Silver Coins

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Silver coins are a popular option for investing in silver. Silver coins can only be minted by government mints, and mints all around the world produce a wide variety of different silver coins. While silver coins tend to sell at higher premiums over spot price than silver bars of identical weights, they are also more collectible and often feature higher quality designs.

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Popular Silver Coins

Government mints like the U.S. Mint, British Royal Mint, and other mints around the world produce high-quality silver coins for investors. Some of the most popular silver coins in the world include:

• American Silver Eagle Coin. The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States and one of the most popular silver coins in the world. The 99.9% pure silver coin’s obverse depicts Lady Liberty walking. Since 2021, the reverse of the American Silver Eagle has featured an American bald eagle in flight. American Silver Eagle premiums occasionally spike due to demand, and the coin offers tight buy-sell spreads, especially in the United States.
• Canadian Silver Maple Leaf. Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is among the most recognizable and commonly traded silver coins on the planet. The obverse of the Silver Maple Leaf depicts the current monarch of Great Britain, while the reverse shows off Walter Ott’s iconic depiction of a maple leaf. The Canadian Silver Maple’s iconic designs and instant recognizability make it a popular choice for many investors.
• British Silver Britannia Coin. The British Royal Mint produces the British Silver Britannia, one of the world’s leading silver coins. The Silver Britannia features some of the highest quality security features among any silver coin, which helps secure its place as one of the world’s most popular silver investments. The coin’s obverse depicts the current monarch of the United Kingdom, and its reverse artwork shows Lady Britannia on a rocky cliffside.
• Australian Silver Kangaroo Coin. Unlike some other Australian silver coins, the design of the Australian Silver Kangaroo does not change from year to year. The coin’s obverse features the current monarch of Great Britain, and the reverse depicts a red kangaroo in a jumping position. The Australian Silver Kangaroo is the Perth Mint’s most recognizable silver coin and is among the most popular silver coins in the world.
• South African Silver Krugerrand Coin. The South African Silver Krugerrand is South Africa’s most popular silver coin. On the obverse, the Silver Krugerrand depicts Paul Kruger, the last president of the South African Republic. The reverse of the Silver Krugerrand showcases an iconic South African animal, the springbok antelope.
• Mexican Silver Libertad Coin. The Mexican Silver Libertad, produced by the Mexican Mint, is considered one of the most collectible modern silver bullion coins. This coin’s obverse showcases the Mexican coat-of-arms surrounded by ten previous versions of the design. The reverse of the Silver Libertad depicts the Angel of Independence, an iconic monument located in Mexico City, in front of two volcanoes. Mexican Silver Libertads are highly collectible and tend to sell for heightened premiums over spot price.
• Austrian Silver Philharmonic Coin. The Austrian Silver Philharmonic is the best-selling silver coin in the European Union. The coin pays homage to Vienna’s musical culture and history. The obverse of the Silver Philharmonic depicts the iconic pipe organ of the Musikverein, Austria’s most famous concert hall. The reverse of the Silver Philharmonic showcases eight classic Viennese orchestra instruments.
• 90% Junk Silver Coins. U.S. dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins minted in 1964 or earlier were made using 90% pure silver. These coins, called 90% junk silver coins, are a popular way to invest in silver today. 
• U.S. Silver Dollars. Silver dollars are often considered numismatic coins, but they were also struck with 90% pure silver bullion. Two of the most popular U.S. silver dollars are the Peace dollar and Morgan dollar, both of which function both as silver investments and numismatic collectibles.

Junk 90% Silver Coins

Junk silver refers to U.S. coins minted prior to 1965. Until the end of 1964, many U.S. coins minted for circulation were struck using 90% pure silver. With the exception of half dollars, which were minted with 40% silver until 1970, coins minted in 1965 and later were no longer struck with any genuine silver.

90% junk silver U.S. coins include:

• 35% Silver War Nickels. In an effort to conserve more nickel during World War II, the U.S. Mint minted some nickels with 35% silver. Silver nickels were minted from mid-1942 until 1945. Today, these coins are an affordable way to invest in historically important silver coinage.
• 90% Junk Silver Dimes. Until 1965, U.S. dimes were minted using 90% pure silver. Because of the small size of a dime, silver dimes are an affordable way for stackers to invest in the precious metal. Dealers like Hero Bullion sell packages of silver dimes in a range of total face values.
• 90% Junk Silver Quarters. Silver quarters were also minted with 90% silver, and pre-1965 Washington quarters are popular for their affordability and relatively low premiums compared to modern silver bullion coins.
• 90% Silver Half Dollars. U.S. half dollars were minted using 90% silver until the end of silver coinage in 1965. 90% silver half dollars are a popular investment because of their historical significance, high silver purity, and affordability compared to modern silver coins and bars.
• 40% Silver Half Dollars. The silver content of U.S. half dollars was reduced from 90% to 40% from 1965 until 1970, at which point they transitioned from silver to an alloy of cheaper metals. 40% silver half dollars are popular among stackers because of their affordability, especially compared to both 90% half dollars and modern bullion.
• 90% Junk Silver Coins | $1 Face Value. Dealers like Hero Bullion sell junk silver by the face value, with $1 face being the most common denomination sold. 

Silver Coins Versus Rounds – What’s the Difference?

Silver coins and silver rounds are both circular disks made of pure silver. The difference between silver rounds and silver coins is that silver rounds can be produced by private mints, while silver coins can only be minted by government mints. 

One easy way to confirm that you’re buying a coin is to look for its face value, or denomination. Because silver coins are minted publicly, they almost always have a face value and are considered legal tender in the country that produced them. 

Modern Colorized Silver Coins

Colorized coins can be an excellent way for investors to add some flash and diversity to their silver portfolios. Popular silver coins like the American Silver Eagle, Canadian Silver Maple Leaf, and the Mexican Silver Libertad are routinely colorized in limited edition runs for dedicated collectors. 

Modern colorized silver coins often sell for higher premiums compared to standard issue bullion coins and bars, but they’re also often minted in extremely limited numbers. Many modern colorized silver coins are minted in quantities lower than 500, with some limited edition coins existing in numbers lower than 300. 

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