Krugerrand Gold Coins
April 22, 2009 by Grams · Comments Off
The Krugerrand is a South African gold bullion coin, which was first minted in 1967 to help expand South African gold exports to the world. Although the coins are legal tender in South Africa they are not actually meant to be used as currency; so they are generally regarded as a bullion coins.
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 1 10 Ounce Gold South African Krugerrand  US $153.00
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 Krugerrand Gold Replica US $.99
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 1982 1 4 oz GOLD Krugerrand with BONUS bezel US $365.95
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 1 OZ KRUGERRAND 312GMS SOLID GOLD COIN 24KT FINE GOLD US $1,311.10
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 1 OUNCE OZ GOLD SOUTH AFRICAN KRUGERRAND BULLION COIN US $1,489.99
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 1 ozGold Krugerrand US $1,300.00
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The Krugerrand created a world first in modern times as the first bullion coin that could be used as legal tender at the market value of its face gold content. Earlier gold coins such as the gold sovereign had a currency value engraved on one side which could differ significantly from their gold market value. The Krugerrand was also the first gold coin to contain exactly one ounce of fine gold and was intended from the beginning to be an investment vehicle for the private ownership of gold. By making the coin legal tender, Krugerrands could be owned by American citizens, which had banned private ownership of gold bullion but allowed ownership of foreign coins. However, because of the apartheid policy in South Africa, the Krugerrand was declared an illegal import in many Western countries during the 1970s and 1980s, until the South African political reforms of the early to mid-1990s.
Their gold content of a Krugerrand is exactly one troy ounce. Originally, it was sold at a premium of five percent over the base gold value, and only one size of coin was made, containing one troy ounce (31.1035 g) of gold. Today Krugerrands are produced in a variety of sizes, at a premium above the market price of gold.
Because the Krugerrand is actually a gold alloy that is 91.67 percent pure (22 karats), the total weight of a "one ounce" coin is 1.0909 troy ounces (33.93 g), to provide one troy ounce of pure gold. The remainder of the coin's mass is made up of copper (2.826 grams), which gives the Krugerrand a slightly orange appearance compared to silver-alloyed gold coins. Alloys are used in order to make gold coins harder and more durable, which helps make them resistant to scratches and dents during handling. In 1980, three other sizes of Krugerrands were introduced, offering a half, quarter, and tenth ounce weights.
1oz Gold Bullion Bars and Coins
April 21, 2009 by Grams · Leave a Comment
Buying 1oz Gold Bullion Online
Gold is available for sale as natural flakes or nuggets right up to 1000 oz bullion bars with an amazing range of forms and sizes in between these extremes, including of course jewelry. The type of gold you choose to purchase is usually determined by what you plan to use it for. In this article we will cover the types of 1 oz gold bullion that are available for investment purposes.
1 oz gold bullion represents one of the smaller gold units that you can purchase if you are thinking of investing in gold. The smaller unit size and associated cost makes the 1oz size the perfect investment unit for the small investor who is looking to accumulate a physical gold portfolio over a period of time. In its favor there are transport, storage, ease of use, and portability advantages to purchasing small units of bullion compared to the larger 100 oz and 1000 oz sizes. While you can buy gold bullion in smaller sizes than one ounce, we won't be exploring that option in this article.
Gold Bullion Coins
1 oz gold bullion coins are produced by precious metal mints in many parts of the world. Many of these gold coins are legal tender although the face values on the coins are usually just a fraction of their true gold content value. Coins are usually purchased individually or in rolls and boxes. One strong advantage gold coins have over bars, is that they are much harder to counterfeit. By weighing them with highly accurate coin scales and measuring them with a specific sleeve or gauge for the correct coin type it is easy to identify any irregularities in size and weight of the coin.
Gold bullion coins generally do not have any numismatic (collectors) value. Their price is normally determined by their actual gold content based on the spot price of gold, plus a sellers premium. Both the spot price of gold and the sellers premium can vary depending on current supply and demand dynamics. there are other 1 oz gold coins which have numismatic value in addition to their gold value and while they are often purchased by investors, it is not so easy to determine the value of the purchase premium, so we will not discuss them here.
Well known gold bullion coins include the South African Krugerrand, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, the American Gold Eagle, the American Gold Buffalo, and the Australian Gold Nugget, all of which contain exactly one troy ounce of gold each. The Chinese Panda, and the beautiful Austrian Philharmonic gold coins are also increasing rapidly in popularity.
