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A Guide to Silver Investing

We have compiled several articles to help you buy silver bullion effectively and safely. We offer facts, opinions and advice for you to make your most informed investment decision.

Learn more about investing in silver from a bullion dealer with over 50 years’ experience and 4 times winner of Bullion Dealer of the Year. We cover how to invest in silver bullion, how to store your silver and even advice on where to buy silver bullion.

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned investor our information and advice should help you secure better deals in the future!

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Silver Rooster Stack

How Do I Invest in Silver?

Ian Davis - 19 Jul 2017

If you are interested in investing in silver, read our blog first.


Top 3 Reasons To Buy Physical Silver

Lawrence Chard - 25 Jun 2018

If you are thinking about investing in silver, read this blog first
Best Value Silver Bullion Coins

Buy Silver For Investment - Our Top 6 Bullion Buys

Ian Davis - 19 Apr 2018

Here are our handpicked investment silver products for your next investment.


The History of Silver

The History of Silver

Lawrence Chard - 9 May 2018

We explain a little bit about the history of investing in silver.
Silver As An Investment

Silver As An Investment

Ian Davis - 20 Nov 2018

Although investment gold is exempt from Value Added Tax. silver is not recognised as an established investment, and therefore attracts VAT...

Experts

Lawrence Chard - 19 Feb 2018

As Chairman of Chard, you would expect Lawrence Chard to be an expert on the gold sovereign.....
Silver Can Be A Good Investment 294

Silver Can Be A Good Investment

Ian Davis - 20 Nov 2018

Although we don't usually recommend silver coins and bars as a great investment because of VAT in the UK, when the G/S ratio is high, it may be...
Ways To Invest in Silver 296

Ways To Invest in Silver

Ian Davis - 20 Nov 2018

VAT is payable on physical silver delivered in the UK or EU. We can supply silver bars, silver bullion coins, investment bags of silver coins...

What Is Silver Bullion?

Ian Davis - 9 May 2018

We try to best explain we can what silver bullion actually is
Gold and Silver Bullion Coins

What Is Bullion?

Ian Davis - 19 Apr 2018

We help you understand what the term bullion actually means......
Why You Should Buy Physical Gold & Silver Bullion 171

Why You Should Buy Physical Gold & Silver Bullion

Lawrence Chard - 15 Mar 2017

With so much uncertainty around the economy and the strength of the pound affected by so many external issues, now is the time to take control of your assets.


Which Type of Silver Bullion Should I Buy?

Ian Davis - 9 May 2018

We try to offer some advice on which type of silver product you should buy as part of your silver investment plan.


Silver Britannia Stack

Silver Coin Investment

Lawrence Chard - 20 Nov 2018

Links to our pages of silver bullion coins, silver bars, investment silver bags, silver commemorative coins, and more...
Chards - Bullion Dealer of the Year

Which Website to Buy Gold and Silver Safely

Ian Davis - 12 Dec 2018

We invite you to Chards for your next bullion purchase. We often have unbeatable prices and service. Read our customer reviews for first hand experiences!


Which Size Bullion Coin to Choose?

Ian Davis - 19 Nov 2018

Which is the best size of gold bullion coin to buy? We give advice about one ounce, half ounce, quarter ounce, tenth ounce gold bullion coins...
1935 British Crown

Why Are Older Silver Coins More Expensive

Lawrence Chard - 9 May 2018

We briefly explain why older silver coins are more expensive than newer ones.


Gold Or Silver? Which Is the Better Buy? 266

Gold Or Silver? Which Is the Better Buy?

Ian Davis - 6 Dec 2018

If your wondering whether gold or silver is the best investment for you read our page which details our 50 years of experience on the topic.


2016 Silver Britannia

Silver Content of British Coins

Juliana Chard - 21 Sep 2018

A brief answer to a coin FAQ about the silver content of British coins
World Silver Bullion Coins

World Silver Bullion Coins

Lawrence Chard - 20 Nov 2018

Many countries now issue 1 ounce silver bullion coins, some also produce 2 ounce, 10 ounce and 1 kilo versions.
Silver Bullion Coins and Bars

Silver Bullion Coins & Bars

Lawrence Chard - 20 Nov 2018

Silver bullion bars and bullion coins for sale Silver bullion bars are normally .999 fine silver, coins are .999, sterling (.925) or .900"
Toning and Tarnishing on Coins 292

Toning and Tarnishing on Coins

Lawrence Chard - 4 May 2018

Learn more about toning on coins
Piedfort Silver Coin

Piedfort Coins - Heavyweight Coin Collecting

Juliana Chard - 22 Jun 2017

Piedfort coins are the heavyweights when it comes to coin collecting. Read about the origins of the weight and the first piedfort sovereign.

Which One Ounce Silver Coins - A Price Comparison

Lawrence Chard - 1 Mar 2018

If you are interested in investing in silver coins, but don't know which one to choose, click to see all of our 1oz silver coins in one place.


What to Buy Silver Coins or Bars?

Lawrence Chard - 12 Sep 2018

Wondering whether to invest in silver coins or bars. We explain why we usually recommend silver coins in this blog.


Density of Gold

Density of Gold and Other Metals

Ian Davis - 6 Nov 2018

Density (specific gravity) of precious metals, gold, silver, platinum, and other metals such as copper used in jewellery and coins.
Guide To Weights And Conversions 140

Guide To Weights And Conversions

Lawrence Chard - 6 Nov 2018

A guide to using the various weights for coins and how to convert in between them.


Gold Price Going Up.....and Silver For That Matter! 175

Gold Price Going Up... and Silver for that Matter!

Ian Davis - 19 Nov 2018

Gold and silver prices are closely linked to one another. We cannot say prices are going up but more accurately we could say they have gone up ...
Are Gold and Silver Prices Going Down?

Are Gold and Silver Prices Going Down?

Ian Davis - 19 Nov 2018

How can we know? We would be more accurate to say they have fallen.


Britannias v UK's Cheapest Silver Coin

Juliana Chard - 24 Apr 2018

If you are not sure whether to buy silver Britannias or the UK's Cheapest Silver coin, read our blog first

Spot Price of Silver

Ian Davis - 9 May 2018

We try to explain what the silver spot price is

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