Silvertowne Silver Bars

December 27, 2008 by Grams · Leave a Comment 

SilverTowne is a coin dealership and bullion mint founded in 1949 in Winchester, Indiana by Leon Hendrickson that has an excellent reputation for high quality silver bars. Silvertowne 1 oz and 10 oz silver bars in particular are sought after by bullion investors.

After returning from WW2 service Hendrickson eventually became a professional numismatist, opening a shop above his restaurant with his wife and son as the initial employees. As the business grew, Hendrickson moved into his home—out of which he sold over $400 million in merchandise in 1980.

In 1982 Hendrickson built SilverTowne’s current premises, which features a coin shop, along with jewelry and collectibles sections, and a custom mint. The firm’s 100 employees include three generations of family members, and their mail-order business ships out 800 to 1,000 packages per day.

Hendrickson’s philosophy of treating people like he would want to be treated, being fair and giving a good price has resulted in Silvertowne becoming one of America's largest and most respected rare coin and precious metals dealers.

The 1 oz silver ingots are of the pressed type with a high quality finish that is protected by being encased in plastic after they are minted. Typically they come in sheets of ten 1 oz bars but can be separated if necessary to form individual 1 oz bars.

The 10 Troy oz .999 Fine Silver Bar From Silvertowne Mint is a beautifully finished bar that could even be described as a work of art, the workmanship is of such a high standard. Likewise the Silvertowne 10 oz silver bars are also protected by a plastic case that is factory sealed for protection.

Because of Silvertownes reputation for quality, Silvertowne silver bars are very sought after and easy to trade both in the offline market and online. A Silvertowne silver bar makes a great investment, and an attractive one at that!

10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Fine Bullion SilverTowne 1DAY
10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Fine Bullion SilverTowne 1DAY
Paypal   US $205.11
10 1 Oz 999 Silver Bars Silvertowne Bullion 10 Ounces
10 1 Oz 999 Silver Bars Silvertowne Bullion 10 Ounces
Paypal   US $212.50
10 oz SILVERTOWNE LOAF BAR 999 RARE bars 100 NR
10 oz SILVERTOWNE LOAF BAR 999 RARE bars 100 NR
Paypal   US $183.31
SILVERTOWNE 10oz Silver BarBullionIngot
SILVERTOWNE 10oz Silver BarBullionIngot
Paypal   US $195.51
SILVERTOWNE MINER MULE 999 10 OZ SILVER BAR
SILVERTOWNE MINER MULE 999 10 OZ SILVER BAR
Paypal   US $300.00
SILVERTOWNE 999 PURE SILVER 10 OZ BAR
SILVERTOWNE 999 PURE SILVER 10 OZ BAR
Paypal   US $203.61
10 oz silver bullion bar X 2ea Silvertowne 20 oz total
10 oz silver bullion bar X 2ea Silvertowne 20 oz total
Paypal   US $390.02
10 Troy oz 999 Fine Silver By Silvertowne
10 Troy oz 999 Fine Silver By Silvertowne
Paypal   US $.99
10 troy oz 999 fine silver bar silvertowne
10 troy oz 999 fine silver bar silvertowne
Paypal   US $182.51
10 1 OZ 999 PURE SILVER BAR SILVERTOWNE LOGO SEALED
10 1 OZ 999 PURE SILVER BAR SILVERTOWNE LOGO SEALED
Paypal   US $234.00
Silvertowne silver bullion bar 10 oz 999 fine
Silvertowne silver bullion bar 10 oz 999 fine
Paypal   US $257.00
T8280 SILVERTOWNE 10 TROY OZ SILVER BAR INGOT
T8280 SILVERTOWNE 10 TROY OZ SILVER BAR INGOT
Paypal   US $278.75
T8279 SILVERTOWNE 10 TROY OZ SILVER BAR INGOT
T8279 SILVERTOWNE 10 TROY OZ SILVER BAR INGOT
Paypal   US $278.75
10 1 oz silver bar 999 SILVERTOWNE BARS
10 1 oz silver bar 999 SILVERTOWNE BARS
Paypal   US $244.99
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Rex Philip Hispan 1 oz Silver

December 22, 2008 by Grams · Leave a Comment 

Silver 8 real coin of Philip V of Spain, 1739

Reverse
PHILIP[PUS] V D[EI] G[RATIA] HISPAN[IARUM] ET IND[IARUM] REX
"Philip V, by the Grace of God, King of the Spains and the Indies"
Displays the arms of Castile and León with Granada in base and an inescutcheon of Anjou.

Obverse
VTRAQVE VNUM M[EXICANUS] 1739
"Both (are) one, Mexico [City Mint], 1739"
Displays two hemispheres of a world map, crowned between the Pillars of Hercules adorned with the PLVS VLTR[A] motto.

