When it comes to investing in precious metals, many people consider gold to be the single best option. This is not the case because of the growing industrial demand for silver. The hi-tech niche has made silver an incredibly popular commodity, which quickly increased the appeal of silver as an investment option.
Investing in Silver: An Overview
The mining of silver started a long time ago. Historical records suggest that silver was extracted as early as 5,000 years ago. The precious metal proved to be a valuable resource for the development of numerous civilizations in the Near East and Europe.
Silver has played an important role throughout history. The Spanish conquest of the New World led to a rapid expansion in silver mining. During this period, countries like Peru and Mexico produced nearly 85 percent of the world’s silver.
Today, the annual silver mining exceeds 26,100 tons. The US alone produces nearly 1,090 tons of silver and the value of this amount is more than 840 million dollars. The global silver demand in 2014 was 1,081 million ounces of which, most of the silver was needed for industrial purposes, coin and bar manufacturing, jewelry, electronics and industrial photography.
Is Investing in Silver a Good Idea?
Want to buy silver bullion online? Still not certain about the attractiveness of this option? Buying silver bullion ranks among the most practical opportunities for stabilizing and diversifying your investment portfolio.
When you invest in silver, you get to enjoy the following benefits:
Over the last few years, silver has outperformed gold significantly in terms of a price increase
You have many options to choose among – coins, medals and bars are just some of the possibilities for physical silver ownership
Precious metals like gold and silver have the lowest correlation with all asset varieties among investment options
Silver can act as a hedge against inflation
It will remain stable in the case of a bank crisis, political upheaval or economic uncertainty
Silver bullion is a more affordable option than gold
The industrial demand for silver is growing all of the time, which will affect the price of the precious metal in the years to come
Both gold and silver are considered long-term investment options that will guarantee financial stability for decades
It’s easier than ever to acquire silver – you can buy silver bullion online from the comfort of your home
Get Started: Our Silver Product Range
Macoins Gold gives you the perfect opportunity to buy and sell gold and silver online. Take a look at our silver product range. Choose among the silver bars, coins and medals. All of these products come with proven authenticity and the highest possible quality. Don’t know how to choose the silver product that’s just right for you? Contact us today and we’ll be more than happy to guide you through the process.
The coin “Australian Kangaroo”, 1 oz is the first ever silver coin, which is issued by the Australian Perth Mint. The coin has a silver purity of 999.9/1000 and is a legitimate payment currency according to the Australian currency law.
The obverse depicts an image of Queen Elizabeth II. The external ring of the coin has the inscription “Elizabeth II”, “Australia“, and the face value of “1 Dollar”.
The reverse depicts an Australian Kangaroo. The external ring of the coin bears an inscription „Australian Kangaroo”, year of issuance – 2023, and the size of the coin “1 oz 9999 Silver”.
Merlin, a central figure in Arthurian legend and popularly known as King Arthur’s adviser, magician and prophet, is the second character to feature in the mythical series inspired by the legend of King Arthur. On the reverse is depicted the figure of Merlin with Glastonbury in the background, which is rumoured to be the inspiration for the mystical isle of Avalon. An owl sits on Merlin’s shoulder, symbolising his knowledge and wisdom. He clutches a magical stave, and a golden sickle is attached to his belt, which he uses for cutting mistletoe in the sacred grove.
Galia and Germania is the sixth and final coin in the Allegories series.
The obverse of the coin depicts the personifications of Galia and Germania, shown as young women. They stand together, joining their hands as a sign of victory. Their swords are sheathed after the battle and the debris of the defeated Roman Empire lies beneath their feet.
Germania’s head is adorned with an oak branch – a tree that has accompanied her since the beginning of the series. In her hand, she holds a shield with the image of a two-headed eagle.
The Coat of Arms is surrounded by the wreath of oak leaves. Wreath symbolizes loyalty, stability and national unity.
Introducing the third coin in the Mythical Forest series, a tribute to the power and mysticism of trees. The linden tree is a symbol of femininity, life and vitality. In Germanic mythology, it was associated with Freyja, the goddess of love and fertility. The linden is also a tree of lovers, under which they danced and celebrated, so it was planted in the central part of villages. Touching the bark of the linden tree, on the other hand, was believed to draw diseases out of people and its health properties are widely known and valued even today.
On the obverse of the coin Germania Mint presents a linden leaf and its flower. The reverse depicts a double-headed eagle, already familiar to Collectors, symbolizing the past and the future. The lightnings in its claws are a divine attribute, signifying the power to create and destroy.
Germania Mint creates modern collectible and investment products featuring attractive design, high quality craftsmanship and innovative packaging.
A full range of investment products of Germania Mint are made exclusively of 999.9 fine silver from certified sources.
The bars are vacuum sealed, which protects them from external factors. Each product is also individually packed in specially designed cardboard boxes.
Cast Silver Bars are engraved with individual numbers and protected with holograms with identification codes, which guarantee their authenticity. They are produced in weights of 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, as well as 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz and 100 oz.
Germania Mint creates modern collectible and investment products featuring attractive design, high quality craftsmanship and innovative packaging.
A full range of investment products of Germania Mint are made exclusively of 999.9 fine silver from certified sources.
The bars are vacuum sealed, which protects them from external factors. Each product is also individually packed in specially designed cardboard boxes.
