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Silver has long been one of humanity’s most coveted metals. In fact, silver was actually worth more than gold in the Ancient Egyptian empire. Today, the precious metal is an affordable alternative to gold for investors who want to shield their assets against inflation and uncertainty.

Silver is most commonly traded in three main forms:

• Silver Coins.
• Silver Bars.
• Silver Rounds.

Hero Bullion sells a wide range of silver coins, bars, and rounds. On this page, learn more about some of the most popular silver products in the world.

Popular Silver Coins

Silver coinage is one of the most popular ways to invest in silver. Silver coins are minted by governments around the world, making them an easy choice for investors who want to collect beautiful, highly recognizable silver products.

Some of the best-selling silver coins in the world include:

• American Silver Eagle Coin. The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States and one of the world’s most popular silver coins. The Silver Eagle’s obverse features the Walking Liberty design originally penned by Adolph A. Weinman. The reverse artwork originally depicted the heraldic eagle of the United States designed by John Mercanti. This design was replaced with an action scene of a bald eagle landing on a branch, known as the Type 2 design, in 2021. The Type 2 American Silver Eagle’s reverse was designed by Emily Damstra. Featuring an iconic set of designs and the backing of the U.S. government, the American Silver Eagle is one of the best-selling coins in the world for a reason.
• Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Coin. The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is Canada’s most popular silver coin. Minted with 99.99% pure silver by the Royal Canadian Mint, the Silver Maple has become one of the world’s best-selling silver coins. Its obverse features the current monarch of Great Britain, King Charles III. Coins minted before 2023 featured Britain’s former monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse of the Silver Maple showcases a detailed portrait of a maple leaf. The coin’s advanced security features and remarkable artwork make it a foundational coin for silver investors.
• British Silver Britannia Coin. The British Silver Britannia is an annual silver coin minted by the British Royal Mint. The coin’s obverse shows the current monarch of Great Britain, King Charles III. Earlier editions of the coin featured Queen Elizabeth II prior to her death. On the reverse, investors will find an intricate depiction of Lady Britannia, a feminine personification of England that originated in Ancient Rome. With some of the most impressive security features of any silver coin, the British Silver Britannia is among the most widely collected silver coins in the world.
• Mexican Silver Libertad Coin. The Mexican Silver Libertad is one of the most collectible silver coins on the market. Minted by the national mint of Mexico, the coin offers a range of different weights and strikes, with some versions limited in mintage. The coin’s obverse features the current Mexican coat-of-arms surrounded by previous versions of the design. On the reverse, the Mexican Silver Libertad showcases a stunning depiction of the Angel of Independence, an iconic statue located in Mexico City, with two volcanoes in the background. Silver Libertads often sell at a hefty premium over spot price, but these coins are also very popular with an active community of collectors.
• South African Silver Krugerrand Coin. The South African Silver Krugerrand Coin was first minted in 2017, making it one of the newest sovereign silver coins to hit the international market. Silver Krugerrands feature the same designs investors will find on the Gold Krugerrand. The obverse of the coin depicts Paul Kruger, while the reverse shows a pronking springbok antelope jumping along the plains. Since its initial release in 2017, the South African Silver Krugerrand has been one of the world’s most popular silver coins. 
• Silver Dollars. Until 1965, dollar coins in the United States were minted using 90% pure silver. The two most iconic American silver dollars, the Morgan dollar and Peace dollar, are popular among investors around the world. These two coins are available in a range of different years and conditions, and they are very popular among both silver investors and rare coin collectors. Premiums tend to be higher for silver dollars than most modern silver coins, but these coins are also numismatically valuable and tend to be sold for a similar premium.
• Australian Silver Kangaroo Coin. Produced by the Perth Mint in Australia, the Australian Silver Kangaroo Coin is one of the world’s leading silver coins. Unlike other silver coins from Perth Mint, the Silver Kangaroo does not change reverse designs yearly. The reverse of the Silver Kangaroo depicts a red kangaroo jumping, while the obverse artwork showcases the bust of Great Britain’s current monarch, which is King Charles III. The coin’s obverse depicted Queen Elizabeth until 2023.
• Australian Silver Kookaburra Coin. The Australian Silver Kookaburra Coin is another yearly coin produced by Australia’s Perth Mint. The coin’s obverse features the current monarch of Great Britain, King Charles III. The reverse side of the Silver Kookaburra changes from year to year, resulting in unique designs and a highly collectible silver coin. For fans of Australian silver, the Silver Kookaburra’s rotating designs and popularity make it an iconic investment option.
• Australian Silver Koala Coin. Like the Silver Kookaburra, the Australian Silver Koala Coin features reverse designs that change yearly. Minted by Australia’s Perth Mint, the Australian Silver Koala’s obverse depicts the current monarch of Great Britain, King Charles III. The reverse always depicts the Australian koala. The Australian Silver Koala is one of the world’s best-selling silver coins.
• Austrian Silver Philharmonic Coin. The Austrian Silver Philharmonic is one of the best-selling silver coins in Europe. It shares its designs with the immensely popular Austrian Gold Philharmonic. Austrian Silver Philharmonics feature an intricate obverse depiction of the grand organ at the Musikverein, Vienna’s most famous orchestra house. On the reverse, the coin features eight iconic Vienna orchestra instruments. 
• Cook Islands Silver Coins. The government of the Cook Islands produces a range of premium, high-quality silver coins. The most notable coin to come out of the Cook Islands in recent years is the Cook Islands HMS Bounty Coin, which features an intricate set of designs and sells at a premium over melt value. Investors love the limited mintages and beautiful designs featured on many Cook Islands Silver Coins.
• Colorized Silver Coins. Colorized silver coins are coins from sovereign mints that have been colorized by a third party, usually a second mint or refiner. Most colorized silver coins are limited in mintage, which means higher premiums and collectability. 