The Spanish dollar (also known as the piece of eight, the real de a ocho, or the eight-real coin) is a silver coin, worth eight reales, that was minted in the Spanish Empire after a Spanish currency reform in 1497. It was legal tender in the United States until an Act of the United States Congress discontinued the practice in 1857. Because it was widely used in Europe, the Americas, and the Far East, it became the first world currency by the late 18th century. Many existing currencies, such as the Canadian dollar, United States dollar, and the Chinese yuan, as well as currencies in Latin America and the Philippine peso, were initially based on the Spanish dollar and other 8-reales coins.

An eight-real coin nominally contained 0.821791 troy ounce (25.560 grams) fine silver.

Millions of Spanish dollars were minted over the course of several centuries. They were among the most widely circulating coins of the colonial period in the Americas, and were still in use in North America and in South-East Asia in the 19th century. They had a value of one dollar when circulating in the United States.

ATOCHA 8 REALE SILVER COIN FROM THE REIGN OF PHILIP III
ATOCHA 8 REALE SILVER COIN FROM THE REIGN OF PHILIP III
Paypal   US $1,999.00
8 REALE 1617 Philip IV
8 REALE 1617 Philip IV
Paypal   US $100.00
Mexico 2 Reales Philip V 2nd Period Bold Cross
Mexico 2 Reales Philip V 2nd Period Bold Cross
Paypal   US $59.50
Potosi Bolivia 8 reales Assayer A ca1586 89 Philip II
Potosi Bolivia 8 reales Assayer A ca1586 89 Philip II
Paypal   US $200.00
Potosi Bolivia 8 Reales Assayer P ca1620s Philip IV
Potosi Bolivia 8 Reales Assayer P ca1620s Philip IV
Paypal   US $129.50
Potosi Bolivia Rincon 2 Reales ca1575 98 Philip II
Potosi Bolivia Rincon 2 Reales ca1575 98 Philip II
Paypal   US $225.00
1613 17 BOLIVIA COB 8 REALES PHILIP III KM 10
1613 17 BOLIVIA COB 8 REALES PHILIP III KM 10
Paypal   US $299.95
Spanish 8 Reales Silver Coin Philip V Mexico Mint
Spanish 8 Reales Silver Coin Philip V Mexico Mint
Paypal   US $350.00
COB POTOSI BOLIVIA 4 REALES PHILIP IV ASSAYER T Ca 1630
COB POTOSI BOLIVIA 4 REALES PHILIP IV ASSAYER T Ca 1630
Paypal   US $325.00
POTOSI COB BOLIVIA 8 REALES PHILIP III ASSAYER B NICE
POTOSI COB BOLIVIA 8 REALES PHILIP III ASSAYER B NICE
Paypal   US $225.00
Bolivia Philip IV 8 Reales Cob 1654 Sea Wreck ANACS VF
Bolivia Philip IV 8 Reales Cob 1654 Sea Wreck ANACS VF
Paypal   US $295.00
Spain Bolivia 2 Reales 1643 1648 Philip III
Spain Bolivia 2 Reales 1643 1648 Philip III
Paypal   US $23.50
Spain Bolivia Silver Coin 2 Reales 1716 Philip V KM29
Spain Bolivia Silver Coin 2 Reales 1716 Philip V KM29
Paypal   US $23.50
Old Spanish Silver Coin King Phillip V 2 Reales 1717
Old Spanish Silver Coin King Phillip V 2 Reales 1717
Paypal   US $9.99
CC 14 Phillip II Eight Reale Coin of 1590 COPY
CC 14 Phillip II Eight Reale Coin of 1590 COPY
Paypal   US $12.90
COB POTOSI 4 REALES PHILIP III ASSAYER T RARE
COB POTOSI 4 REALES PHILIP III ASSAYER T RARE
Paypal   US $225.00
LIMA PERU COB 2 REALES Ca 1580 ASSAYER D PHILIP II RARE
LIMA PERU COB 2 REALES Ca 1580 ASSAYER D PHILIP II RARE
Paypal   US $225.00
BOLIVIA SPANISH COLONIAL PHILIP III ND 2 REALES COB
BOLIVIA SPANISH COLONIAL PHILIP III ND 2 REALES COB
Paypal   US $159.00
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Why the Dollar is Not Money

December 12, 2008 by Grams · Leave a Comment 

Few people realize that the dollar is not money and so they leave themselves open to be robbed. The dollar is a fraud that has been foisted on an unsuspecting public by governments inflating the money supply. Let me explain.

Real money has certain desirable features that allow it to function in commerce. These required features or criteria were developed over centuries of experience in trade. Time tested features of true money include -

1. It must be a medium of exchange. In other words it must be available in sufficient quantity, be easily tradable, and have only a small difference in price between buying and selling. The money should be easy to transport - which is facilitated if it has a high value to weight ratio. In some of these respects the dollar qualifies as a medium of exchange, but read on.

2. It needs to be a unit of account. The money should be capable of being divided into smaller units without damaging its value. In the case of precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum, they can be traded as bars or melted down and formed into much smaller units like coins, and if required, melted down into bars again. This is why olden day barter goods like wheat or animals are not suitable as money.

