| Silver as a commodity and industrial metal will | | | | spot price of the silver content of the coin and is |
| appreciate in value based on the simple economic | | | | often tough to sell. Also, during economic failure, a |
| fundamentals of supply and demand. Because we | | | | lot of peoples old coin collection comes off the |
| have consumed most of it, there is less silver | | | | shelf and ends up flooding the market making |
| now then there is gold. When people find this out, | | | | your rare collector coin not so rare. |
| silver will go to the moon... | | | | How Buy Silver Bullion: |
| When buying silver as an asset, it is best if you | | | | DO buy a purity of at least .999 fine silver to |
| know and understand a few, but very important, | | | | preserve financial value via precious metals |
| points. You will want to know what kind of silver | | | | (especially now in this silver bull market - it's the |
| is NOT good to buy so you will have a better | | | | best way to hedge against inflation in this troubled |
| understanding about why certain forms are | | | | economy) |
| superior at the purchase stage. I will first detail | | | | DO buy 10 oz. and 100 oz. silver bars by |
| what forms of silver will NOT serve you and then | | | | reputable companies like A-Mark, J.M. and |
| I'll divulge the juicy good stuff. | | | | Engelhard to increase your physical holdings. These |
| First, How Not To Buy Silver Bullion: | | | | are very well known as well as widely respected |
| DON'T buy ETF's, pool accounts, or silver | | | | and trusted as safe investments because of their |
| certificates of any kind from any bank. This | | | | stamp of authenticity. |
| provides you with "price exposure" to silver only. | | | | DO buy denominations of 1 Troy ounce |
| This means you don't get any silver. This paper | | | | government issued (nationally minted) coins like |
| silver is a promise to pay or deliver and will not | | | | the Silver Eagle from the American Mint and the |
| hold up under strenuous economic times like right | | | | Canadian Silver Maple from the Royal Canadian |
| now. Plus, many believe (myself included) that | | | | Mint. These coins will be the easiest bullion to sell |
| much of this paper silver is backed by nothing. | | | | off or liquidate while inflation continues rising to |
| Also, buying these does not afford you the luxury | | | | astronomical levels. |
| of being a private investment. | | | | DO buy from respected bullion dealers online and |
| DON'T buy collector coins, or, numismatic coinage. | | | | local coin dealers or coin shops (and eBay can also |
| This stuff comes at a higher premium above the | | | | work if you're careful). |