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Silver is not only used in modern industry, but is also bought and accumulated for investment purposes. In fact, it has been used for this purpose for over 5000 years now. Silver and other precious metals, such as gold and platinum, are considered a store of value. Silver has been used in currencies for a very long time, as well. It was first used as a form of currency all the way back in 700 B.C. From the ancient Greeks, to the ancient Romans, to the British, silver has been part of currency trading for ages.
Unlike paper currency that is issued by governments and central banks, silver is backed up by the physical metal itself — and it can be transacted anywhere in the world. In other words, it is a hard and tangible asset. This is what makes silver and other precious metals so attractive. In addition, silver has only a finite supply, which is why the laws of supply and demand are a key factor in precious metals investments today.
Silver Prices
Silver spot prices are extremely important in the buying and selling of precious metals. The spot price of silver refers to the price per troy ounce traded on various Commodity Exchanges; it is updated every second during market hours. The troy ounce has been the standard measurement for precious metals since the 1800s in the US and much longer in other parts of the world. Silver prices, like the prices of other precious metals such as gold, are subject to volatile price swings. The prices of our silver products are determined by the current spot price of silver, in addition to our premiums for each product. The current silver spot price is determined by many factors, including but not limited to the state of the economy, futures market, OTC (Over the Counter) market, world events and strength of other currencies. At Silver.com, our up to the minute spot prices are provided by Xignite.com, a leading provider of market data cloud solutions.
Silver Uses
Silver has many different uses both industrially and as an investment vehicle. Silver is a very interesting precious metal which has unique malleability, strength and ductility. It can endure extreme temperature changes, and its electrical and thermal conductivity make it extremely versatile in modern industry. The fact is, silver can accomplish things that other elements cannot come close to and, therefore, demand for it is likely to continue to rise. Silver is most commonly used today in electrical components, silver oxide batteries and various areas of radiography
What Exactly Is Silver Bullion
The term silver bullion refers to pure silver in bar (ingot), coin, or round form. The term Bullion supposedly came from a French aristocrat named Claude de Bullion, while others have suggested that the term stems from the French word bouillon, which means “boiling” and was perhaps referencing a melting or minting house. Silver bullion products are manufactured to offer investors a convenient means of making investments in precious metals. Below we will take a look at some of the various types of silver bullion available today.
Silver Bars
Bars come in various shapes and sizes and are made by different fabricators or mints from all over the world. Silver bars can offer investors a simple and easy way to accumulate varying amounts of silver in its purest form. Common silver bar sizes include 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz, 1 kilogram and 100 oz. Some of the more common producers of these silver bars are Johnson Matthey, OPM Metals, Engelhard, NTR Metals, Sunshine Mint, SilverTowne and the Royal Canadian Mint.
Silver bars may be purchased and stored at home, in safe deposit boxes or in other secure storage facilities, such as third party vaults. Silver bars are typically made from 99.9 percent pure silver, while some producers, like the Royal Canadian Mint for example, use .9999 percent fineness. Silver bars are always stamped with markings to note the purity, manufacturer and weight of the bar. Because of the small premiums over the silver spot price they typically carry, silver bars are one of the most affordable ways to invest in silver bullion.
Silver Coins
Coins are another very popular way to invest in silver bullion. Silver coins, like bars, can offer investors a simple and convenient way to invest in the precious metal. There are many different types of silver coins available today produced by various governments throughout the world. Some of the most common bullion coins are the American Silver Eagle, Canadian Silver Maple Leaf, Chinese Silver Panda and British Silver Britannia. Silver bullion coins come in various sizes with the 1oz variation being the most popular. In addition, one can buy tubes or monster boxes of multiple coins for convenience at at reasonable cost over spot price.
Like silver bars, silver coins are often 99.9 percent pure. Some coins, such as the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf, for example, can be as high as .9999 percent pure. Silver bullion coins do also carry a face value and, therefore, must be produced by government mints. For example, the American Silver Eagle has a face value of $1 USD. The American Silver Eagle seems to be one of the most popular and most trusted coins in the world.
Silver Rounds
A silver round is exactly what it sounds like. It is a round piece of pure silver. This form is similar to a coin, but unlike a coin it does not carry any face value. Because silver rounds cannot be used as legal tender, these bullion products may be produced by government and private mints, as well. Silver rounds come in various sizes, but like silver bullion coins the most common size is 1oz. Silver rounds carry the smallest premium over the spot silver price, making them a very good choice for investors looking to accumulate silver.
