Silver
Most Valuable Junk Silver Coins
“Junk silver” is the somewhat misleading term used by coin dealers and bullion investors for old United States coins that contain silver but have little or no collectible premium beyond their melt value. Most of these, nevertheless, somewhat valuable junk silver coins circulated heavily in everyday commerce before rising silver prices forced the U.S. Mint ... Continue reading
Yuan Shikai Silver Dollars
The Yuan Shikai silver dollars – widely nicknamed the “Fat Man” dollar (袁大头) – are one of the most iconic and widely collected coins of modern Chinese numismatics. First introduced in 1914 during the early Republic of China, the coin was intended to standardize a fragmented monetary system that had previously relied on a mix ... Continue reading
Royal Mint Britannia Bullion Bars
The Royal Mint has long been associated with trust, precision, and innovation in precious metals. With the introduction of its Britannia bullion bars, the institution has extended the globally recognised Britannia brand, known for its Gold Britannia coins, into the gold bar market, combining investment-grade specifications with some of the most advanced anti-counterfeiting technologies available today. For ... Continue reading
GoldNZ & SilverNZ Tokens
Techemynt, a New Zealand-based fintech company, is preparing to launch two new digital assets called GoldNZ and SilverNZ. While the idea of “tokenized gold” or “tokenized silver” may sound complex at first, the concept is actually quite simple: these tokens provide investors with an easy way to own precious metals without having to store them ... Continue reading
Chinese Dragon Silver Coins
The Chinese Dragon silver coins represent a significant evolution in China’s bullion and commemorative coin programs, combining deep cultural symbolism with investment-grade specifications. First launched in 2025 and continued with the 2026 dated issues, this piece expands the People’s Bank of China’s bullion offerings – historically dominated by the Panda series – and is rapidly ... Continue reading
Smartminting® High-Relief Coins
In the world of modern numismatics, few innovations have captured the attention of collectors and designers like Smartminting®. Developed through a collaboration between CIT Coin Invest AG and B.H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH, this patented minting technology has redefined what’s possible in the striking of commemorative coins – especially in gold and silver – by allowing for ... Continue reading
Solomon Islands’ Bullion Giants
In 2025, the Solomon Islands introduced a bold, eye-catching new collectible coin series called Bullion Giants. Struck by the German minting house MDM (Münzhandelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG), this series is more than mere bullion—it’s a numismatic tribute to some of the most famous bullion motifs from around the world. What sets the Bullion Giants ... Continue reading
Latvia’s Silver ‘Cabbage’ Coin
When tradition, art, and whimsy combine, unexpected winners emerge, and Latvia’s silver ‘Cabbage’ coin is living proof. Designed by sculptor and artist Mārtiņš Rozenfelds, the 2024 ‘Cabbage’ collector coin has been voted Latvia’s Coin of the Year 2024 following a public vote organized by Latvijas Banka and Delfi.lv, held between 24 March and 6 April ... Continue reading
Bull & Bear Silver Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint has introduced a compelling new bullion offering: the 2‑ounce Bull & Bear silver coins, a powerful visual and symbolic representation of financial markets’ dual nature. Released in 2025, this coin blends artistry, cutting‑edge security, and investment-grade purity into a compelling addition for both investors and collectors alike. The bull and bear ... Continue reading
Commemorative Malta Railway Silver Coins
On 15 May 2025, the Central Bank of Malta, in collaboration with the Royal Dutch Mint, launched a limited‐edition commemorative set of three silver proof coins, spotlighting the island’s short-lived but historically rich railway system. Minted at the Royal Dutch Mint facilities in the Netherlands’ city of Houten, this exquisite release is capped at just ... Continue reading



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