Silver Shield Collectors Blog
Discover the stories behind Chris Duane’s Silver Shield silver rounds. Explore release designs, collecting guides, monetary history, faith, and art.
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Taxation Is Theft: The Fall of America's Greatest Fortunes
What happened to the magnificent mansions and vast fortunes of America's greatest industrialists? From Rockefeller and Carnegie to Vanderbilt and Morgan, discover how the rise of federal income taxation reshaped generational wealth, threatened family legacies, and raised lasting questions about property rights, government power, and economic freedom.
The Prospector: A Timeless Symbol of American Freedom
The crouching prospector on Chris’s new coin is more than just a historical figure. He is a symbol of the brash determination and unbridled freedom that built America, a legacy that blazed a trail of prosperity for all.
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Releases & Designs
Explore MiniMintage releases, the design and minting process, and the stories behind Chris Duane’s silver rounds.
- BLOG ARTICLEMiniMintage vs. MicroMintage Silver RoundsLearn how public MiniMintage releases differ from members-only MicroMintage rounds.Read the article
- EXPLAINERHow Silver Rounds Are Made: Design, Minting & Coins vs. RoundsFollow the process from artwork to proof strike, and learn the distinction between coins and rounds.Read the explainer
- CURRENT RELEASESLatest Silver Shield Proof Round ReleasesSee the current designs and release information.View new releases
- BLOG ARTICLEBro Over: The Story Behind the Silver Shield DesignExplore the political commentary behind this 2025 release.Read the article
Collecting & History
Find designs by year, explore the collection guide, and discover the story of Silver Shield’s creator.
- IMAGE GALLERYSilver Shield Coin & Round Gallery by YearBrowse the collection’s artwork across different release years.Browse the gallery
- COLLECTOR’S GUIDESilver Shield Collector’s Guide: Series & DesignsUse the reference guide to explore designs and series in chronological order.Open the guide
- ABOUT CHRIS DUANEChris Duane and the Origins of Silver ShieldLearn about the artist and the beginnings of Silver Bullet Silver Shield and the Silver Shield Collection.Read Chris’s story
- COLLECTING GUIDESilver Shield Rounds & Bars: Proof, BU & SizesExplore the collection’s finishes, round sizes, and silver bars.Explore rounds & bars
Silver & Sound Money
Explore physical silver, its history as money, and the monetary ideas expressed in Silver Shield designs.
- SILVER GUIDEWhy Collect and Own Physical Silver?Read the site’s introduction to physical silver and collecting Silver Shield rounds.Read the guide
- BLOG ARTICLEStack Hard: Chris Duane’s Perspective on Silver StackingDiscover the message behind the Stack Hard design.Read the article
- MONETARY HISTORYThe History of Silver as MoneyExplore silver’s role in monetary history.Explore the history
- BLOG ARTICLEVoltaire V2: The Warning About Paper MoneyRead the monetary commentary behind the Voltaire V2 release.Read the article
Faith & Art
Discover the Christian imagery, architectural influences, and symbolism behind Silver Shield’s religious designs.
- BLOG ARTICLEThe Holy Trinity: Renaissance Art and Silver Shield DesignExplore how depictions of the Trinity influenced Chris Duane’s interpretation.Read the article
- BLOG ARTICLERose Window V2: Catholic Cathedrals and Sacred ArtDiscover the cathedral windows that inspired this design.Read the article
- BLOG ARTICLEThe Archangel: St. Michael and Christian SymbolismExplore the St. Michael imagery and themes behind The Archangel.Read the article
- BLOG ARTICLEModern Crusader: Faith and Cultural CommentaryRead the Christian and cultural commentary connected to this release.Read the article