Cast Silver Bars are engraved with individual numbers and protected with holograms with identification codes, which guarantee their authenticity. They are produced in weights of 100 g, 250 g, 1000 g, as well as 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz and 100 oz.
Germania Mint creates modern collectible and investment products featuring attractive design, high quality craftsmanship and innovative packaging.
A full range of investment products of Germania Mint are made exclusively of 999.9 fine silver from certified sources.
The bars are vacuum sealed, which protects them from external factors. Each product is also individually packed in specially designed cardboard boxes.
Cast Silver Bars are engraved with individual numbers and protected with holograms with identification codes, which guarantee their authenticity. They are produced in weights of 100 g, 500 g, 1000 g, as well as 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz and 100 oz.
Germania Mint creates modern collectible and investment products featuring attractive design, high quality craftsmanship and innovative packaging.
A full range of investment products of Germania Mint are made exclusively of 999.9 fine silver from certified sources.The bars are vacuum sealed, which protects them from external factors. Each product is also individually packed in specially designed cardboard boxes.Cast Silver Bars are engraved with individual numbers and protected with holograms with identification codes, which guarantee their authenticity. They are produced in weights of 250 g, 500 g, 1000 g, as well as 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz and 100 oz.
The initial introduction of this coin was in 1999 as a Zambian Silver Elephant. The Bavarian State Mint later changed the nation of issue for the coins to Somalia in 2004, and the coin has been steadily gaining popularity since then.Every year the design changes which makes this coin very attractive and desirable to collectors and investors.
The design always includes the elephant, but it is depicted in a variety of scenes and can also present multiple elephants. This year’s design focuses on the head of the African bush elephant. Set in right-profile relief, the elephant uses its trunk to pull down a tree branch in order to feed itself. Above the image is written ‘AFRICAN WILDLIFE’ indicating it is part of the African Wildlife series. At the bottom is ‘ELEPHANT and “1oz Ag 999.9”
These Britannia coins contain the first ever inclusion of the portrait of King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings.Both Queen Elizabeth and King Charles coins will be in circulation together. For the new obverse His Majesty had his left-profile. The tradition for British monarchs to face a different direction to their predecessor dates back to the seventeenth century. Another detail on this coin: While Queen Elizabeth II was shown wearing a crown the portrait of Charles sports no glittering headgear or other symbols of his royal status. The inscriptions around the portrait read CHARLES III • D • G • REX • F • D • 2 pounds • 2023.
The obverse depicts an image of the temple, situated in Beijing, renowned for its architecture, named „Sky Temple”. The external ring of the coin has an inscription „People’s Republic of China” (in Chinese) and the year of release 2016.
The reverse side depicts the panda, typical for the territory of China. Below it, the size of the coin “30g Ag 999” is inscribed, and next to it – the face value of 10 CNY.
The 33th issue of one of the worlds most beautiful silver bullion coins the Australian Kookaburra. For the year 2023, the coin features two Kookaburra birds perched on a Waratah plant.
Chinese Silver Pandas are a popular coin produced by the Chinese Mint. They are legal tender in the People's Republic of China and are issued in 5 denominations.
The coin presents the fourth animal of the lunar zodiac after the mouse, ox and tiger - the Rabbit.
Born in 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 and 2023 are under its influence.
The rabbit is said to bestow intelligence, creativity, vigilance and compassion.
These are the final Britannia to feature Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The Queen Elizabeth II coins will have a short production run, with a second bullion Britannia design being issued in the new year. The new coin will feature the King Charles III.
New release of the silver investment coin China panda 30 g.
The obverse features an image of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
On the reverse side is a panda, whose design changes each year.
The culmination of the classic Queen's Beast series from The Royal Mint.This coin is the final release of the serie and acts as its capstone, celebrating all 10 beasts.
The Queen's Beasts coins are based on the ten statues which stood guard outside Westminster Abbey for the Queen's Coronation in 1953 and represent the various houses in the Queen's ancestry. These 'beasts' are now brought together in one coin.
The design of the coin features HRH Queen Elizabeth at the centre surrounded by the 10 beasts. Clockwise from the top these are: - The Lion of England - The Red Dragon of Wales - The Griffin of Edward III - The Unicorn of Scotland - The Black Bull of Clarence - The Falcon of the Plantagenets - The Yale of Beaufort - The White Lion of Mortimer - The White Horse of Hanover - The White Greyhound of Richmond
The Britannia Silver Coin program started in 1997 and continues to be one of the most popular silver series from the British Royal Mint. Since 100 B.C, the warrior Britannia has been a symbol of the United Kingdom. In 2020, the Royal Mint unveiled the newest update to Britannia coin design and added several new security “elements” to make counterfeiting this coin almost impossible.
The 32th issue of one of the worlds most beautiful silver bullion coins the Australian Kookaburra.
For the year 2022, each coin’s reverse portrays a kookaburra perched on an ornamental bird bath among Agapanthus, flowering plants regularly seen in Australian gardens. Queen Elizabeth II is depicted on the value side.
The silver coins celebrate the Year of the Tiger, the third of twelve animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. The reverse portrays a tiger cub following its parent across a rocky terrain featuring ferns and bamboo. Included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘tiger’, the inscription ‘TIGER 2022’ and the Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark
The obverse of each coin depicts Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the weight and fineness, and the monetary denomination.
