The Ultimate Guide to Silver Rounds: Benefits and Investments
Many people are confused by the terms “coin” and “round” when reading about coin collecting. Are they interchangeable? Are they the same? Does it matter? And, if so, why?
The answer is, yes. There is a difference. But, when addressing the uninformed public regarding coin collecting, many people choose to simply use the word “coin” because it is the most widely accepted term for the small, shiny, round, discs of metal, with which everyone is familiar. And, unlike the term round, coin is a generalized term which encompasses both.
So, silver rounds vs. silver coins. What are the differences? Simply put, silver rounds are produced by privately owned mints, such as The Golden State Mint, and are primarily considered collectables. On the other hand, silver coins are manufactured by a sovereign government’s mint, such as U.S. Mint, and are considered legal tender.
What are rounds? Unlike coins, rounds are not produced for circulation and are defined primarily as collectibles and investments due to their high precious metal content. Unlike rounds, coins must also have a minimum face value and include the year it was produced stamped on the front.
Rounds, including Chris Duane’s Silver Shield rounds, are produced using .999 pure silver, which is just shy of 1 troy ounce of silver, versus a US quarter, which contains 0.18084 troy ounce of silver. It would take nearly 6 of today’s US quarters to equal the silver content of just one of Silver Shield’s rounds.
Unless you are collecting rare coins, investing in rounds will result in a higher return on your investment primarily due to their unique and desirable designs and their limited mintages. It’s simply a matter of supply and demand.
We understand that the Canadian Maple Leaf silver coins are considered legal tender and are primarily collected for that reason. But, from an investment standpoint, silver rounds are a better choice because of their enhanced numismatic value, which augments their value well beyond the spot price of silver.
Unlike the never-ending boredom experienced as a result of the repetitiveness of purchasing the same American Eagle coin over and over and over again, silver rounds are, by comparison, not only fun to collect, but they are literally works of art. Unlike the Canadian Maple Leaf coins, rounds actually bring never-ending joy to their owners.
Take note. In 2022 alone, the number of Canadian Maple Leaf coins produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, exceeded 37 million ounces. And, the total mintage for the American Silver Eagle coins, produced by the U.S. Mint, is over 500 million ounces. There is no numismatic value in that number of duplicate coins. And, the spot price of silver hasn’t risen enough over the last ten years to consider the purchase of either of these coins as a good “investment.”
But, silver rounds? Well, let’s look at the popularity of Chris’ Silver Shield rounds. His astounding artistry, distinctive designs, timely topics, intriguing views, quality craftsmanship and the very limited numbers of rounds produced, equate to an almost instance return on your investment on the open market.
In addition, rounds are also a better buy if, as an investor, you are looking to acquire the most metal for your money. Plus, adding a little spice to your collection can be very rewarding. And, we can guarantee you that you won’t be bored to death when Chris’ rounds arrive in your mailbox. Unlike, the arrival of your Canadian Maple Leaf coins, you’ll feel compelled to open the package containing your newly purchased rounds immediately!
So, whether you plan to store your rounds, swap them, sell them, display them, trade them or just admire them, from an investment stand point, silver rounds are still your best bet, and by far, Silver Shield rounds are the best silver rounds on the market to buy today. Enjoy!
