Didn’t this battle play out about 245 years ago already??? Let’s check out what the situation in terms of government silver rounds is… and I think it might be different this time. For a long time, I would have recommended the American Silver Eagle, as it seemed to be the king over all of the proverbial colonies, or other silver rounds. However, unique circumstances involving pricing, accessibility, and more are meaning that the hold on power is slowly slipping away, and I might have to say that I no longer believe the old ruler is the strongest these days. Take a look at Canadian Silver Maples and British Britannias for good examples of possibly smarter investments.
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American Silver Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, and British Britannias are among the most popular and widely collected silver bullion coins in the world. They not only serve as a store of value but also showcase the craftsmanship and heritage of their respective countries. But when it comes to choosing the best among these three, it all boils down to personal preference and investment goals.
First, let’s delve into the American Silver Eagle. Released in 1986, the Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States. It displays the iconic Walking Liberty design on the obverse, symbolizing freedom, while the reverse features the majestic eagle and a shield. American Silver Eagles contain one troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver and have a face value of one dollar.
The Canadian Maple Leaf has a long-standing reputation for its purity, beauty, and innovation. Introduced in 1988, it is produced by the renowned Royal Canadian Mint. The Maple Leaf design on the reverse is instantly recognizable worldwide, while the obverse features Queen Elizabeth II. These coins contain one troy ounce of .9999 pure silver, making them one of the purest on the market. They are also legal tender with a face value of five Canadian dollars.
Lastly, we come to the British Britannia. This coin, minted by the Royal Mint, has a rich history dating back to Roman times. Introduced in 1997, the obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts the iconic Britannia, a symbol of British strength and unity. Britannias contain one troy ounce of .999 pure silver and have a face value of two pounds.
When comparing these three coins, purity is an essential factor to consider. While the American Silver Eagle contains 99.9% silver, the Canadian Maple Leaf and British Britannia boast higher purity levels at .9999 and .999, respectively. Higher purity ensures that the coin is closer to its true silver content, providing greater value for investors.
It is also worth considering the designs of these coins. The American Silver Eagle’s Walking Liberty design is highly regarded for its classic elegance, while the Maple Leaf’s intricate detailing and the Britannia’s powerful representation add their own unique appeal. Ultimately, the choice depends on individual taste and preferences.
Furthermore, the availability and market demand of these coins should be taken into account. American Silver Eagles tend to have higher mintages and are easily accessible, making them a popular choice for collectors. Canadian Maple Leafs and British Britannias, on the other hand, have comparatively lower mintages, potentially making them more desirable for investors seeking rarity and exclusivity.
Lastly, it is important to note that these coins may have varying premiums over the spot price of silver due to factors such as production costs and collector demand. It is advisable for investors to compare premiums and consider the long-term potential when making a purchase decision.
In conclusion, American Silver Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, and British Britannias are all excellent choices for investors and collectors alike. The decision ultimately rests on personal preference, whether it be the renowned craftsmanship of the American Silver Eagle, the high purity of the Canadian Maple Leaf, or the historical significance of the British Britannia. Regardless of choice, all three coins showcase the beauty and value of silver bullion.
You didn't mention the purity of any off these coins. The Silver Eagle has 999%, Maple Leaf has 9999% and 999% the British Brittania, but purity matters. So, like it or not the Canadian Maple leaf truly seems like the solid choice amongst the 3. It shows a higher purity level which is significant for the price. I'm an American, but the purity of what I'm getting matters more that looks or which country it comes from. And you mentioned the denomination which show the Canadian wins that battle too being at 5$ vs. the Brittania which is 2 pounds & the Silver Eagle shows 1$
In Canada where I’m from the Britannia and the silver maple leaf are the same price and the silver eagle is about 10 bucks more
The maple leafs are my favorite. They are shiner than the eagles and have little better clink sound imo
I'm getting Maples, Brittanias, and Krugerands in that order. I got a couple 2022 and 2023 eagles for numismatic value cause they're rare, but not stacking it.