3. It must also be fungible. This means that any one unit should be identical to another of the same unit. For example two coins of the same unit should be identical in size, weight, and metallic content.

4. It helps if money is a fixed weight or measure so that it is easy to count. Paper notes for example have different face values but weigh the same, making them a poor measure.

5. Most importantly, money should be a store of value. After all, if you exchange goods or property for money you want something of equivalent value in exchange. Paper money is just pieces of paper with pictures on it and has no intrinsic worth, yet every day people exchange worthless pieces of paper for physical goods. This state of affairs has only existed in the last century and will not last much longer.

6. The value must be stable and not subject to major fluctuations, and it must be real and genuine, not an artificially created value, as with paper money.

7. In addition it should be difficult to counterfeit while still being easy to recognize. Once again paper money fails this test.

Centuries, and indeed millenia, have resulted in two metals in particular assuming a leading role as money. These metals are gold and silver, with copper filling a minor role. Gold and Silver meet all the requirements listed above.

When gold and silver were used as money, inflation was vitually unknown. Inflation is associated with the fiat money (paper money) system that is now in place across the world. Governments print paper money (or the electronic equivalent) in steadily increasing amounts which inflates the money supply. This increased money supply pushes up the prices of the fixed amount of goods and services that are available. This is what causes inflation. Inflation is a thief which steals your wealth because the value of your cash is continually decreasing. A dollar today will only buy 5% of what a dollar could buy back in the 1920's when the U.S. and most countries were still on a gold based monetary system.

One way to preserve wealth in inflationary times is to purchase items which are stores of value. Anything which cannot be produced in ever increasing amounts qualifies, but only gold and silver which are limited in supply and difficult to obtain are qualified to also act as money. Gold bullion and silver bullion, along with gold coins and silver coins are becoming increasingly scarce as investors seek to preserve their wealth in these inflationary times. Supply is diminishing while demand is increasing. Check out the prices and availability online and buy bullion while you still can. The dollar is about to be consigned to the scrap heap of history, to be replaced by real money.

TEN GRAM 10g GOLD AMERICAN BUFFALO ART BAR COPY BULLION
TEN GRAM 10g GOLD AMERICAN BUFFALO ART BAR COPY BULLION
Paypal   US $3.95
Lot of 1 999 Fine Ounce Pure Titanium BULLION Oz Bar
Lot of 1 999 Fine Ounce Pure Titanium BULLION Oz Bar
Paypal   US $14.99
Lot of 5 X 1 999 Gram Pure SILVER Rhino BULLION Bars
Lot of 5 X 1 999 Gram Pure SILVER Rhino BULLION Bars
Paypal   US $9.99
121 GRAMS ALASKA GOLD NUGGET GOLD NUGGETS BULLION
121 GRAMS ALASKA GOLD NUGGET GOLD NUGGETS BULLION
Paypal   US $5.24
WALKING EAGLE BARS SILVER ART BAR 1 TROY OZ Bullion
WALKING EAGLE BARS SILVER ART BAR 1 TROY OZ Bullion
Paypal   US $23.77
1 TROY OZ Buffalo Silver Art Bar Bars 999 Bullion
1 TROY OZ Buffalo Silver Art Bar Bars 999 Bullion
Paypal   US $23.51
1 Ounce Fine 999 Pure NICKEL Buffalo OZ Bullion Bar
1 Ounce Fine 999 Pure NICKEL Buffalo OZ Bullion Bar
Paypal   US $11.09
Lot of 5 X 1 999 Gram Pure SILVER Moose BULLION Bars
Lot of 5 X 1 999 Gram Pure SILVER Moose BULLION Bars
Paypal   US $9.99
Pure 9999 Fine Sold 24kt Gold Bullion Ingot Coin
Pure 9999 Fine Sold 24kt Gold Bullion Ingot Coin
Paypal   US $9.99
1 Troy Oz German Silver Buffalo Bullion Bar
1 Troy Oz German Silver Buffalo Bullion Bar
Paypal   US $18.03
AMERICAN EAGLE BEAUTY 81 OZ PURE COPPER BULLION BARS
AMERICAN EAGLE BEAUTY 81 OZ PURE COPPER BULLION BARS
Paypal   US $.99
Pan American 5 Gram Silver Bar 999 Fine Silver Bullion
Pan American 5 Gram Silver Bar 999 Fine Silver Bullion
Paypal   US $6.50
9999 Fine Sold 24kt Gold Bullion Ingot Coin
9999 Fine Sold 24kt Gold Bullion Ingot Coin
Paypal   US $9.99
Lot of 20 X 1 999 Gram Pure Nickel BULLION Art Bars
Lot of 20 X 1 999 Gram Pure Nickel BULLION Art Bars
Paypal   US $9.99
MPM Pacific landscape 999 SILVER Bullion 1 4 oz Round
MPM Pacific landscape 999 SILVER Bullion 1 4 oz Round
Paypal   US $5.02
078 GRAMS ALASKA GOLD NUGGET GOLD NUGGETS BULLION
078 GRAMS ALASKA GOLD NUGGET GOLD NUGGETS BULLION
Paypal   US $10.50
2008 CANADA MAPLE9999 BULLION 1OZ EACH
2008 CANADA MAPLE9999 BULLION 1OZ EACH
Paypal   US $18.27
Copper BULLION 999 Pure 1 2 POUND Bar Ingot
Copper BULLION 999 Pure 1 2 POUND Bar Ingot
Paypal   US $1.04
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Silver Bullion 10 oz Bars For Sale Online

