Silver

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Silver has held its value for thousands of years. Whether as jewelry, coins or bullion, this metal has always lived up to the name "precious." It has much of the shine and brilliance of gold, yet it is far more affordable than its rarer counterpart. Rooted in myth, legend and history, silver has helped shape human society into what it is today.

Today, silver bullion such as bars and rounds, along with silver coins, is in high demand among stackers and collectors alike. With world-famous icons like the U.S. Silver Eagle and the Chinese Silver Panda, silver is where artistry meets precious metal. Browse our carefully curated silver selection below, and read on to learn why people from all walks of life choose silver.

A Brief History of Silver

From the story of Judas to the legend of werewolves, silver has left its mark on culture and society. People have prized silver for thousands of years for its shine, scarcity and quality, and element 47 found its way into the treasuries of nearly every major empire from ancient Egypt onward, in the form of jewelry, bullion and bars.

Silver was traded by weight for centuries, and around the 7th century B.C. it began to be struck into coins. Silver-based money proved so effective that it lasted into the modern era: China and Hong Kong, the last major economies on a silver standard, finally left it in 1935.

In 1988, silver entered a new chapter when Canada introduced the Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin. Today, nearly every major world mint has its own signature silver coin. The United States Mint has the Silver Eagle, China has its annual Silver Panda, the Perth Mint in Australia issues the Silver Kangaroo, and The Royal Mint in Britain issues the Silver Britannia. New options reach the market every year, to the delight of collectors and stackers. With silver's value no longer tied to any monetary system and so many bullion and collectible coins available, there has never been a better time to own silver.

What is Silver Stacking?

Stackers buy silver mainly for its precious metal content, though the beautiful designs are a welcome bonus. They treat silver coins much like silver bars, building up, or "stacking," their silver bullion and holding it for a rainy day. Instead of focusing on mintage or pedigree, stackers pay closest attention to how much silver each piece contains.

Collecting Silver

Why do collectors buy silver?

Collectors are drawn to silver for its beauty, its history and the remarkable artwork that master engravers bring to each design. Patriotism plays a part too: many people buy U.S. silver coins to show pride in their country, and some build entire collections from a single nation. Collections are as varied as the people who build them. Some focus only on silver or gold rounds, others on particular dates or series such as the ever-popular Morgan Silver Dollar, and others on themes like ships.

U.S. Silver Coins

The United States Mint is a world leader in bullion of every kind, and silver is no exception. The Silver Eagle is a yearly favorite with collectors around the world, and the Morgan Dollar carries stories from the days of the Wild West. Beyond bullion, the U.S. Mint also produces outstanding medals and commemoratives, such as the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coins. There is something for collectors, stackers and patriots alike.

Canadian Silver

The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) is a global powerhouse in numismatics and bullion, with a rich history and a wide range of silver products. Its headline silver coin is the Silver Maple Leaf, first struck in 1988 and one of the first bullion coins made in .9999 fine silver. From the Maple Leaf to its award-winning, record-setting minting techniques, the RCM truly knows how to work with silver.

Chinese Silver

Led by the Silver Panda since 1983, China's mint delivers quality across its silver bullion and coins. With Lunar issues, Silver Proof Pandas and other commemorative silver coins, there is plenty to choose from.

Australian Silver

Australia's Perth Mint is highly respected by anyone looking to add silver to their collection. With bullion series like the Silver Kangaroo, the Silver Kookaburra and the Silver Lunar Series, the Perth Mint offers a long list of quality silver bullion and coins.