Shop Popular Silver Bars

Silver bars are rectangular or square pieces of silver primarily marketed to investors or collectors. Silver bars are usually sold at lower premiums over spot price than silver coins, making them an excellent choice for investors who want to save money while buying silver bullion. 

Silver bars are primarily traded based on size. The most popular silver bar sizes on the market include:

• 1 oz Silver Bars. 1 troy ounce is the most common and popular size of silver bar. Almost every private mint produces a 1 oz silver bar, and even some government mints release annual 1 oz silver bars with their own logos. Popular 1 oz silver bars include the Asahi 1 oz Silver Bar, the Perth Mint 1 oz Silver Bar, and the classic SilverTowne Prospector 1 oz Silver Bar.
• 2 oz Silver Bars. 2 oz silver bars are ideal for investors who want to start adding more weight to their stacks without shelling out hundreds of dollars for a 5 oz bar. Some of the most popular 2 oz silver bars include the Hero Bullion 2 oz Hand-Poured Silver Bar, Germania Mint’s Gods and Goddesses collection, and the Seven Deadly Sins 2 oz Silver Bar series from Astur Mint.
• 5 oz Silver Bars. 5 oz silver bars can help investors save money on premiums, since they’re typically sold at lower premiums over spot price than 1 oz or 2 oz bars. Some best-selling 5 oz silver bars include the Hero Bullion 5 oz Hand-Poured Silver Bar, the Aztec Calendar 5 oz Silver Bar, and SilverTowne’s series of 5 oz silver bars.
• 10 oz Silver Bars. 10 oz silver bars are popular among investors who want to save on premiums while taking advantage of some of the most stunning designs in the precious metals industry. The Germania Mint 10 oz Silver Bar, the Longhorn 10 oz Poured Silver Bar, and the Unity in Liberty 10 oz Silver Bar are some of the most popular 10 oz silver bars on the market today.
• Kilo Silver Bars. Kilo silver bars typically sell for lower premiums over spot price than 1, 2, 5, or 10 oz silver bars, making them ideal for investors who want to maximize their savings while stacking silver. A range of mints produce kilo silver bars, including Red River Mint, Asahi, Germania Mint, and Sunshine Mint.
• 100 oz Silver Bars. 100 oz silver bars are generally the largest silver investments available to retail consumers. Several notable mints produce 100 oz silver bars, including Engelhard, JBR Recovery, the Royal Canadian Mint, and Red River Mint.
• Hand-Poured Silver Bars. Hand-poured silver bars are minted by pouring molten silver into a one-sided cast. Hero Bullion produces a range of hand-poured silver bars made locally at our Texas facility.