December 11, 2008 by Grams · Leave a Comment 

Silver Bullion 10 oz bars are popular with silver investors because they are small and portable while being a great store of monetary value. They fall in between the popular silver coins and rounds and the 100 oz bars while having some of the advantages of both. While a 100 oz silver bullion bar is a great store of monetary value it's very difficult to divide into smaller units that could be used for money. Coins are the obvious solution but for larger transactions the silver bullion 10 oz bars make a better choice.

Buying silver bars has proven to be a great investment for investors in recent years despite some heavy fluctuations in silver prices. When silver prices are down is a great time to buy as demand is increasing and there is a greater than average chance that the price is going to increase significantly in the future due to supply and demand problems. This makes it a good time to buy silver bullion 10 oz bars, especially since they are very affordable compared to the larger bar sizes. The lower unit price makes it easy to gradually accumulate and store your own personal cache of silver as a hedge against inflation and future instability in the financial system.

It goes without saying that it is much more affordable to purchase silver bullion than gold bullion. Both are excellent investment vehicles but for the small investor with limited funds silver is a cheap way to invest in precious metals. Many argue that the potential price increase for silver is likely to be greater than that of gold in percentage terms. In other words, if you invested the same amount of money in silver and gold, there is a strong possibilty that the increase in value of your silver will be greater than that of the gold as the price differential returns to historical ratios.

Silver is actually rarer than gold. This is because most of the gold that has been mined throughout history still exists in one form or another and is available for sale if the owner so chooses. Silver however has been extensively used for industrial purposes diminishing the world-wide supply. The amount of silver in the world today is a lot less than it was last century when it was still used as money in many parts of the world.

There are many who believe that silver is once again going to be used as money in order to overcome the deficiencies in the fiat (paper) money system we have in place throughout the world at present. If this does eventuate there will be massive increases in the price of precious metals, especially silver and gold bullion in any form. Now is the time to invest in silver bullion 10 oz bars and other forms of silver and gold bullion including junk silver, as it may not be possible to do so in the future, or if it is possible, the purchase price will be much higher.

10 1 TROY OZ 100 MILLS 999 SILVER MAPLE LEAF ART BARS
10 1 TROY OZ 100 MILLS 999 SILVER MAPLE LEAF ART BARS
Paypal   US $89.99
Lot of 10 1 OUNCE oz 31 gram coin 100 Mill SILVER BAR
Lot of 10 1 OUNCE oz 31 gram coin 100 Mill SILVER BAR
Paypal   US $49.99
10 X 1 OZ 100 MILLS 999 SILVER MAPLE LEAF BARS US COINS
10 X 1 OZ 100 MILLS 999 SILVER MAPLE LEAF BARS US COINS
Paypal   US $59.99
NTR SILVER BAR 10 TROY OZ BAR  999 FINE
NTR SILVER BAR 10 TROY OZ BAR 999 FINE
Paypal   US $227.97
5 NTR 10 OZ SILVER BARS 50 TROY OUNCES 999 FINE
5 NTR 10 OZ SILVER BARS 50 TROY OUNCES 999 FINE
Paypal   US $1,097.97
10 X 1 OZ 100 MILLS 999 SILVER MAPLE LEAF ART BARS COIN
10 X 1 OZ 100 MILLS 999 SILVER MAPLE LEAF ART BARS COIN
Paypal   US $59.99
10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Fine Bullion SilverTowne 1DAY
10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Fine Bullion SilverTowne 1DAY
Paypal   US $205.11
Scottsdale Stacker 10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Bullion
Scottsdale Stacker 10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Bullion
Paypal   US $208.05
10 1 Oz 999 Silver Bars Silvertowne Bullion 10 Ounces
10 1 Oz 999 Silver Bars Silvertowne Bullion 10 Ounces
Paypal   US $212.50
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1034 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3339
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1034 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3339
Paypal   US $272.77
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1022 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3344
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1022 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3344
Paypal   US $268.77
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1026 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3347
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1026 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3347
Paypal   US $269.77
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 10 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3348
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 10 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3348
Paypal   US $263.77
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1015 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3354
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1015 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3354
Paypal   US $266.77
Scottsdale Stacker 10oz Silver Bar 999 Bullion 1 5 10
Scottsdale Stacker 10oz Silver Bar 999 Bullion 1 5 10
Paypal   US $208.05
10 oz Silver Bullion Bar
10 oz Silver Bullion Bar
Paypal   US $210.00
Ten Commandments 10 Oz 999 Silver Bar
Ten Commandments 10 Oz 999 Silver Bar
Paypal   US $205.83
50 Troy Oz silver Engelhard Silver Bars 5 10 OZ
50 Troy Oz silver Engelhard Silver Bars 5 10 OZ
Paypal   US $1,007.00
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Silver Bullion 10 oz Bars

