Silver Rounds

A silver round is a type of silver bullion coin or medallion made of silver. Silver rounds are similar to silver coins but don’t hold any face value. This means Silver rounds are not considered Legal tender, whereas the coin does. Silver rounds are mainly produced by private firms or refineries. Their price is based on the silver content and purity. Silver rounds are available in the market in various sizes and designs. The investor either buys silver rounds to invest in precious metals or to collect due to their aesthetic appeal.

Silver rounds vs Silver coins

Silver rounds and Silver coins are both made of Silver, the main difference lies in their origin and legal status. Coins mainly produced or issued by government mints, hold the status of legal tender and mainly feature national symbols or historical figures. These rounds always adhere to specific weight, purity, and design standards set by the issuing country. Coins are made by governments and are like official money of the specific currency with special designs. Rounds are made by private mints and don’t count as official money. Rounds can have cool designs but don’t hold as much historical or rare value as coins. Both have value because of the silver they contain, but coins can be worth more because they’re rare or have a big history, while rounds are mostly valuable for the silver they’re made of, not for being special or rare.

Why Silver rounds?

Silver rounds are beneficial to buy when you invest in precious metals. This is due to their lower premium over the spot price of silver, Making it economical for investors. Due to their high liquidity, anyone can trade silver rounds easily. In addition to this, their uniform size and weight make it easy for investors to store these precious metals. For people who are seeking to diversify their investments, silver rounds are a practical choice for them.

If you have decided to invest in Silver rounds then Au Bullion is a perfect destination for you. We sell precious metals on-line as well as in Store. For in-store purchase visit our store’s location in Brampton and Vancouver.

Silver Rounds – Often Asked Questions

1. What are silver rounds?

Silver rounds are privately minted silver coins that exist in design and form, but are not deemed to be a piece of legal tender. Silver rounds are produced by private refiners, not government mints, which is why this is an affordable way to buy silver.

2. What types of silver rounds does AU Bullion sell?

We provide silver rounds from major private mints and refiners, including:

• Sunshine Minting
• Asahi Refining
• Johnson Matthey

We also have custom design rounds, commemorative versions, and generic investment rounds.

3. Are your silver rounds real?

Yes. AU Bullion only sources silver rounds from reputable and verified mints. Each round is guaranteed for weight and purity as stated.

4. What is the purity of your silver rounds?

Most silver rounds are .999 fine silver (99.9% pure), although some are .9999 fine silver (99.99% pure). The purity is always specified in the product description and stamped on the round.

5. What silver round sizes do you provide?

Although 1 oz silver rounds are popular, we also have fractional sizes like 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and larger sizes like 2 oz, 5 oz, depending on inventory.

6. Do silver rounds come with assay certificates?

Silver rounds usually do not include assay cards. But their weight, purity, and mint mark are stamped on the round for verification.

7. How are silver rounds packaged?

Packaging varies according to the purchased quantity:

• Single shots: Protective plastic flipping or capsules
• Bulk purchases: Mint tubes (typically 20 rounds per tube) or monster boxes (about 500 rounds)

All parcels are packaged discreetly and securely.

8. How are silver rounds priced?

Prices of silver rounds are set by:

• Current spot price of silver
• Mint or design premiums
• Quantity bought

Since rounds are struck privately, their coins frequently have lower premiums than government coins.

9. Is it possible to resell my silver rounds to AU Bullion?

Yes. AU Bullion purchases all sizes and types of silver rounds at current market prices. Get a current buy price from us today.

10. Do you ship silver rounds anywhere in Canada?

Yes. We provide fully insured, discreet shipping to clients in Canada.

11. Are my shipments insured?

Yes. Every AU Bullion order is fully insured until it reaches you. Additional coverage can be arranged for high-value purchases. 

12. Am I taxable on silver rounds? 

In Canada, most silver rounds (99.9%+ purity) are exempt from GST/HST. U.S. buyers should confirm their state’s tax laws. 

13. How do I store silver rounds? 

To safeguard your investment: Store in air-tight capsules, tubes, or protective flips. Store in a house safe or safety deposit box. Check out AU Bullion’s storage facilities for big positions