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In 2008, the Austrian Mint began producing the Austria 1 oz Silver Philharmonic. While the coin is relatively new, the heritage behind it is centuries old. The coin?s design features images that reflect the history of the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra. Mozart and Beethoven, both among the greatest classical music composers, pushed for a professional orchestra in Vienna. However, it was not until 1842 that the Vienna Philharmonic gave its first performance. Otto Nikolai was persuaded to...

The 1 oz. Silver Britannia 2016 coin reflects the national character of its home country in a way few world coins do. The reverse of design of the coin is a personification of Britain, and many world coins choose images that do the same for their countries. What makes the Britannia so unique is the authority of its portrayal of Britannia. Britannia, a goddess that came into being around the 2nd century A.D., is shown on the 2016 Silver Britannia as a beautiful, strong woman. The commanding...

Collecting and investing in .9999 fine silver coins are pursuits typically reserved for adults, but the new 2016 1 oz. Silver Canadian Shield Coin Superman Design may change all that. It is a coin both adults and their kids can enjoy. And, if you want your child to learn about precious metals, it makes a great starting point. This coin has several advantages over other coins you might choose for your children or grandchildren. You Love It and So Do Your Kids Comic book heroes are fun for...

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...

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...