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Silver coins are possibly the oldest mass form of coinage (see Denarius, for example).

Contents

  • 1 Bullion coins
  • 2 Silver rounds
  • 3 See also
  • 4 External links

Bullion coins

Other than ancient silver coins, silver bullion coins are popular among people who desire a 'hedge' against currency inflation or failures, and for potential use in possible times of political unrest. Silver is internationally recognised as a form of currency under ISO 4217.

American Silver Eagle

Canadian Silver Maple Leaf

Chinese Silver Panda

Major silver bullion coins include (major in terms of the number in circulation):

  • American Silver Eagle (from 1986)
  • Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (from 1988)
  • Australian Silver Kookaburra (minted by the Perth Mint from 1990)
  • Australian Silver Kangaroo (minted by the Royal Australian Mint from 1993)
  • British Silver Britannia (from 1997, proof version only. Public issue from 1998)
  • Chinese Silver Panda (from 1983)
  • Mexican Silver Libertad (from 1982)

Minor silver bullion, or commemorative coins, include:

  • New Zealand Silver Kiwi (from 2004)
  • Isle of Man Silver Cats (from 1988)
  • Zambia Silver Elephant (from 1999 - 2003)
  • Gibraltar Silver Dogs (from 1991 - 1997)

Silver rounds

Privately minted silver coins are known as silver "rounds" and silver "bars", which usually have a set weight of 1 troy ounce of silver (31.105 grams of 99.90% silver). These carry all sorts of designs, from assayer/mine backed bullion to engravable gifts, automobiles, firearms, adult-oriented, armed forces commemorative, holidays, etc. If you can think about a theme and has money to commision the making of the dice, you can make your own silver rounds.

See also

  • Gold coin
  • Millesimal fineness
  • Silver as an investment
  • Store of value
  • Precious metal

External links

  • Silver Coin Pictures
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