Category: Silver

How to Trade the Gold-Silver Ratio

Posted - July 22, 2025
At a Glance:The gold-silver ratio represents the relative value of gold compared to silver.Some traders use the gold-silver ratio to Read More

Best Silver Coin Size to Buy

Posted - July 16, 2025
At a Glance:The most popular size of silver coin to buy weighs one troy ounce, but this isn't your only option.Silver coin sizes usually Read More

Investor Guide: Engelhard Refining

Posted - July 15, 2025
At a Glance:Engelhard was a precious metal refinery until its dissolution in 2006.Today, Engelhard silver, gold, and platinum bars are Read More

Where Did Monster Boxes Get Their Name?

Posted - July 3, 2025
At a Glance:Monster boxes are large boxes of bullion coins, usually sold in quantities of 250 or 500.Buying a monster box is a Read More

How (and Where) To Sell Junk Silver

Posted - June 24, 2025
At a Glance:Junk silver can be a great investment, but it also comes with unique challenges for sellers.Online dealers and local shops Read More

Which Quarters Are Made of Silver?

Posted - June 19, 2025
At a Glance:Quarters minted in 1964 or earlier contain 90% pure silver.The Coinage Act of 1965 removed silver from circulating United Read More

How Much Does a Silver Bar Weigh?

Posted - June 17, 2025
At a Glance:New investors often wonder how much a single silver bar weighs.The truth is that silver bars vary considerably in weight.A Read More

Which Nickels Contain Silver?

Posted - May 22, 2025
At a Glance:Most U.S. nickels are minted from an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.Only the "war nickel" minted from 1942 to 1945 Read More

How Much Does a Silver Coin Weigh?

Posted - April 3, 2025
At a Glance: Silver coin weights range from as small as 1/10 oz to as large as 10 kilograms. The wide variety of silver coin weights Read More