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They look great as always!  Same as last year please. 

Hello everyone. @ChrisSIlver and I are very happy to announce the official reveal and general release of the 2021 5 ozt Hammered Silver Forum Rounds!
There are a lot of different aspects to tell you about so I have split this post up into various sections, hopefully this will cover most of your questions but if there is something I have not covered then please feel free to get in touch or comment on this thread. 



What are The Silver Forum Rounds all about?
The Silver Forum Rounds and bars (in all their sizes) have been created as a way to draw the silver forum community together but also as a fundraising and brand awareness raising exercise. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of these rounds go to The Silver Forum and help keep the forum running in the way we have become accustomed to. Silver Premium, Gold Premium and Platinum memberships go a long way to helping the running of the forum and to help keep the membership prices as low as practical, The Silver Forum rounds we make help a lot with this too.
Any support you can give is greatly appreciated.
In addition, these rounds are about raising brand awareness for The Silver Forum and to encourage new people to join and to make standard members think about supporting the forum by upgrading their membership or simply supporting the forum on a one off basis. 
Hand Poured Silver Partnership
Hand poured silver has evolved so much in the last 5 years and it is evident that Hallmarked Poured silver is becoming ever more popular.
These rounds are all hand poured, stamped and finished by myself meaning each and every round is unique in some way. The weights will vary round to round (although none less than 5 ozt) and the cooling patterns of the silver will also be unique and different for each one. Even the stamping (again done by hand) is different round to round.
Unique and limited edition pieces are a much more appealing product than a mass produced round (in my opinion) and can be better enjoyed by the simple fact you can hold, feel and enjoy the silver much more. 
Hallmarking
As with all of my Hand Poured Silver products these rounds are Assay Tested and Hallmarked by the Edinburgh Assay Office. 
These rounds are hallmarked with a 2mm sized mark - it is a larger and more expensive mark than normal but it really shows off the beauty of the Edinburgh Assay Office's work. 
Hallmarking is a legal requirement and also a very good addition to any piece of poured silver. It is your GUARANTEE that these rounds are indeed 999 fine silver and made by me in 2021.
If anyone wants to find out more about hallmarking please feel free to get in touch!
Schedule, production and delivery
These rounds are DONE and ready for immediate shipping. 
Mintage Figures
2021's mintage is unchanged staying at 25 rounds. 
Mintage figures are as follows for all the releases of 5 ozt rounds to date:
2021: 25 Rounds
2020: 25 Rounds
2019: 25 Rounds
These mintage figures are set and will not change.
Pricing 
Our pricing is as follows. I believe these prices to be a fair reflection of the work, time, energy and effort that goes into making these pieces and also take into account the increase in raw metal prices. 
Standard or Non member price - £180.00 per round
Silver Premium member price - £172.00 per round
Gold & Platinum member price - £164.00 per round
Platinum Plus member price - £159.00 per round
UK Postage: 
1 Round: +£3.50 (2nd Signed at buyers risk) or +£9 for special delivery 
2 Rounds or more: Free special Delivery
International postage: +£15 tracked for 1 round or +£10 for 2 or more and free for 3+ rounds
COMBINED POSTAGE WITH OTHER FOUM PRODUCTS
We can offer the same discounts above for forum members looking to combine multiple products. Our 5 oz Rounds are also available right now as well as a very limited number of 100g Bars. 
Forum membership and pricing 
As you can see there are some very good savings to be had for upgrading your membership - so take a look at the benefits that are available for premium and gold premium members today!
 
 
 
Guaranteed rounds for owners of 2020 editions
As with all our Silver Forum products we offer first right of refusal to all owners of a previous years serial number. 
So, the following applies:
If you own a round with a serial number between 1 and 25 from 2020 then you will be able to reserve the same serial number for 2021. If you wish to reserve that number you need to do so BEFORE Sunday 21st November 2021. Members who do not own rounds from 2020 will be able to put their name down on a waiting list for unallocated rounds. After 21st November 2021 we will know how many rounds are still available against how many people are on the waiting list. In the event that there are more members than rounds available we will draw a random ballot to allocate rounds to people. We will then communicate a fair and open way to decide who gets what bar(s). In short, not got a 2020 round? Join the waiting list today!
To formally join the waiting list all you need to do is comment on this thread or drop me a PM that you wish to have a round. 
I hope that all makes sense. In summary, you have until 21st November 2021 to reserve and/or pay for your existing serial numbers if you have a 2020 edition.
A few notes on pricing of these rounds
These rounds are hand poured, hand stamped and polished by me. They take a lot of time and energy and equipment to create. These are premium hand poured silver products, not cheap bullion. They are a way to support the Backyard Bullion business, my brand and most importantly, The Silver Forum. As I said earlier, proceeds from the sale of these rounds go towards the upkeep and running costs of this forum. This helps keep membership prices as low as possible for premium and gold premium members and ensures that standard members can still use this forum for free. The price also incorporates the Hallmarking costs, this includes postage of these rounds to and from Edinburgh and the application of the hallmark.
Standard members - The difference in price is as a way for you to support the forum in a one off style payment rather than signing up for membership. But also please feel free to upgrade your membership to take advantage of the discounts available. 
Payment Information
To secure the reservation of your rounds and serial numbers you will need to pay me before 21st November 2021
If you are interested then please let me know in this thread or via PM and I will then reply with the payment information.
Payment will be via Banks Transfer or PayPal. We can accept other forms of payment too, just ask if you would like to find out more. 
Also, I welcome all feedback and any questions you might have about these rounds. 
Thanks for reading and thanks for supporting The Silver Forum!