December 9, 2008 by Grams · 1 Comment 

Silver Bullion 10 oz Bars for silver investment

The Silver bullion 10 oz bar listings below are genuinely for sale. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find and purchase silver bullion 10 oz bars so make the most of this opportunity. You might have to pay a premium to the spot price but the difficulty in obtaining these bars still makes it a worthwhile investment.

Silver Bullion 10 oz bar listings

Lot of 10 1 OUNCE oz 31 gram coin 100 Mill SILVER BAR
Lot of 10 1 OUNCE oz 31 gram coin 100 Mill SILVER BAR
Paypal   US $49.99
NTR SILVER BAR 10 TROY OZ BAR  999 FINE
NTR SILVER BAR 10 TROY OZ BAR 999 FINE
Paypal   US $227.97
10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Fine Bullion SilverTowne 1DAY
10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Fine Bullion SilverTowne 1DAY
Paypal   US $205.11
Scottsdale Stacker 10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Bullion
Scottsdale Stacker 10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Bullion
Paypal   US $208.05
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1034 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3339
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1034 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3339
Paypal   US $272.77
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1022 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3344
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1022 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3344
Paypal   US $268.77
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1026 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3347
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1026 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3347
Paypal   US $269.77
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 10 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3348
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 10 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3348
Paypal   US $263.77
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1015 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3354
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1015 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3354
Paypal   US $266.77
10 oz Silver Bullion Bar
10 oz Silver Bullion Bar
Paypal   US $210.00
Ten Commandments 10 Oz 999 Silver Bar
Ten Commandments 10 Oz 999 Silver Bar
Paypal   US $205.83
Engelhard 10 oz Silver Bar
Engelhard 10 oz Silver Bar
Paypal   US $250.00
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1033 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3355
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1033 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3355
Paypal   US $272.77
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1025 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3356
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1025 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3356
Paypal   US $270.77
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1022 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3359
NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1022 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3359
Paypal   US $269.77
10 oz PAN AMERICAN Silver bullion bar 999 fine
10 oz PAN AMERICAN Silver bullion bar 999 fine
Paypal   US $205.55
10 Troy Oz APMEX 999 Silver Bar MIP
10 Troy Oz APMEX 999 Silver Bar MIP
Paypal   US $200.56
NATIONAL REFINERS SILVER ART BAR 1 TROY OZ LOT OF 10
NATIONAL REFINERS SILVER ART BAR 1 TROY OZ LOT OF 10
Paypal   US $397.00
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Austrian Philharmonic Silver Coins

December 6, 2008 by Grams · Leave a Comment 

Austrian Philharmonic Silver Coins for sale online.

The Vienna Philharmonic silver coin is a one troy ounce legal tender coin struck in pure .999 fine silver by the Austrian Mint.

An attractive design featuring musical instruments representing the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as the text Wiener Philharmoniker ("Vienna Philharmonic"), can be seen on the reverse of the coin. The subject of the obverse is the great organ in the Golden Hall in Vienna's Musikverein, the concert hall of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The face value in euros, the weight, and year of issue are also inscribed on this side of the coin.

Since February 2008 Silver Vienna Philharmonics have been produced by the 800-year old Austrian Mint in Vienna. The design of the silver coin is identical to that of the gold coin, except for its face value of 1.50 euro. Austrian Philharmonic silver coins can be purchased in boxes of 500, rolls of 20 coins, and individually.

Austrian Silver Philharmonic Coins make a handsome addition to any investment portfolio and a great gift or keepsake for loved ones.

