Silver bullion has seen unprecedented demand over the past 18 months for exceptional reasons. The best way to buy silver bullion has become more complex, with many investors worldwide focusing on silver bullion. Wise investors who seek an alternative to other mainstream investment vehicles like the idea of having a portion of their assets allocated in precious metals bullion for several reasons. Silver bullion in particular, is highly coveted by investors who want to preserve their wealth with something tangible, an insurance policy if inflation gets out of control.
Analysts believe silver has a great deal of upside potential. Silver is a unique precious metal utilized globally for industrial, manufacturing, technology, aerospace, etc. It is believed the above-ground supply of silver is at an all-time low. Furthermore, silver has no substitute for many of the abovementioned applications. Looking around your house, you may be amazed at how much silver you already have!
There are several ways in which one can own silver bullion. Silver rounds and silver coins are the most popular way to buy silver bullion. Here are a few things to consider before you add silver bullion to your portfolio.
Silver Rounds:
- Minted by a private mint and can not be used as legal tender.
- Typically carry a lower premium vs. a silver coin.
- If specs and requirements are met can be added to a precious metals IRA.
- Contains pure .999 fine silver
- Available in several different weight increments, the most popular being 1 ounce.
Silver Coins:
- Minted by a “sovereign” mint with strict government approved specs.
- Typically carries a higher premium by the ounce than silver rounds.
- Most silver coins are precious metals IRA eligible
- Contains pure .999 fine silver or higher.
- 1 oz silver coins are the most popular with the American Silver Eagle leading the way.
Silver Bars:
- Minted to spec by public and private mints world-wide.
- Silver Bars are the most cost effective way per ounce to buy silver bullion.
- Contains pure .999 fine silver.
- If specs and requirements are met can be added to a precious metals IRA.
- Highly convenient to store in your home safe.
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