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Even though silver, like other precious metals, is now used as a secure investment, it has been used throughout history as a form of money and store of value. The precious metal was used until 1964 for dimes and half dollars. In fact, in the United States, silver was used as legal tender up until 1970, when the US Mint discontinued its use in the production of the half-dollar. The process was brought to a halt and currency was taken off the silver standard because the intrinsic market value of the contained silver in the coins finally surpassed the face value of the tender.
Today, investors turn to silver bullion bars and coins to add the precious metal, a secure, tangible asset, to their portfolios. Silver bullion bars give investors the option to add bulk bullion to their portfolio, and hedge against inflation and volatile markets. Englehard silver bars, as well as Johnson Matthey silver bars are the most recognized by investors world-wide. Investors turn to the name brands Englehard and Matthey because of their long history of manufacturing high-quality silver bars, as well as their strong reputation in the field.
Englehard does not manufacture bars anymore; however, they are still available at certain dealers. While Johnson Matthey’s 100 oz silver bullion bars are currently being produced by the brand, the struck Johnson Matthey bars were made only in limited amounts until the 1980s and must be purchased from other investors or dealers. Investors can also purchase pure (.999) silver bullion bars produced by the US Mint.
In addition to bullion bars, silver bullion coins are an option for investors. Silver bullion government minted coins from all over the world include the American Silver Eagle, as well as Australia’s Year of the Tiger, Year of the Pig, Philharmonic, and its Koala Perth Mint. Most of these coins come in pure (.999) silver, and in many series, proof versions are also available for collectors.