mint coin carries the Saint‑Gaudens Liberty obverse and a family of eagles on the reverse (design may vary by year). Its small denomination makes gold exposure more accessible and complements the silver weight in this portfolio.

Highlights

• Product: Starter Portfolio Gold & Silver—an efficient entry into physical metals with both silver weight and fractional gold.

• Total silver: 8.575 troy ounces across five 1 oz .999 silver rounds (Money Metals Exchange) plus $5 face value of pre‑1965 U.S. 90% silver coinage.

• Minting: The modern silver rounds are made from silver and minted by Money Metals Exchange; the pre‑1965 coins and the 1/10 oz Gold Eagle are struck by the United States Mint.

• Recognized designs: Walking Liberty artistry on the rounds and classic Mercury/Roosevelt/ Washington coinage trusted throughout the secondary market.

• Practical liquidity: Mix of 1 oz rounds and small‑denomination constitutional silver for flexible selling or trading.

• Ongoing availability on rounds: Private‑mint rounds are generally struck to demand with no fixed mintage cap; constitutional silver comes in mixed dates and grades based on current supply.

• Investor‑oriented: Built for stackers who compare premiums to find cost‑efficient ounces and fractional pieces.

How the Starter Portfolio Gold & Silver fits a stacking strategy

This portfolio balances affordability and liquidity. The 1 oz rounds often carry competitive premiums and are straightforward to stack, inventory, and resell. The 90% silver coins provide true fractional flexibility for small trades or incremental liquidation. The 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle introduces gold exposure at a smaller price point per unit, adding diversification. When comparing dealers, focus on total delivered cost, premium per ounce, and any payment or shipping fees—this bundle makes those comparisons easier by packaging recognizable, liquid pieces.

Purity, weight, and sourcing

The silver allocation totals 8.575 troy ounces across .999 fine rounds and 90% silver coinage. The modern 1 oz Walking Liberty rounds are struck in the United States by Money Metals Exchange to investment‑grade standards and clearly stamped with weight and purity. The pre‑1965 U.S. coins are 90% silver and were originally issued for everyday circulation; dates and mintmarks vary. The 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle is produced by the U.S. Mint and selected at random date. Packaging may include protective flips or tubes depending on quantity and current inventory practices.

FAQ

Q: What exactly comes in the Starter Portfolio Gold & Silver? A: Five 1 oz .999 fine Walking Liberty silver rounds minted by Money Metals Exchange, $5 face value of pre‑1965 U.S. 90% silver dimes or quarters, and one random‑year 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle.

Q: What is the total silver weight? A: 8.575 troy ounces of silver—5 oz from the .999 rounds and approximately 3.575 ozt from the $5 face value of 90% silver coinage.

Q: Are the 1 oz Walking Liberty pieces legal‑tender coins? A: They are privately minted silver rounds from Money Metals Exchange, not legal‑tender currency. They are .999 fine investment bullion recognized by dealers and investors.

Q: What were the pre‑1965 dimes and quarters originally used for? A: They circulated at face value in everyday U.S. commerce until silver was removed from most coinage in 1965. Today they primarily trade for their silver content and recognizability.

Q: Is there a mintage limit? A: Money Metals Exchange rounds are typically struck to meet ongoing investor demand and do not have a fixed mintage cap. Pre‑1965 coins were produced in large quantities by the U.S. Mint; mixed dates and mintmarks are supplied.

Q: Who mints the silver rounds? A: The .999 silver rounds in this portfolio are made from silver and minted by Money Metals Exchange in the United States.

Q: Will I receive specific dates or mintmarks on the constitutional silver? A: Dates and mintmarks vary and are selected at random based on current inventory; pieces may show typical circulation wear.

Q: Are these items IRA‑eligible? A: Many .999 silver rounds and 1/10 oz American Gold Eagles may be eligible depending on your custodian’s policies. Pre‑1965 90% silver coins generally do not meet the .999 purity requirement for new IRA purchases. Confirm eligibility with your IRA custodian before buying.

Q: How should I compare prices for this bundle? A: Evaluate total delivered cost, premium per ounce for the silver, and any payment or shipping fees. Comparing multiple sellers helps identify the current lowest all‑in price.

Q: Is this financial advice? A: No. Consider your objectives, risk tolerance, and storage plans, and consult a qualified advisor if you need guidance before making investment decisions.

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