Collecting silver bullion coins can be an exciting pursuit, not to mention a wise financial investment. However, if you’re new to the world of coin collecting, bullion investing, or both, it can be tricky to know how to get started. Fortunately, buying silver coins isn’t as complicated as it might seem. By doing a little research and keeping a few basic guidelines in mind, you’ll be ready to start investing in silver coins in no time. What Sets Silver Bullion Apart The first step toward buying your first silver coins is understanding what makes silver bullion different from other kinds…
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A Look at the American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin
Bullion coins are produced and purchased primarily for investment purposes, to keep valuable assets liquid in case of a crisis. You can purchase bullion from anywhere, including foreign countries. The Silver Eagle from the United States Mint is one of the most popular bullion coins in the world, with 600 million of them struck per year. The attractive designs of the Silver Eagle coin make it popular with collectors as well, so the same design is also struck in Proof and Uncirculated finishes to sell as collectables. History of the American Silver Eagle By the 1970s, the United States government…
Why Investing in Silver Bullion is on the Rise?
The spread of COVID-19 around the world in 2020 changed many aspects of life. For collectors of coins and precious metals as well as newcomers to the investment arena, this included an increased demand for silver bullion. At Colonial Acres Coins, we have been part of this development and watched with interest as suppliers and shops struggled to keep up with the explosive demand for silver. Usually silver rests in the shadow of gold bullion, but this passion for silver shows no signs of abating any time soon. Multiple factors are involved in the desire for silver. Forward-Thinking Silver Bullion…
Part 2 : Taking a Look at Some Major Bullion Brands
When investors or collectors want to buy quality gold and silver bullion, they often turn to the Royal Canadian Mint. But coin dealers and collectors can also acquire coins and bullion from other solid sources. Here are three other companies that also specialize in bullion – Sunshine Mint, SilverTowne and Johnson Matthey. When the team at Colonial Acres sees bullion from these brands, they trust its quality. Here is some more information about these dependable major bullion brands. Sunshine Mint …
Part 1 : Taking a Look at Some Major Bullion Brands
When buying bullion, many people default to the Royal Canadian Mint or other national mints. However, there are many other brands that offer excellent bullion products, despite being less well known. Colonial Acres Coins carries a wide variety of bullion rounds, bars, coins and more. Our catalogue is the perfect place to find the right bullion for your collection. Why Buy Bullion? For centuries, bullion was the standard for transferring wealth. All coins had a set precious metal content that gave them an intrinsic value beyond being currency. Today, that is no longer the case and nearly all world currencies…
Beaver Bullion – A Unique Canadian Product
Most coin collectors eventually come across silver bullion. If you are interested in bullion or Canadian precious collectibles, you have likely seen some Beaver Bullion rounds or bars. This is a unique product with some truly Canadian characteristics. It may make an excellent addition to your collection, especially if you are interested in silver bullion. What Is Beaver Bullion? Beaver Bullion is a privately owned and operated Canadian silver company. Run by John Masterson, it produces hand-poured bullion products. Most famously, they feature images of beavers. However, the company also makes skulls, snakes and other designs. Masterson created Beaver Bullion…
The Difference Between A Mint Mark And A Privy Mark
Even if you are brand new to collecting coins or investing in precious metals, you are no doubt aware that the markings on coins are clues to both their place of origin and value. Two marks that are a bit confusing to distinguish at first are privy marks and mint marks. Here is an explanation of the difference between the two, and examples of the coins and bullion rounds that bear them. . Mint Marks The purpose of a mint mark has always been to identify the facility that produced it. For example, most United States coins bear a P,…
Whats New for Silver Bullion in Canada for 2021
Whether you’re a seasoned investor, a hobby collector or a first-timer, 2021 is a good time to consider buying Canadian silver bullion coins. Bullion coins are over 99% pure precious metal and are usually purchased as an investment, though they can also be given as gifts to commemorate a special occasion. They’re a popular investment choice because their value remains very stable over time, even if it fluctuates on a daily basis. This year, there are a couple of new incentives to purchase silver bullion for your portfolio or collection. Projections Are Promising According to David Erfle, a market commentator…
Bullion Coins 101: Understanding These Exciting Coins
Bullion coins are some of the most interesting and useful coins made by the Royal Canadian Mint and other mints around the world. These are different from regular coins and other collectible coins. They can play a unique role in your numismatic undertakings. However, a lot of people don’t fully understand what they are or how to use them. The following information will help you get started with bullion coins. What Are Bullion Coins? Standard coins made for circulation have varying combinations of common and precious metals and are usually worth their face value. Collectible coins, including limited-run commemorative ones,…
What are the Different Kinds of Coin Collectors?
There’s a lot of enjoyment and satisfaction to be gained from the hobby of collecting coins. However, coin collectors have various reasons for taking it up. All of these reasons are completely valid, but your motivation for collecting may affect your approach, e.g., whether you buy coin rolls or look for individual pieces. Perhaps you have collected coins for years without really thinking about why you do it or what makes it enjoyable for you. It can be interesting to examine the different types of collectors to find out which category you fit in and what that says about you….