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 AIRTITE Gold Eagle 1 10 1 4 1 2 1oz Coin Holders US $6.85
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 999 Gold Layered Bullion INDIAN HEAD 1oz Coin US $2.51
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 American Eagle 1oz Gold Coin Proof US $1,750.00
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 10 2009 1oz AMERICAN GOLD BUFFALO COIN BU 999 FINE GOLD US $15,925.00
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 1977 SOUTH AFRICA FULL KRUGERRAND GOLD PROOF 1oz COIN US $900.00
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 5X1 RARE 1998 X MAS 24 K Gold Plated Bar 1OZ STAMP COIN US $.99
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Gold Bullion Bars
1 oz gold bullion bars come in two main styles determined by the manufacturing process. There is the conventional gold bar or ingot cast in a mould with stamped markings, and minted bars made from strips of gold that have pressed markings and sometimes holograms. The purchase premium you pay over the spot gold price is normally less on the cast bars than the minted bars. The attractive minted gold bars typically come in a sealed protective plastic case with a certificate of authenticity from the manufacturer and serial number. PAMP Suisse are probably the best known and sought after gold bars in this category. One ounce PAMP Suisse gold bars are 1 5/8 inches (41 mm) tall and 15/16 inches (24 mm) wide, are approximately 2mm thick, and weigh 31.1 grams (1 troy ounce).
Gold coins and bars are the two main types of 1 oz gold bullion products that are easiest to identify and verify for purposes of buying and selling on the open market. Gold jewelry in the form of chains etc is much harder to value and has a high manufacturing premium when bought new. This premium is normally lost when it is sold again, making it a poor investment choice, although you do get the pleasure of use by wearing it, unlike coins or bars.
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 1OZ 999 Pure Fine Gold Layered Buffalo REP Bullion Bar US $19.00
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 999 Gold Layered 1oz Bar AUSTRALIAN $100 NOTE US $.95
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 US LIBERTY Gold Bar 100 Mil 24k Gold MINT 1ozReplica US $4.88
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 Maple Leaf Gold Bar 100 Mil 24k Gold MINT 1ozReplica US $4.88
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 1oz buffalo gold plate bar US $3.99
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5X1 RARE 1998 X MAS 24 K Gold Plated Bar 1OZ STAMP COIN US $.99
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Buy Cheap Silver Coins Online
January 12, 2009 by Grams · Leave a Comment
It is still possible to buy cheap silver coins online. The cheapest silver coins which are readily available are referred to as "Junk Silver". These are silver coins which are in only fair condition and have no value to collectors other than the bullion value of the silver they contain. 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. These can often be picked up in bag lots that are sold by weight. By the way, the coins are still legal tender but their metallic silver value is much higher than the legal tender value.
Junk silver coins usually consist of Mercury and Roosevelt dimes, Washington quarters, and Franklin and Kennedy half dollars, minted in or before 1964. Canadian dimes and quarters contained 80% silver until 1966.
Another source of cheap silver coins are privately minted silver coins are known as silver "rounds" and silver "bars", which usually have a set weight of 1 troy ounce of silver (31.103 grams of 99.9% silver). These carry all sorts of designs, from assayer/mine backed bullion logos, to automobiles, firearms, armed forces commemorative, holidays, etc.
It is unlikely that silver will ever be this cheap again. Silver is extremely undervalued in todays market (2009) and so there are some that argue that all silver coins are cheap because the metal is so undervalued. All silver coins increase in value as the spot silver price increases, but the best coins for small investors are the cheap silver coins like dimes or silver rounds.
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 $155 Face Value 90 Junk Silver US $19.50
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 1 Ounce Nice Silver Coins Mixed Lot 90US Pure NOT JUNK US $24.99
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 Sterling Silver Junk Lot Containing 171g US $3.25
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 One Ounce Silver Coins Mixed Lot 90 US Pure NOT JUNK US $14.55
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 Lot Of Six Pieces Junk Silver Coins dollars and halves US $49.00
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 JUNK SILVER 90 BAG $1000 FACE VALUE QUARTERS 55 POUNDS US $15,075.00
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 2 Rolls 90 Silver Dimes junk silver US $145.99
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 Lot of Junk world silver coins 946 gm lots 90 925 US $8.61 |
 $570 Face Value US Junk 90 Silver Bullion Coins US $73.16
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 Coin Silver flatware F Curtis co junk 48oz sterling US $5.50
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 Junk 90 Silver Old USA Coins Face Value No Reserve US $25.19
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 925 STERLING SILVER970835 1 OzTJUNK SCRAP or NOT LOT US $.99
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 Two Troy Ounces Junk Scrap Silver Electrical Conducters US $25.99
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 10 troy ounce silver bullion bar not junk US $200.00
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 Silver Coins Mixed Lot 90 US Pure NOT JUNK US $7.50
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 $1000 FACE VALUE SILVER COINS 90 BAG OF JUNK SILVER US $15,075.00
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 MEXICAN UN PESO SILVER COINS JUNK SILVER 3 OTHERS US $2.99
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 Pre 1965 $1000 FACE VALUE SILVER COINS 90 JUNK SILVER US $14,899.00
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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!
