During the month of February, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many places around the world. It’s a day to show your loved ones how much they mean to you. But do you know the origins of this holiday of romance?
The exact history of Valentine’s Day—and Saint Valentine—is not fully known, but we do know that the modern St. Valentine’s Day stems from both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. There are two prevalent tales the offer some insight.
The first tells of a third century Roman priest named Valentine who performed marriages in secret. This was because Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage, believing that single men made better soldiers than those with families. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, he was sentenced to death.
The second story tells of an imprisoned Valentine who sent the first “valentine” note after falling in love with the jailer’s daughter. He allegedly signed a letter to her “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still used today.
We may never know the exact origins of Valentine’s Day, but one thing we do know is that it’s a holiday steeped in romance and sweet, loving gestures. If your loved one enjoys collecting precious metal bullion, perhaps a silver round or bar might be a nice treat to show how much you care. And while you’re shopping, why not try your hand at winning some free silver!
You can enter our giveaway simply by mentioning one person/animal/event/thing that you love. Commenting below will serve as your entry for our February giveaway. But remember to keep it classy; inappropriate comments will be deleted and disqualified. Submit your comment (one comment only please) by February 25, 2018. One winner will be randomly selected on February 26, 2018 to receive a Provident Prospector 1 oz silver round. This Provident exclusive is a new redesign of an old favorite, and we expect to release more designs in the series soon.
Good luck and remember to spread the love!


I love ❤️ my children, husband, family, good friends, Jesus, God, and myself not necessarily in that order.
I would love to receive your silver that would be a bonus.
God Country the US Navy and my Girlfriend Randi who is in Heaven
I love my daughter. (Wife also). Would like to give her this coin.
Thanks
I love God, Family and (our) Country.
I love my wife – June 25th is our 30 anniversary!
Wel, I always put my name for giveaways but NEVER win anything; however, it doesn’t stop me from trying though so here it goes. I love my wife and my family. Valentine’s Day has always been special for us since I married my wife on that day and every year after that has been a blessing. Thanks…
I love God, my wife and family, and my numerous friends and the blessings that have been bestowed upon us. I love the USA; God Bless America !!
My wife and my family are my real treasures- but silver is nice too 😉
I love my wife with all my heart. She is my best friend.
I love my daughter more than anything in this world!
Happy birthday baby girl!
I love my nieces, I set a piece of silver aside for each on Christmas and birthdays.
I love my blondes (wife and two golden shepard’s)
I love my daughter Raven most, of all the things I love.
I LOVE my most beautiful wife and soul mate.
I love my wife of 45 years thank you so much for letting me get this out there
I love Gooooolllllddddd !
I love being happy!
Silver helps make me feel happy (:
My wife and kids
I love my family, friends, and felines (Ariel, Simone, and Billy Ray).
I Love my grandbabies !
My lovely wife and wonderful daughter!
My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Like these rounds.
I love my three daughters more than anything in the world and my nine grandchildren I love every one of them so much I can’t explain
I love my grandaughter and she loves silver bullion any day, but especially on Valentine’s Day.
Silver rounds !!!
Because I love adding to my stack!!!
my wife , the little runt (5′) of the horse world !
I stack silver for the future of my grandchildren that I love very much. I hope that collecting silver maybe some day will help them to achieve a goal in life. Or maybe they will carry on collecting them selves.
I love being loved by Jesus!
Love my fish they give me peace when I need it most
i love my beautiful wife of 48 years KETURAH