Popular Silver Rounds

Unlike government-minted silver coins, silver rounds can be minted by private companies. Silver rounds often sell at lower premiums and feature more unique designs compared to silver coins, but they’re also less recognizable to other investors.

Popular silver round weights include:

• Fractional Silver Rounds. Fractional silver rounds can be a good way to invest in silver without spending too much money. Fractional silver rounds are available in multiple sizes, including 1/10 oz, ¼ oz, and ½ oz. Golden State Mint and Highland Mint are two of the leading producers of fractional silver rounds.
• 1 oz Silver Rounds. 1 oz is the most popular weight of silver round available to investors. Most private mints produce 1 oz silver rounds, which are minted with a wide variety of different designs. Most 1 oz silver rounds are minted with 99.9% pure silver, although certain rounds clock in at a higher purity of 99.99%.
• 2 oz Silver Rounds. 2 oz silver rounds are also available from a range of private refiners around the world. Some popular 2 oz silver rounds include the Aztec Calendar 2 oz Silver Round, the Unity in Liberty 2 oz Silver Round, and the 2022 Welcome to Wall Street 2 oz Silver Round.
• 5 oz Silver Rounds. Buying 5 oz silver rounds is one way that investors save money on premiums while stacking unique silver products. Several mints produce high-quality 5 oz silver rounds, such as the Patriotic Eagle 5 oz Hand-Poured Silver Round, the Aztec Calendar 5 oz Silver Round, and the stunning Hero Bullion 5 oz Poured Silver Skull.
• 10 oz Silver Rounds. 10 oz silver rounds are not very common, but their novelty tends to command heightened premiums, and the pieces are often minted in limited numbers. The 10 oz Lady Germania Silver Round is one of the most popular privately minted silver rounds on the market.

Buying Modern Silver Collectibles

Modern silver collectibles include colorized silver coins, rounds, bars, and novelty silver products minted either privately or publicly. These silver products are typically minted in limited numbers and can command hefty premiums over spot price.

Silver Coins Versus Silver Bars

Silver coins and silver bars are two popular ways to invest in silver. Silver coins often feature more intricate or detailed designs, but they also sell at a higher premium over spot price than silver bars of a similar size. The better investment option depends on each investor’s personal preferences, investing objectives, and budget. 

Silver Coins Versus Rounds – What’s the Difference?

Silver coins and silver rounds are both circular disks made with silver bullion. The difference between a silver coin and a silver round is that silver rounds are minted privately, while silver coins can only be minted by sovereign (government) mints. Silver coins are typically more popular than silver rounds, but rounds tend to offer better artwork variety and sometimes sell at lower premiums than silver coins.

Best Size Silver Bar to Buy 

Silver bars are generally minted in weights ranging from 1 gram to 100 troy ounces, with larger 400 troy ounce silver bars being traded on the stock market in the form of “good delivery” silver bars. Smaller silver bars often feature more intricate, detailed designs, but larger bars offer substantial savings through lower precious metal premiums. 

Premiums charged for silver bars tend to decrease as the size of your investment increases, meaning that buying large silver bars can help you save money on premiums. Larger silver bars may pose a liquidity problem, however, since diversifying your collection with a range of weights allows you more freedom over what bars to liquidate when you need cash.

What Drives the Price of Silver?

Several factors drive the price of silver, including:

• Supply and Demand Dynamics.
• Geopolitical Uncertainty.
• Interest Rates.
• Inflation Rates.

Like gold, silver is considered a safe haven asset. Safe haven assets like silver tend to retain or gain value during periods of economic instability, heightened inflation, or geopolitical tensions. This means that demand for silver often increases in uncertain political or economic climates.

Silver is also industrially useful, so developments in certain industries can directly impact the value of this precious metal. Silver is a core resource used to create green energy technology, including solar panels. As demand for solar panels increases, demand for silver rises, leading to higher prices over time.

Buying Silver Coins and Bars Online

Hero Bullion is a leading online retailer of silver coins, bars, rounds, and modern silver collectibles. Take advantage of some of the lowest prices online, fast shipping times, and free shipping on qualifying orders when you buy silver online from Hero Bullion.