1oz 999 Fine Silver Philharmonic Coin 15 EURO 2008
1oz 999 Fine Silver Philharmonic Coin 15 EURO 2008
Paypal   US $23.95
2008 Austrian Philharmonic Troy Oz Silver Choice GEM BU
2008 Austrian Philharmonic Troy Oz Silver Choice GEM BU
Paypal   US $22.00
LOT OF 4 2009 AUSTRIAN 999 SILVER PHILHARMONIC COINS
LOT OF 4 2009 AUSTRIAN 999 SILVER PHILHARMONIC COINS
Paypal   US $55.98
Austria 2010 VIENNA PHILHARMONIC SILVER Coin 1 oz PURE
Austria 2010 VIENNA PHILHARMONIC SILVER Coin 1 oz PURE
Paypal   US $19.50
2008 2009 2010 Silver Philharmonic 3 1 Oz Coins
2008 2009 2010 Silver Philharmonic 3 1 Oz Coins
Paypal   US $53.00
1oz Austrian Silver Philharmonic 2010
1oz Austrian Silver Philharmonic 2010
Paypal   US $16.65
5 1 oz 2010 Vienna Philharmonic 999 fine silver coins
5 1 oz 2010 Vienna Philharmonic 999 fine silver coins
Paypal   US $130.00
2008 1oz GILDED SILVER PHILHARMONIC 1st YEAR OF ISSUE
2008 1oz GILDED SILVER PHILHARMONIC 1st YEAR OF ISSUE
Paypal   US $48.00
2010 PURE SILVER 1 Oz VIENNA PHILHARMONIC AUSTRIA COIN
2010 PURE SILVER 1 Oz VIENNA PHILHARMONIC AUSTRIA COIN
Paypal   US $17.67
20 ROLL 2009 1 OZ SILVER AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC $47999
20 ROLL 2009 1 OZ SILVER AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC $47999
Paypal   US $479.99
2008 Austrian Silver Philharmonic 1 oz 999 fine silver
2008 Austrian Silver Philharmonic 1 oz 999 fine silver
Paypal   US $24.00
2010 AUSTRIAN SILVER PHILHARMONIC COINS NEW UNC 50 LOT
2010 AUSTRIAN SILVER PHILHARMONIC COINS NEW UNC 50 LOT
Paypal   US $1,195.00
AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC 999 silver coin mint condition
AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC 999 silver coin mint condition
Paypal   US $35.00
2010 1oz Austrian Silver Philharmonics
2010 1oz Austrian Silver Philharmonics
Paypal   US $16.50
20 2008 BU 1oz SILVER AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC
20 2008 BU 1oz SILVER AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC
Paypal   US $1.04
Roll of 20 UNC SILVER 999 2008 Silver Philharmonic
Roll of 20 UNC SILVER 999 2008 Silver Philharmonic
Paypal   US $527.00
Two 2010 Austrian Silver Philharmonic Coins
Two 2010 Austrian Silver Philharmonic Coins
Paypal   US $19.00
2010 AUSTRIA SILVER PHILHARMONIC EAGLE PROOF LIKE
2010 AUSTRIA SILVER PHILHARMONIC EAGLE PROOF LIKE
Paypal   US $28.00
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Junk Silver

December 6, 2008 by Grams · Leave a Comment 

Junk silver is an informal term used in the United States and Canada for any silver coin which is in only fair condition and has no collectible value above the bullion value of the silver it contains. Such coins are popular amongst those seeking to invest in silver, particularly in small amounts. The word "junk" refers only to the value of the coins as a numismatic collectible and not to the actual condition of the coins; junk silver is not necessarily scrap silver.

Update: David Morgan of silver-investor.com has wriiten an excellent article on junk silver.

The most commonly collected U.S. junk silver pieces are Mercury and Roosevelt dimes, Washington quarters, and Franklin and Kennedy half dollars, minted in or before 1964. These coins have a 90% silver composition ("coin silver"), and when minted contained 0.7234 troy ounces of silver per dollar of face value. In practice, the content is usually assumed to be 0.715 ounces because of wear. Less common as junk silver are Kennedy half dollars from 1965 to 1970, which contained 40% silver. Peace Dollars may also be collected for their silver value, but are also less common.

Canadian dimes and quarters contained 80% silver (0.600 troy ounces per dollar of face value) until 1966. In 1967, they were minted in both 80% and 50% varieties. In 1968 they either contained 50% silver, or none at all (Cupro-Nickel). Dollars and half dollars were minted in 80% silver until 1967.

Junk silver coins may be a desirable method of investing in silver for several reasons:
1. Junk silver can often be purchased for little or no premium over the spot price of silver, particularly during periods of economic stability.
2. Junk U.S. and Canadian coins remain legal tender, and will always be worth at least their face value, regardless of the price of silver.
3. Though not as common as they once were, junk silver coins are still somewhat well-known, and may be less likely to have their value disputed than silver bars or rounds.

Junk silver coins can be easily spent or traded in small amounts; as of March 2008, the silver in a U.S. silver dime was worth less than US$1.50. In contrast, silver bullion coins and bars are rarely smaller than one ounce, while gold and other precious metals are highly valued in even minuscule amounts.

For some of these reasons, junk silver is popular among survivalists. In the event of a crisis or catastrophe during which traditional currency collapses, it is speculated that silver coins could provide a viable alternative, temporarily or indefinitely, while fiat currency, which is not back by precious metals or other commodities, has no inherent value and can be subject to extreme inflation, even hyperinflation, similar to Weimar Germany and, more recently, Zimbabwe.

Proponents of junk silver and other precious metals adhere to the principle that while fiat currencies have historically always been subject to hyperinflation, precious metals will always have inherent value and can act as a medium of financial exchange when fiat instruments of payment are obsolete.