The History Of Silver
The mining of silver began some 5000 years ago and was first discovered and excavated in what is now modern day Turkey. The center of silver mining eventually shifted to Greece and later to Spain. The Spanish went on to become the major silver supplier to the Roman Empire and played a vital role in Asian trade along the spice routes. Following the Moorish invasion of Spain, mining slowed in the region and began to spread to other parts of Europe.
Perhaps the biggest factor in the growth of silver mining, however, was the Spanish discovery of The New World in 1492. Production in the Americas by far exceeded anything that had been done previously. Silver mining continued to grow and flourish, and eventually new discoveries were made in other parts of the world such as China, Canada, Australia and Africa. In the past century, the technological advances made by humans have helped drive silver production to new heights and are ever increasing its demand. In fact, global mine production of silver now averages 671 million troy ounces per year!
How To Buy Silver Bullion
Buying silver bullion at low silver prices is not the daunting task that many seem to think it is — in fact, buying silver bullion has never been easier. There are, however, some basic guidelines that one will want to follow when looking to buy silver. Although this list is not all inclusive, it is a good starting point:
Am I in a financial position to invest in precious metals?
As with any investment, precious metals investments can lose value and investors can experience losses. Make sure you are comfortable with the risks associated with buying precious metals before investing.
What are my investment objectives and goals?
Why are you buying silver? Is it to hedge against inflationary risks or perhaps currency depreciation? Are you interested in simple silver bullion or are you looking for more collectable types of silver? Know what types of silver you are interested in and why before buying. This will also help make the shopping process easier.
Where will I store my silver?
Have a storage plan for your silver. Obviously, small amounts of silver may be stored at home in safes or other secure places. Safety deposit boxes may be used, as well. For larger amounts of silver, one may want to consider third party secure vault storage. Know the pros and cons of each method and have a plan for your silver before buying it.
Should I buy from a local dealer or online?
Buying from a local dealer and buying online may be two very different things. Brick and mortar coin dealers will often have significantly higher dealer premiums associated with their products. Online dealers, such as Silver.com, often have much lower overhead and move more inventory thus allowing us to offer bullion products for lower prices. To see what others are saying about buying precious metals online from us, you can read some customer reviews of Silver.com.
Silver Bullion For Sale Online
Foremost, silver is a precious metal and coveted commodity with many industrial uses. Buying silver is an easy and affordable method for diversifying a portfolio, as silver has many properties that make it a valuable asset.
Silver has also been used as money for nearly as long as it’s been known by humans—some 5,000 years! Yet, the silver supply is finite; there’s only so much to go around. Therefore, it can serve as a great investment, often increasing in market value when the economy is weak or when various industries that use silver in large amounts grow in size or scope.
Many people wonder if buying silver is a good investment. As a so-called “safe haven” investment, silver comes in many forms, including coins, rounds, and bars.
You may be asking, 'Should I buy silver bars or coins?' While coins are often the most popular investment because they’re widely recognizable and come in many beautiful designs, silver rounds and bars are usually available for lower prices closer to their spot silver price. The spot market price is equal to their intrinsic metal value or melt value.
Want to know more about how to purchase silver and what is the best silver to buy? Be sure to check out our comprehensive investors' guide to buying physical silver for more information about how to buy silver online!
At Gainesville Coins, we carry a huge selection of silver bullion products suitable for silver investors at low prices affordable for just about any budget. We always are running deals for silver at discounted clearance pricing, so be sure to check our Daily Deals page often.
Buy Silver Bullion
We sell silver rounds and silver bullion bars from many trusted brand names. These are also .999+ pure silver.
Our vast inventory of silver for sale includes:
Silver Bars For Sale
When you buy silver bars, you can choose from unique hand-poured silver bars or minted bars. Mint silver bars come from brands such as Johnson Matthey silver bars, PAMP Suisse silver bars, Sunshine Mint silver bars, Mason Mint, Heraeus, and others in a variety of sizes by weight (troy ounces), including:
- 1 Kilo Silver Bars (32.15 Oz.)
Unlike coins silver bars have no legal tender face value. Because they are priced based on their fine metal content, silver bars are easy to sell down the road. You also have the flexibility to choose from 1 ounce, 10 ounce, 100 ounce, or sometimes even 1000 ounce bars. 1 ounce silver bars made by reputable refiners are the most common choice.
