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 silver investment medal is manufactured by Macoins Gold with a purity of 999/1000 silver in the shape of a bar and weight 100 grams. The image of Archangel Michael is depicted on the front side of the bar is.
The first release of the coin “American Eagle” is in 1986. It has been released by the US mint and is considered to be one of the most beautiful coins in the world.
The coin “American Eagle” is a legal payment method in the USA, with a face value of 1 dollar. It is released to the size of 1 troy ounce, and 0.999 pure silver.
The obverse depicts a walking Statue of Liberty. To the right of it, there is an inscription “In God We Trust”. The external ring of the coin has an inscription “Liberty” and year of release.
The reverse side depicts an eagle with spread wings. The external ring of the coin has an inscription “United States of America”, “1 oz Fine Silver” and face value of 1 US dollar.
The silver bar has been produced by Heraeus with neatness of the silver 999/1000. The obverse of the bar depicts the emblem of the producer and its weight – 100 grams.
* The silver bar could be produced by Heraeus or by another producer.
The first release of the coin Canadian Maple leaf is in 1988. It has been released by Royal Canadian Mint and has a size of 1 ounce and 99.99% pure silver. The design of the coin is a maple tree leaf, typical for the territory of Canada. The design of the coin remains unchanged, with the exception of the years 1998, due to the 10 year anniversary of the release of the coin; 1999 – the coin has been released with a notification symbol, to honor the 20th anniversary of the program Maple leaf of the Royal Canadian Mint. In 2000, the coin is issued in two alternatives, the first alternative with notification symbol “Fireworks”, and inscription “2000”, and another one to honor the New Millennium. The coin “Canadian Maple leaf” is released not only in silver, but also in gold, platinum and palladium, and is a legal payment method in Canada.
The obverse depicts a portrait of Elizabeth II. The external ring of the coin has an inscription „Elizabeth II”, face value of “5 Dollars” and year of release 2014.
The reverse side depicts maple leaf, in the foundation of which, a small maple leaf is drawn with a laser. The external ring of the coin has an inscription „Canada”, “Fine Silver 1 oz argent pur”.
The silver bar has been produced by Heraeus with neatness of the silver 999/1000. The obverse of the bar depicts the emblem of the producer and its weight 250 grams.
* The silver bar could be produced by Heraeus or by another producer.
The first release of the coin Wiener Philharmoniker is in 2008. It has been released by the Austrian Mint and has a size of 1 troy ounce. The design of the coin is dedicated to the renowned Wiener Philharmoniker.
The obverse represents a pipe organ, situated in the Golden Concert Hall of The Wiener Philharmoniker. Above it, there is an inscription “Republik Österreich”, and below it, there is an inscription “1 Unze Feinsilber”, year of release 2015 and face value: 1.50 Euro.
The reverse side depicts musical instruments, used in the orchestra – a cello, violins, a bassoon harp and French horn. Above them, there is an inscription Wiener Philharmoniker and Silber (Silver).
The silver bar has been produced by Heraeus with neatness of the silver 999/1000. The obverse of the bar depicts the emblem of the producer and its weight 500 grams.
* The silver bar could be produced by Heraeus or by another producer.
The silver bar has been produced by Heraeus with neatness of the silver 999/1000. The obverse of the bar depicts the emblem of the producer and its weight 1000 grams.
* The silver bar could be produced by Heraeus or by another producer.
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 – 2021, and the size of the coin “1 oz 9999 Silver”.
The silver bar has been produced by Heraeus with neatness of the silver 999/1000. The obverse of the bar depicts the emblem of the producer and its weight 5000 grams.
* The silver bar could be produced by Heraeus or by another producer.
Australia’s Silver Kookaburra coin is an incredibly popular annual series. Little did the officials at the Peth Mint know that when they released their first coin in 1990 that the little bird from “Down Under” would become a global phenomenon. And now, in 2021, the Kookaburra for an epic 31st year!
The silver editions of the South African Krugerrand Coins are relatively new. The All-New 2021 1 oz South African Silver Krugerrand is a welcome edition to a growing series.
The reverse design on Silver Panda Coin changes each year, with the 2021 coin featuring a mother and baby panda climbing a tree.
This coin is struck from 999 fine silver and contains 30 grams (0.965 troy ounce) of the precious metal. Issued by the People's Bank of China, the 30g coin has a face value of 10 yuan.
The 2020 White Horse 2oz Silver Coin is the ninth release in the exclusive Queen's Beasts bullion range.
Obverse: Contains the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II”, “5 POUNDS”, and "D.G. REG F.D."
Reverse: The White Horse of Hanover, bearing a shield. Inscriptions: “WHITE HORSE OF HANOVER”, “2020”, and the weight and purity of the coin.
The 2021 White Greyhound of Richmond 2oz Silver Coin is the tenth and final release in the exclusive Queen's Beasts bullion range.
Obverse: Contains the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II”, “5 POUNDS”, and "D.G. REG F.D."
Reverse: White Greyhound with its front paws hanging over the top of a shield. The shield bears the Tudor Rose with the Royal Crown perched on top. Inscriptions: "WHITE GREYHOUND OF RICHMOND", "2 OZ", "FINE SILVER", "999.9", "2021", and the initials of the artist, Jody Clark.
The popular Queen’s Beasts Collection continues with the release coin, featuring the White Lion of Mortimer. This is the second lion in the collection. The White Lion is a very different beast to the rampant, ferocious Lion of England that began the series. This lion, seated with his tail tucked away, represents loyalty and discipline.The heraldic beasts first ‘came to life’ at The Queen’s coronation in 1953. Ten imposing statues lined her entrance to Westminster Abbey, each one standing guard to represent her ancestors. The White Lion of Mortimer represents The Queen’s Yorkist heritage, first used by Roger Mortimer, Earl of March (1328–60), a founder Knight of the Order of the Garter. His White Lion passed to the House of York and was used by both Richard II and Edward IV.
The long-running Australian Lunar Coin Series celebrates the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. These 2021 coins celebrate the Year of the Ox.
Portraying an image of an ox and its calf. The reverse design also includes a cherry blossom tree, the Chinese character for ‘ox’, the inscription OX 2021, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