American Silver Eagle Silver Bullion Coin

December 6, 2008 by Grams · Leave a Comment 

The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States. It was first released by the United States Mint on November 24, 1986. It is struck only in the 1 troy oz denomination which has a nominal face value of one dollar and is guaranteed to contain one troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver. It is authorized by the United States Congress and its weight and content is certified by the United States Mint. The American Silver Eagle bullion coin may be used to fund Individual Retirement Account (IRA) investments. The United States Mint also produces a proof version for coin collectors. The Silver Eagle has been produced at three mints. The Philadelphia mint issued Silver Eagles carry a "P" mintmark. In the early years of the series, the San Francisco mint issued proofs and these bear an "S". More recent proofs are from the mint at West Point, New York have a "W" on the reverse.

Mintages, and thus prices, of uncirculated and proof specimens have varied widely, and the potential collector is advised to check a standard reference book before buying them. Generally the business strikes have minted in the millions, while the proofs were issued in the hundreds of thousands. Thus, most dates are not particularly expensive at around $23 each, although some of the early 1990s proofs sell for over $100 (1993 for example). Also, the special 1995W issue (30,125 sold) is worth several thousand dollars. The 2006 Silver Eagle 20th Anniversary boxed set, with uncirculated, proof, and the previously-unreleased reverse proof pieces, had a maximum mintage of 250,000 and quickly sold out from the Mint at a catalog price of $100. As of January 2008 it was selling for over $350.

10 2010 1OZ OUNCE AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE GEM BU COINS
10 2010 1OZ OUNCE AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE GEM BU COINS
   US $222.50
1993 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE ICG GRADED MS 69
1993 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE ICG GRADED MS 69
Paypal   US $24.95
1986 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE ICG GRADED MS 68
1986 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE ICG GRADED MS 68
Paypal   US $24.95
2001 Colorized American Silver Eagle America Unites
2001 Colorized American Silver Eagle America Unites
Paypal   US $20.53
5 2010 1OZ OUNCE AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE GEM SILVER COINS
5 2010 1OZ OUNCE AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE GEM SILVER COINS
   US $111.00
500 American Silver Eagles monster box 2004
500 American Silver Eagles monster box 2004
Paypal   US $11,500.00
RARE SILVER AMERICAN EAGLE 1 2 OZ PROOF LIKE BEAUTY
RARE SILVER AMERICAN EAGLE 1 2 OZ PROOF LIKE BEAUTY
Paypal   US $.99
AMERICAN EAGLE BEAUTY COPPER IS THE NEW GOLD SILVER
AMERICAN EAGLE BEAUTY COPPER IS THE NEW GOLD SILVER
Paypal   US $.01
2002 American Silver Eagle Proof w COA
2002 American Silver Eagle Proof w COA
Paypal   US $51.05
2010 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE ROLL OF 20 COINS OUNCES GEM
2010 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE ROLL OF 20 COINS OUNCES GEM
   US $446.00
2009 GEM BU AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE US MINT DISPLAY BOX
2009 GEM BU AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE US MINT DISPLAY BOX
Paypal   US $26.50
1 2008 Choice BU GEM American Silver Eagle
1 2008 Choice BU GEM American Silver Eagle
Paypal   US $25.00
2010 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE BUFFALO 1OZ SILVER ROUND
2010 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE BUFFALO 1OZ SILVER ROUND
Paypal   US $47.95
5 2010 Silver American Eagle 1 oz Coins FortKnox
5 2010 Silver American Eagle 1 oz Coins FortKnox
Paypal   US $125.00
120 Silver American Eagle 1 oz Coins
120 Silver American Eagle 1 oz Coins
Paypal   US $2,697.00
5 American Eagle Fine Silver Rounds 5 oz E2
5 American Eagle Fine Silver Rounds 5 oz E2
Paypal   US $105.75
5 Silver American Eagle Coins Bullion 1E
5 Silver American Eagle Coins Bullion 1E
Paypal   US $106.50
5 American Eagle Fine Silver Rounds 5 oz E3
5 American Eagle Fine Silver Rounds 5 oz E3
Paypal   US $101.01
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Austrian Silver Philharmonic Coin

December 5, 2008 by Grams · Leave a Comment 

Austrian Philharmonic Silver Coin

Austrian Philharmonic Silver Coin

The Austrian silver philharmonic coin is identical in design to the gold philharmonic coin.

It is used as an investment product (bullion coin), although it inevitably ends up in private collections.
A design of musical instruments representing the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as the text Wiener Philharmoniker ("Vienna Philharmonic"), can be seen on the reverse of the coin.

The subject of the obverse is the great organ in the Golden Hall in Vienna's Musikverein, the concert hall of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The face value in euros, the weight, alloy purity and year of issue are also inscribed on this side of the coin.

The Austrian silver philharmonic coin was first minted in silver in February 2008. The design of the silver coin is identical to that of the gold coin, except for its face value of 1.50 euro.