As someone who owns a tube of 2023 britannias and not a single eagle and don't really have interest in eagles, you made me feel better about my choice. Although I probably do need maybe a handful of eagles
I like all three of them but I prefer to collect the Maple leafs.
Chinese Pandas, Mexican Libertads, Silver Eagles, Australian Kookaburras and Britannia's are the greatest bullion coins hands down.
Philharmonics are good for stacking. Recognizable, cheap, and easy to sell
Britannia is definitely my favourite I have stacked them hard this year due to the stunning new design with more security
The American mint is usually pretty boring. I like the Canadian nature runs, and the 2 oz Britannia coins. You get both a collector value and a bullion value.
TT, here is something to consider. It is not impossible under the right political climate, if you are an American, that all US mint coins are allowed to become currency by removing all types pf taxation and capital gains. Also the repeal of the legal tender laws. Whereas all other forms of silver remain taxable.
The maples are more widely recognized around the world than eagles are nowadays. Maples are really popular in Asia. I refuse to buy eagles until they are the same price as other Govt issued coins. Even then im so cheap i would rather stack generic most of the time unless the spread between generic and govt rounds is around a buck or so. I feel a lot of people got hosed out of extra ozs buying eagles during the last 2 years.
Thanks like eagles no paper work to sell to LCS
remove the Britts and replace it with Libertads for the top 3.
ASE. More premium out of the 3.
I like the Silver Czech Roaring Lion 1 oz Round
Honestly all coin and bullion collectors should do themselves a favor STOP BUYING BULLION ISSUES. They are overpriced and minted in the millions. Although not as protected and cared for as commemoratives and proof sets, they receive NO wear from circulation and the ASE's are the ones that only are at risk for milk spots or careless storage by the owner (the latter more common with earlier issues). As these are shipped in cylinders, the wear is not too much as compared to the circulating silver coin of decades ago which would be thrown into bags (just see what happens when you get an Uncirculated roll of circulating coins from the bank — many will have nicks, scratches and a little discoloring — those without too much are the minority).
I think in 2022 this is the WORST TIME to buy ASEs, Maple Leaves, Brittanias and most government issued bullion as they are made in the millions and as I wrote above they are rarely put into circulation, ironically an AU or XF ASE is far scarcer than an UNC. A VG or G ASE would be quite scarce.
Save your money, research numismatics and you will find there are some series that still are relatively affordable and available. Plus they are more likely to hold their value or appreciate compared to a good deal of government bullion. There are a few exceptions of course with a fair amount of them being gold bullion (South African Krugers from the 1970's can do nicely if a fine specimen and yes ASE's prior to 2000 in very high UNC grade are desirable BUT only then).
I also like the Mexican rounds
All three are beautiful coins … I actually consider the Canadian coin to be the most attractive, but good advice on British silver coin.
Treasure Town most people can't afford 500oz of silver and than stack them. Let alone deciding if it's an ASE, Brittania's or Maple Leafs no matter what the premium is in my opinion.
I prefer Britannias. Love the design of Britannia's history when they ruled the waves. Plus they have awesome security features. All ASE has is that weird notch on the reed edge. Yes boys and girls, the US mint spent millions of dollars and the best they thought of was removing a reed.
Milk spot reduced value of the Maples quite significantly
You are right the Brits are awesome and people sleep on them
I like all the bullion coins you mentioned, I would also add silver Krugerrands, a new-ish upstart for certain, but gold Krugerrands are very recognizable, I hope the name recognition on the silver ones would also carry some "confidence". I also stack some generic silver rounds, for the reasons you mentioned, premiums over spot are a lot better. But I fear "confidence" during resale is clearly not the same as government produced bullion coins. Although I think you make a good argument for Britannia's for the current state of the market.
End of the day- silver is silver and only fools pay way, way above spot.
I sold junk in 2011 and it got weighed- no face value, just weight.
You buy metals for weight and nothing more…
Rather pointless i’d think. For stacking
Higher Premiums mean Less Silver.