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Why is there such an interest in silver investment these days? Perhaps many people realize that coins and silver always seem to stand the test of time. What is it that we all need to know when it comes to investing in coins and silver?

First-time buyers want to enter the market but don’t have the basic knowledge of buying silver metal, but this article will explain the pros and cons of the different types of silver and coins. We need to understand the two most recognized forms of coins available.

The ‘Sovereign coin’ this coin is struck from precious metals and held at a higher quality than average purity. It cost more to purchase but will have a higher price when sold back to the dealers. When buying, try to look for BU or Brilliant and Uncirculated condition and always strive to purchase newer coins, protected from any damage or what dealers refer to as “scruffies” or “scrapes”. Know the best ways to store your silver metal properly, like in a safety deposit box and keep them in the container they came in, so they maintain well through time. Check to make sure the Sovereign coins are IRA approved and steer away from discount dealers.

The other type of coin is the “round”. This coin is stamped or pressed to be one ounce of silver. With the present levels of silver prices, it is crucial to have these simple tips before entering the market. Trading is how the price of silver is determined. It may be a good investment to buy rounds, but the resale may be less.

Hallmarked bars and Generic Billion Ingot. Hallmarked bars must be the guarantee of an independent body or authority that contents are as marked. Generic Bullion Ingot, also known as Privately Minted bullion, is a bar that is not recognized by the major exchanges. It is less expensive but sometimes trades at a lower premium. The main thing to remember is to always purchase from dealers that have a good reputation.