1oz 999 Fine Silver Philharmonic Coin 15 EURO 2008
1oz 999 Fine Silver Philharmonic Coin 15 EURO 2008
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2008 Austrian Philharmonic Troy Oz Silver Choice GEM BU
2008 Austrian Philharmonic Troy Oz Silver Choice GEM BU
Paypal   US $22.00
LOT OF 4 2009 AUSTRIAN 999 SILVER PHILHARMONIC COINS
LOT OF 4 2009 AUSTRIAN 999 SILVER PHILHARMONIC COINS
Paypal   US $55.98
Austria 2010 VIENNA PHILHARMONIC SILVER Coin 1 oz PURE
Austria 2010 VIENNA PHILHARMONIC SILVER Coin 1 oz PURE
Paypal   US $19.50
2008 2009 2010 Silver Philharmonic 3 1 Oz Coins
2008 2009 2010 Silver Philharmonic 3 1 Oz Coins
Paypal   US $53.00
1oz Austrian Silver Philharmonic 2010
1oz Austrian Silver Philharmonic 2010
Paypal   US $16.65
5 1 oz 2010 Vienna Philharmonic 999 fine silver coins
5 1 oz 2010 Vienna Philharmonic 999 fine silver coins
Paypal   US $130.00
2008 1oz GILDED SILVER PHILHARMONIC 1st YEAR OF ISSUE
2008 1oz GILDED SILVER PHILHARMONIC 1st YEAR OF ISSUE
Paypal   US $48.00
2010 PURE SILVER 1 Oz VIENNA PHILHARMONIC AUSTRIA COIN
2010 PURE SILVER 1 Oz VIENNA PHILHARMONIC AUSTRIA COIN
Paypal   US $17.67
20 ROLL 2009 1 OZ SILVER AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC $47999
20 ROLL 2009 1 OZ SILVER AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC $47999
Paypal   US $479.99
2008 Austrian Silver Philharmonic 1 oz 999 fine silver
2008 Austrian Silver Philharmonic 1 oz 999 fine silver
Paypal   US $24.00
2010 AUSTRIAN SILVER PHILHARMONIC COINS NEW UNC 50 LOT
2010 AUSTRIAN SILVER PHILHARMONIC COINS NEW UNC 50 LOT
Paypal   US $1,195.00
AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC 999 silver coin mint condition
AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC 999 silver coin mint condition
Paypal   US $35.00
2010 1oz Austrian Silver Philharmonics
2010 1oz Austrian Silver Philharmonics
Paypal   US $16.50
20 2008 BU 1oz SILVER AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC
20 2008 BU 1oz SILVER AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC
Paypal   US $1.04
Roll of 20 UNC SILVER 999 2008 Silver Philharmonic
Roll of 20 UNC SILVER 999 2008 Silver Philharmonic
Paypal   US $527.00
Two 2010 Austrian Silver Philharmonic Coins
Two 2010 Austrian Silver Philharmonic Coins
Paypal   US $19.00
2010 AUSTRIA SILVER PHILHARMONIC EAGLE PROOF LIKE
2010 AUSTRIA SILVER PHILHARMONIC EAGLE PROOF LIKE
Paypal   US $28.00
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Vienna Philharmonic Silver Coins

December 4, 2008 by Grams · Leave a Comment 

Vienna Philharmonic Silver Coins for sale online.

First produced in February 2008, the Vienna Philharmonic silver coin is a one troy ounce legal tender coin struck in pure .999 fine silver by the Austrian Mint. The 2008 issue is the first so far but it's popularity guarantees that it won't be the last. It only comes in one troy ounce at present but don't be surprised if future issues introduce smaller sizes as is common with other Mints around the world.

An attractive design featuring musical instruments representing the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as the text Wiener Philharmoniker ("Vienna Philharmonic"), can be seen on the reverse of the coin. The subject of the obverse is the great organ in the Golden Hall in Vienna's Musikverein, the concert hall of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The face value in euros, the weight, and year of issue are also inscribed on this side of the coin.

Since February 2008 Vienna Silver Philharmonics have been produced by the 800-year old Austrian Mint in Vienna. The design of the silver coin is identical to that of the gold coin, except for its face value of 1.50 euro. Vienna Philharmonic silver coins can be purchased in boxes of 500, rolls of 20 coins, and individually.

Vienna Philharmonic Silver Coins make a beautiful addition to any investment portfolio and a great gift or keepsake for loved ones.

Austria 2010 VIENNA PHILHARMONIC SILVER Coin 1 oz PURE
Austria 2010 VIENNA PHILHARMONIC SILVER Coin 1 oz PURE
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5 1 oz 2010 Vienna Philharmonic 999 fine silver coins
5 1 oz 2010 Vienna Philharmonic 999 fine silver coins
Paypal   US $130.00
2010 PURE SILVER 1 Oz VIENNA PHILHARMONIC AUSTRIA COIN
2010 PURE SILVER 1 Oz VIENNA PHILHARMONIC AUSTRIA COIN
Paypal   US $17.67
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