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 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 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 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 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.
The new silver coin Bull and the Bear 2021. The coin’s obverse features an image of a Bull and a Bear in a fight; the inscriptions: the weight “1 oz”, the purity “Ag 999.9 Fine Silver”.
The reverse side futures the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the inscription “ELIZABETH II”, the country of issue "Tokelau", the year of production "2021", along with the face value "5 DOLLARS".
The 2021 werewolf silver coin is the second coin from the Royal Canadian Mints series - Creatures of the North.The release has started in 2020 with one of the most fearsome creatures of the deep, the Kraken, that roam the deepest parts of the world's oceans for thousands of years. The obverse of the coin depicts Queen Elizabeth II profile on the right. The design is the first of Her Reign to lack a crown. On the reverse is presented the fearsome image of a werewolf.
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 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 “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 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 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 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 finesse 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”.
