Many of us just learning about gold, silver and other precious metal investments don’t really know what the options are. And considering the unscrupulous nature of some gold sellers exaggerating claims about gold confiscation, novice investors can be easily taken advantage of.
It helps to know what other precious metal investors are buying to help accomplish their financial goals.
Continue reading for a list of our 10 most popular gold and silver investment options available in both bars and coins. Each represents an easy and affordable way to take advantage of the security precious metal investments offer.
Provident Metals Customers’ Top 10
American Silver Eagle coin – The most widely traded bullion coin in the world consisting of 1 troy ounce of .9999 pure silver. Minted every year by the U.S. Government.
1-oz Fine Silver Rounds – Buffalo Design – Incuse buffalo design on 1-oz silver coin an inexpensive way to get your feet wet with precious metals.
American Gold Eagle – The world’s most popular gold coin consisting of 1-troy ounce of .9999 pure gold. Like Silver Eagles, Gold Eagles are coined each year by the U.S. Mint.
10-oz Silver Bars – Freshly minted bars many savvy investors include in their portfolio. Minted by NTR Silver, these bars contain 10 troy ounces of .9999 pure silver.
90% Junk Silver Coins – Great for bartering, these 90% silver half-dollars, quarters, dimes and nickels are available in as low as $1 face value, or .715 troy ounces of silver.
Canadian Silver Maple Leaf – Minted each year by the Canadian Mint, this 1-oz .9999 fine silver coin is a popular option for both investors and collectors.
Silver Incuse Indian Design – Another good option for bartering in emergencies, these 1/10-oz .9999 silver coins are another inexpensive way to protect yourself with precious metals.
2010 Canada Gold Maple – From our neighbors and friends to the north, this 1-oz .9999 pure gold coin is another widely traded gold coin. Gold Maples are minted each year by the Royal Canadian Mint.
1-oz Pamp Suisse Gold Bar – Conveniently sized gold bars each accompanied with its individual serial number and assay certificate. Regularly minted 1-oz bars contain .9999 fine bullion.
1/10 oz American Gold Eagle – Another highly sought out gold coin produced yearly by the U.S. Mint consisting of 1/10 troy ounce of .9999 pure gold.
Each of these precious metal options represents some of the most popular and easy ways you can invest in gold and silver.
We invite you to take a look at our wide selection of gold, silver, platinum and palladium bars and coins. We also have a wide selection of numismatic/collectors’ coins for sale along with all of the supplies you need to maintain your collection.
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