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Silver bullion buyers have a wide variety of options, but the 2016 1 oz. Silver Austrian Philharmonic coin stands out in several ways. A beautiful coin with a design steeped in history, the 1 oz. Silver Austria Philharmonic is more than just a pretty face. It is silver bullion with both intrinsic and numismatic value, fit for any silver collection or precious metals portfolio. Design The design of the 2016 Austrian Silver Philharmonic features images that represent Austria very well. As the...

You might think that a Morgan Silver Dollar described as MS66 grade is always a coin in excellent condition. While that should be true, it isn?t always the case. Whether you get a coin truly in MS66 condition or not depends a great deal on how the coin is treated by the previous owner or dealer. Certification If a dealer or private seller offers you a deal on MS66 grade Morgan dollars, they should be able to provide certification that the coins are indeed in that condition. The coin should...

In 1904, it looked like the end for the Morgan Silver dollar. The silver that had been bought by the U.S. Treasury in accordance with the Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890 had finally been exhausted. Because there was a large supply of dollars in circulation at that time, the Treasury made no plans to ever reintroduce the Morgan dollar. In 1918, the U.S. made the decision to help its World War I ally, Great Britain. The German propaganda machine had successfully convinced the people of...

The Chris Kyle Frog Foundation and GMRgold have come together to present the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation Silver coins and silver bars. These beautifully designed .999 Silver commemorative coins and bars pay homage to Kyle and all military veterans, with proceeds going to the foundation. CKFF started out as the brain child of Chris Kyle, former Navy SEAL and advocate for Veterans and their families. Although Kyle never saw this mission completed, his wife Taya established the foundation after...

The 1 oz. Silver Round Buffalo bears the enduring images of a Native American warrior on the obverse and an American bison on the reverse. Yet, is there really a point in having such an iconic design on a Silver Round? After all, Rounds aren?t exactly collector items. People buy them for their Silver content, which would be the same regardless of any design that was or wasn?t placed on them. Actually, there are some distinct benefits to having rounds with a design. Benefit 1: Easily...