What are Silver Rounds?

A silver round is a privately minted piece of silver that generally comes in a round, coin-shape. They are produced by private mints and have no legal tender status as they are not government issued.

The history of the round goes back to the 1970s, when private mints began producing rounds to meet the growing demand for physical bullion. Since then, they have become popular, particularly for those who wish to own physical silver bearing different designs not linked to any monarchy or state. The designs on silver rounds are also less restrictive and some very interesting designs can be found.

A silver round is essentially a round bar of assayed silver.