2025 has delivered the clearest evidence yet that the global silver market is in structural deficit. Five consecutive annual deficits have now removed nearly 900 million ounces from visible refined stocks. Mines and recycling cannot keep pace. The numbers below are verifiable, public, and accelerating. Shanghai Vaults Drained 56% in Seven Weeks On September 30,…
Category: Silver
Why Hand-poured Bars are Becoming Collectors’ Favorites
With machines turning out millions of alike bullion products annually, there is now an increasing demand for something with a bit more character—a piece with history, something handmade. And it’s for these reasons in particular that silver bars poured by hand have exploded in popularity. These bars are not just made out of silver; these…
Passing Down Bullion: Estate Planning Simplified
Historically, gold and silver investments have meant so much more to each generation – they are a symbol of security, a symbol of a legacy. Many investors today are accumulating their bullion to pass down to their children or their grandchildren, but when this comes to an estate, a physical asset, an investment like a…
5 Ways to Spot Fake Silver Coins and Bars
As the price of silver continues to rise and interest continues to build, unfortunately, fake silver bars and coins are sure to be a growing concern as well. As a reputable company like AU Bullion deals solely with real, investment-grade silver, understanding how to identify fakes is just an extra layer of comfort you can…
Why Industrial Demand Could Make Silver Scarcer Than Ever
“The little brother of gold”, known as silver, has traditionally been accessible, useful, and beautiful by comparison to gold. But what’s happening now is bringing silver, as a precious material, front and center as one of the most vital resources usable by the world today, due to the technology demands that are consuming silver at…
