Should You Add Circulated Silver to Your Portfolio? What Our Professionals Think

Circulated Silver 

The frequent use of circulated silver coins causes them to become worn. These coins were once recognized as legitimate forms of cash, but they are no longer in circulation. Even if they are worn, many silver coins in circulation have a value that is inherent to them, as well as historical and collecting appeal. Typical instances include the following: 

• • Before 1968, Canada had half dollars. 
• • U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars before 1965

What's the Difference Between Bullion and Circulated? 

Circulated silver coins can contain 90 or 80 percent silver, as opposed to the pure silver bullion coins or bars that are bought and sold at spot silver rates. Even though they do not have the same lustre as fresh bullion products, they are nonetheless exceptionally precious. 

What are the Benefits of Circulated Silver? 

1. A lower premium indicates a better entry point. A significant advantage of circulating silver is that it has a low cost of acquisition. Because these coins are no longer in perfect condition, they are sold for a premium that is smaller than that of spot silver and that of new bullion products. 

2. Additionally, in contrast to bullion, circulated silver provides for denominational flexibility during times of economic instability. It is preferable to use circulated coins with dimes or quarters for the following: 

• • Contingency negotiations
• • Peer-to-peer trading nearby 
• • Expanding using smaller, more manageable components 

The Professional Guidance of AU Bullion 

• • Make sure you buy by weight as well as price. Look at how much silver each coin has. Let us look at the following example: Before 1965, US quarters had about 0.18 ounces of silver in them. About 0.15 ounces of silver are present in a Canadian quarter from 1966. Confirm the authenticity of the item by making purchases from AU Bullion. 
• • Circulated silver is highly valued, although it is not as dazzling as bars for the same reason. If it is stored in airtight containers or bags that are sealed, deterioration will be reduced.

AU Bullion's Help

• • Comparative pricing based on actual silver prices .
• • Free and open grading, as well as professional aid.
• • A central place for bullion and silver that is in circulation.