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 10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Fine Bullion SilverTowne 1DAY US $205.11
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 10 1 Oz 999 Silver Bars Silvertowne Bullion 10 Ounces US $212.50
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 10 oz SILVERTOWNE LOAF BAR 999 RARE bars 100 NR US $183.31
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 SILVERTOWNE 10oz Silver BarBullionIngot US $195.51
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 SILVERTOWNE MINER MULE 999 10 OZ SILVER BAR US $300.00
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 SILVERTOWNE 999 PURE SILVER 10 OZ BAR US $203.61
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 10 oz silver bullion bar X 2ea Silvertowne 20 oz total US $390.02
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 10 Troy oz 999 Fine Silver By Silvertowne US $.99
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 10 troy oz 999 fine silver bar silvertowne US $182.51
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 10 1 OZ 999 PURE SILVER BAR SILVERTOWNE LOGO SEALED US $234.00
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 Silvertowne silver bullion bar 10 oz 999 fine US $257.00
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 T8280 SILVERTOWNE 10 TROY OZ SILVER BAR INGOT US $278.75
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 T8279 SILVERTOWNE 10 TROY OZ SILVER BAR INGOT US $278.75
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 10 1 oz silver bar 999 SILVERTOWNE BARS 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.
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 ATOCHA 8 REALE SILVER COIN FROM THE REIGN OF PHILIP III US $1,999.00
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 8 REALE 1617 Philip IV US $100.00
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 Mexico 2 Reales Philip V 2nd Period Bold Cross US $59.50
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 Potosi Bolivia 8 reales Assayer A ca1586 89 Philip II US $200.00
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 Potosi Bolivia 8 Reales Assayer P ca1620s Philip IV US $129.50
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 Potosi Bolivia Rincon 2 Reales ca1575 98 Philip II US $225.00
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 1613 17 BOLIVIA COB 8 REALES PHILIP III KM 10 US $299.95
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 Spanish 8 Reales Silver Coin Philip V Mexico Mint US $350.00
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 COB POTOSI BOLIVIA 4 REALES PHILIP IV ASSAYER T Ca 1630 US $325.00
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 POTOSI COB BOLIVIA 8 REALES PHILIP III ASSAYER B NICE US $225.00
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 Bolivia Philip IV 8 Reales Cob 1654 Sea Wreck ANACS VF US $295.00
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 Spain Bolivia 2 Reales 1643 1648 Philip III US $23.50
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 Spain Bolivia Silver Coin 2 Reales 1716 Philip V KM29 US $23.50
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 Old Spanish Silver Coin King Phillip V 2 Reales 1717 US $9.99
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 CC 14 Phillip II Eight Reale Coin of 1590 COPY US $12.90
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 COB POTOSI 4 REALES PHILIP III ASSAYER T RARE US $225.00
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 LIMA PERU COB 2 REALES Ca 1580 ASSAYER D PHILIP II RARE US $225.00
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 BOLIVIA SPANISH COLONIAL PHILIP III ND 2 REALES COB 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.
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 southern states mint 5 OZ PURE COPPER BULLION BAR US $5.20
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 TEN GRAM 10g GOLD AMERICAN BUFFALO ART BAR COPY BULLION US $3.95
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 Lot of 1 999 Fine Ounce Pure Titanium BULLION Oz Bar US $14.99
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 Lot of 5 X 1 999 Gram Pure SILVER Rhino BULLION Bars US $9.99
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 121 GRAMS ALASKA GOLD NUGGET GOLD NUGGETS BULLION US $5.24
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 WALKING EAGLE BARS SILVER ART BAR 1 TROY OZ Bullion US $23.77
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 1 TROY OZ Buffalo Silver Art Bar Bars 999 Bullion US $23.51
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 1 Ounce Fine 999 Pure NICKEL Buffalo OZ Bullion Bar US $11.09
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 Lot of 5 X 1 999 Gram Pure SILVER Moose BULLION Bars US $9.99
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 Pure 9999 Fine Sold 24kt Gold Bullion Ingot Coin US $9.99
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 1 Troy Oz German Silver Buffalo Bullion Bar US $18.03
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 AMERICAN EAGLE BEAUTY 81 OZ PURE COPPER BULLION BARS US $.99
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 Pan American 5 Gram Silver Bar 999 Fine Silver Bullion US $6.50
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 9999 Fine Sold 24kt Gold Bullion Ingot Coin US $9.99
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 Lot of 20 X 1 999 Gram Pure Nickel BULLION Art Bars US $9.99
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 MPM Pacific landscape 999 SILVER Bullion 1 4 oz Round US $5.02
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 078 GRAMS ALASKA GOLD NUGGET GOLD NUGGETS BULLION US $10.50
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 2008 CANADA MAPLE9999 BULLION 1OZ EACH US $18.27
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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.
