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!


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My girl friend Janie has been the love of my life for the last 21 years and will continue to be for the rest of my life. I love you Janie.
Nancy is her name. I met her later in life, but she could not be more special! She is my confidant, my best friend and the love of my life….
I love my family and friends but especially my dog, Tiny. She’ll be 15 in April and has been a great companion!
Love the one person who gave me life..mom
i love >love<
I Love this beautiful earth.
My favorite person??? Well, that would be my AWESOME wife whom I married 5 years ago this Valentine’s Day!
I lov re mi children and grandchildren
I sure love my wife of 47 years.
I love my entire family starting with my wifr of 51 years.
I don’t know anything about St. Valentine but I do know about Cats. My best friends name is Smokey and he has owned me for 7 years now. He tells me when to get up, when to go to sleep and when to feed him. Love him anyway.
I love Valentines Day My engagement day!
Love some silver!! 🙂
I love my wife and daughter. I am certain that my life is better with them.
I love my growing silver pile.
I I love my wife and she is the most special person to me first on this Valentines thanks for the chance to win some silver
I love my wife and puppy!
I love my pitbull.
With out my WIFE, I would not be me. She makes Me, a better man. Love you pussycat!
I love Hawaii.
Love is providently caring,
Heart for understanding.
Ones accountability providently showing
Collecting!
I love my family and my hobby of prospecting for gold in the desert Southwest.
My devoted wife and kemotherapy has given me a longer life. If that isn’t love what is
I love Donald Trump.
I Love GOD,The WORLD, The UNIVERSE,& PROVIDENT METALS!!!!
I love my family.
I love Jesus and my family.
I love my 5 cats.
Valentine’s Day origin is from St Valentine. He married couples secretly after emperor declared Catholics were not to marry. He is patron saint of people who are engaged, married couples, and more. He was martyred.
I love my whole family, including pets.
I love my sweet girlfriend Alma. I met her 5 yrs ago on Valentines….. She is the best, and brings out the best in me. Looking to get married to her soon…. :):):)
I love my family and my cat.
I love my Wife, Son, Grand daughter and would love to win the silver round.
Love my Wife of 40 plus years
I LOVE SILVER AND GOLD- well actually ALL PRECIOUS METALS AND COINS>
My valentine to me are puppies and dogs I pray that this winter people will bring there animals in when it is cold out please treat your animals like family
I love my dog Samson very much