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Collectable Silver Bars

Silver bars are not strictly for investing anymore!  Some mints and their silver bars are highly sought after by collectors.  The now defunct mints of Johnson Matthey and especially Engelhard have garnered a cult-like following with certain vintage bars commanding exorbitant prices.  Do you own any of the following silver bars?  Because if you do, they can be worth far more than their weight in silver.

• Odd weights such as 3, 4, 7, and even 8.475 troy ounces were minted in very limited quantities.
• Design elements such as the bullseye logo of Engelhard or a Johnson Matthey and Mallory hallmark.
• Documented serial numbers that establish production sequence, age, rarity, collectability and consequently value.

Investable Silver Bars

Rare designs can definitely increase the value of a silver bar and collectors are always on the lookout for truly unique ones. But it doesn’t mean that common designs don’t have their own value, too! Here are some of the most popular designs of silver bars from mints around the world that you ought to consider adding to your investment portfolio.

• Asahi Refining—Japanese based Asahi Holding purchased Johnson Matthey in 2015 and produces its silver bars in much the same style.
• Royal Canadian Mint—RCM is a sovereign mint that is well respected for its purer .9999 fine silver bars.  These bars were once poured but are now minted new with only identifying features.
• Royal Mint Refinery—RMR is a private mint owned by the Rothschild family that works in tandem with the Royal Mint of England and produces silver bars featuring Britannia.
• SilverTowne—Silvertowne is a private mint in the United States. Their trademark silver bar design is called the “Prospector” which features a miner shouldering a pickaxe and leading his saddle bag laden donkey. Other designs from SilverTowne include the US flag, a buffalo nickel, and an eagle.
• Sunshine Minting—SMI is another US-based private mint.  While Sunshine makes silver rounds in an assortment of different designs, they employ only their logo of an eagle and stylized sun onto silver bars.

A Sizeable Investment

Any investment in precious metals is sizeable.  There is a silver bar size for every investor.  Investors that value the ultimate discretion when liquidating positions opt for small silver bars such as 1 oz, 5 oz, and 10 oz.  Those who want to pay the least per ounce buy large silver bars such as 100 oz and even 1000 oz.  Investors that want to enjoy both liquidity and cost savings, but to a lesser extent, purchase medium silver bars such as 1 kg and 50 oz.  The following table exemplifies the true weight of each bar in pounds.

Two Types of Silver Bars: Cast and Minted

If you are looking for truly unique silver bars, you may want to purchase silver bars or ingots that are cast or poured and stamped by hand. They may be simpler to produce, but you can be sure that each individual bar is one-of-a-kind with their own little inconsistencies that increase their appeal.

However, if you are interested in not only investing in silver but are also very particular about design and uniformity, you can opt for minted silver bars. These are precision cut to the exact size and weight and then marked with the mint name and the weight, purity, and precious metal type of the bar.  Also, minted bars sometimes have decorative motifs incorporated into the design.

Shop for Silver Bars Online from Goldmart

Goldmart is America’s low-cost precious metals dealer and it can be yours too.  All that you have to do is sign up for a free account and then you can begin buying silver bars by either ordering online or calling 888-470-0170 to have an account representative assist you.  Goldmart works diligently with distributors and other dealers to ensure that it gives the lowest prices possible.