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 10 1 TROY OZ 100 MILLS 999 SILVER MAPLE LEAF ART BARS US $89.99
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 Lot of 10 1 OUNCE oz 31 gram coin 100 Mill SILVER BAR US $49.99
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 10 X 1 OZ 100 MILLS 999 SILVER MAPLE LEAF BARS US COINS US $59.99
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 NTR SILVER BAR 10 TROY OZ BAR 999 FINE US $227.97
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 5 NTR 10 OZ SILVER BARS 50 TROY OUNCES 999 FINE US $1,097.97
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 10 X 1 OZ 100 MILLS 999 SILVER MAPLE LEAF ART BARS COIN US $59.99
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10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Fine Bullion SilverTowne 1DAY US $205.11
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 Scottsdale Stacker 10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Bullion US $208.05
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10 1 Oz 999 Silver Bars Silvertowne Bullion 10 Ounces US $212.50
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 NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1034 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3339 US $272.77
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 NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1022 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3344 US $268.77
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 NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1026 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3347 US $269.77
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 NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 10 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3348 US $263.77
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 NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1015 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3354 US $266.77
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 Scottsdale Stacker 10oz Silver Bar 999 Bullion 1 5 10 US $208.05
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 10 oz Silver Bullion Bar US $210.00
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 Ten Commandments 10 Oz 999 Silver Bar US $205.83
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 50 Troy Oz silver Engelhard Silver Bars 5 10 OZ 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
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Lot of 10 1 OUNCE oz 31 gram coin 100 Mill SILVER BAR US $49.99
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NTR SILVER BAR 10 TROY OZ BAR 999 FINE US $227.97
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10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Fine Bullion SilverTowne 1DAY US $205.11
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Scottsdale Stacker 10 Troy oz Silver Bar 999 Bullion US $208.05
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NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1034 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3339 US $272.77
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NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1022 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3344 US $268.77
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NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1026 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3347 US $269.77
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NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 10 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3348 US $263.77
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NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1015 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3354 US $266.77
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10 oz Silver Bullion Bar US $210.00
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Ten Commandments 10 Oz 999 Silver Bar US $205.83
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 Engelhard 10 oz Silver Bar US $250.00
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 NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1033 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3355 US $272.77
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 NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1025 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3356 US $270.77
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 NRC 999 FINE SILVER BAR 1022 TROY OZ INGOT LOT T3359 US $269.77
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 10 oz PAN AMERICAN Silver bullion bar 999 fine US $205.55
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 10 Troy Oz APMEX 999 Silver Bar MIP US $200.56
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 NATIONAL REFINERS SILVER ART BAR 1 TROY OZ LOT OF 10 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.
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 1oz 999 Fine Silver Philharmonic Coin 15 EURO 2008 US $23.95
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 2008 Austrian Philharmonic Troy Oz Silver Choice GEM BU US $22.00
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 LOT OF 4 2009 AUSTRIAN 999 SILVER PHILHARMONIC COINS US $55.98
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 Austria 2010 VIENNA PHILHARMONIC SILVER Coin 1 oz PURE US $19.50
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 2008 2009 2010 Silver Philharmonic 3 1 Oz Coins US $53.00
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 1oz Austrian Silver Philharmonic 2010 US $16.65
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 5 1 oz 2010 Vienna Philharmonic 999 fine silver coins US $130.00
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 2008 1oz GILDED SILVER PHILHARMONIC 1st YEAR OF ISSUE US $48.00
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 2010 PURE SILVER 1 Oz VIENNA PHILHARMONIC AUSTRIA COIN US $17.67
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 20 ROLL 2009 1 OZ SILVER AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC $47999 US $479.99
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 2008 Austrian Silver Philharmonic 1 oz 999 fine silver US $24.00
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 2010 AUSTRIAN SILVER PHILHARMONIC COINS NEW UNC 50 LOT US $1,195.00
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 AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC 999 silver coin mint condition US $35.00
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 2010 1oz Austrian Silver Philharmonics US $16.50
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 20 2008 BU 1oz SILVER AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC US $1.04
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 Roll of 20 UNC SILVER 999 2008 Silver Philharmonic US $527.00
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 Two 2010 Austrian Silver Philharmonic Coins US $19.00
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 2010 AUSTRIA SILVER PHILHARMONIC EAGLE PROOF LIKE 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.