Some .999 fine silver bars come with special designs. These artistic themed silver bars also come in a variety of hand-poured shapes. When you shop for silver bars online, you can always find the right silver bar for you.
Silver Rounds For Sale
People usually buy silver rounds when they're interested in what is the cheapest way to buy silver. But silver bullion rounds can be artistic! We also offer a full range of silver art rounds, such as:
- Mason Mint Heritage Silver Rounds, and many more.
The most common sizes are 1 oz and 2 oz silver rounds. Keep in mind that silver rounds are silver bullion, but they have no legal tender status and do not carry face value like coins.
Silver Coins For Sale
There are three main categories of silver coins: modern bullion coins, antique numismatic silver coins, and modern collectible silver coins.
Modern Bullion Coins For Sale
We sell silver investment coins, or bullion silver coins, from many nations around the world. The most prominent silver bullion coins are the Silver American Eagle coins and Silver Canadian Maple Leaf coins. Today's modern silver coins are generally made from a .999-fine (or 99.9% pure silver) silver content and come in various designs and face value denominations. We carry both backdate and 2020 silver coins. These coins include:
- South African Silver Krugerrands, among many others.
Numismatic Silver Coins For Sale
Legal-tender silver coins are popular because they can make wonderful long-term investments, a handsome collection, or can even be spent as money in emergency situations.
Among the most popular numismatic silver coins are the widely recognized and collected Morgan and Peace silver dollars struck by the United States Mint during the American Renaissance of coins. U.S. Mint silver coins will often be certified silver coins, meaning a third-party grading service has evaluated the coin's collectible condition.
Silver American Coins For Sale
We also sell United States pre-1965 junk 90% silver coins, 40% silver coins, Canadian silver coins, British silver coins, and a wide range of old circulated silver coins from Canada, Australia, Mexico, and other countries.
Modern Collectible Silver Coins For Sale
These unique, limited-mintage coins may sell for higher premiums than their bullion counterparts but they also offer excellent liquidity due to their higher demand and diverse crossover appeal for coin collections. Australia’s Perth Mint is one of the world’s largest producers of these exquisite coins for investors that include the following Australian silver coin series:
- Silver Kangaroo, and other popular offerings.
Shop for Silver by Mint
When you choose Gainesville Coins for buying silver, you can conveniently shop for silver by mint. We offer coins and other silver products from many government mints:
- Royal Mint silver (United Kingdom), and many others.
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We also carry silver from respected private refiners such as Sunshine Mint and Mason Mint.
Whether you are buying silver bars, silver coins, silver rounds, or other bullion products, we will make sure you receive exactly what you want to add to your portfolio every time. You may want to buy silver but aren’t sure what products are available to help achieve your precious metals investment goals. So, our skilled and experienced bullion experts can advise you on each of the wide variety of products we offer and the advantages of each. We openly list our premium over spot per ounce on each silver product so you can buy low premium silver if you like.
Although many sellers may offer free shipping, you will find that our silver bullion prices at Gainesville Coins are typically the lowest available! As an active player in the bullion marketplace, we are always updating our inventory with new arrivals, as well.
As so many of our silver coins, silver rounds, and silver bars are made by ISO-certified refiners and private mints, we can inform you on which of our products would be ideal for a self-directed Individual Retirement Account, or Precious Metals IRA. We believe an educated investor is a confident investor, and we guarantee satisfaction.
No matter the size of your order or experience in buying silver, we are here to serve you. Our longstanding commitment to offering the best service to all of our clients has helped us to earn and maintain a solid A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. We also currently hold a prestigious 5-star rating from the National Inflation Association for our pricing, selection, shipping, processing, customer service, and overall satisfaction.
For more information about buying silver bullion or to buy silver coins, rounds, and bars, please stop by our luxury showroom or contact us any time at GainesvilleCoins.com today. We are here to help whether you're making an in-person or online silver purchase. If you have any questions, please call us during normal business hours at (813) 482-9300.
We have been serving clients throughout the United States and markets around the globe since 2006. Gainesville Coins has built a solid reputation as a leading silver bullion dealer. Our experts will be happy to help you buy silver or any other products you may be looking for, including gold bullion, third-party-graded rare coins certified by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), and many other collectible and investment coins and products. You can rest assured knowing that when you buy from Gainesville Coins, you will receive excellent service and can complete your transaction in a discreet, secure manner.