Hello everyone. @ChrisSIlver and I are very happy to announce the official reveal and general release of the 2021 3 ozt Silver Forum Rounds!
There are a lot of different aspects to tell you about so I have split this post up into various sections, hopefully this will cover most of your questions but if there is something I have not covered then please feel free to get in touch or comment on this thread. 

 


What are The Silver Forum Rounds all about?
The Silver Forum Rounds and bars (in all their sizes) have been created as a way to draw the silver forum community together but also as a fundraising and brand awareness raising exercise. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of these rounds go to The Silver Forum and help keep the forum running in the way we have become accustomed to. Silver Premium, Gold Premium and Platinum memberships go a long way to helping the running of the forum and to help keep the membership prices as low as practical, The Silver Forum rounds we make help a lot with this too.
Any support you can give is greatly appreciated.
In addition, these rounds are about raising brand awareness for The Silver Forum and to encourage new people to join and to make standard members think about supporting the forum by upgrading their membership or simply supporting the forum on a one off basis. 
Hand Poured Silver Partnership
Hand poured silver has evolved so much in the last 5 years and it is evident that Hallmarked Poured silver is becoming ever more popular.
These rounds are all hand poured, stamped and finished by myself meaning each and every round is unique in some way. The weights will vary round to round (although none less than 3 ozt) and the cooling patterns of the silver will also be unique and different for each one. Even the stamping (again done by hand) is different round to round.
Unique and limited edition pieces are a much more appealing product than a mass produced round (in my opinion) and can be better enjoyed by the simple fact you can hold, feel and enjoy the silver much more. 
Hallmarking
As with all of my Hand Poured Silver products these rounds are Assay Tested and Hallmarked by the Edinburgh Assay Office. 
These rounds are hallmarked with a 2mm sized mark - it is a larger and more expensive mark than normal but it really shows off the beauty of the Edinburgh Assay Office's work. 
Hallmarking is a legal requirement and also a very good addition to any piece of poured silver. It is your GUARANTEE that these rounds are indeed 999 fine silver and made by me in 2021.
If anyone wants to find out more about hallmarking please feel free to get in touch!
Schedule, production and delivery
These rounds are DONE and ready for immediate shipping. 
Mintage Figures
Based on the unprecedented demand for our products earlier in the year we have decided to increase the mintage by 15 to a total of 75 for 2021. 
Mintage figures are as follows for all the releases of 3 ozt rounds to date:
2021: 75 Rounds
2020: 60 Rounds
2019: 50 Rounds
2018: 50 Rounds
These mintage figures are set and will not change.
Pricing 
Our pricing is as follows. I believe these prices to be a fair reflection of the work, time, energy and effort that goes into making these pieces and also take into account the increase in raw metal prices. 
Standard or Non member price - £104.00 per round
Silver Premium member price - £100.00 per round
Gold & Platinum member price - £96.00 per round
Platinum Plus member price - £94.00 per round
UK Postage: 
1 Round: +£3.50 (2nd Signed at buyers risk) or +£8 for special delivery 
2 Rounds or more: Free special Delivery
International postage: +£15 tracked for 1 round or +£10 for 2 or more and free for 3+ rounds
COMBINED POSTAGE WITH OTHER FOUM PRODUCTS
We can offer the same discounts above for forum members looking to combine multiple products. Our 5 oz Rounds are also available right now as well as a very limited number of 100g Bars. 
Forum membership and pricing 
As you can see there are some very good savings to be had for upgrading your membership - so take a look at the benefits that are available for premium and gold premium members today!
 
 
 
Guaranteed rounds for owners of 2020 editions
As with all our Silver Forum products we offer first right of refusal to all owners of a previous years serial number. 
So, the following applies:
If you own a round with a serial number between 1 and 60 from 2020 then you will be able to reserve the same serial number for 2021. If you wish to reserve that number you need to do so BEFORE Sunday 21st November 2021. Members who do not own rounds from 2020 will be able to put their name down on a waiting list for unallocated rounds. After 21st November 2021 we will know how many rounds are still available against how many people are on the waiting list. In the event that there are more members than rounds available we will draw a random ballot to allocate rounds to people. We will then communicate a fair and open way to decide who gets what bar(s). In short, not got a 2020 round? Join the waiting list today!
To formally join the waiting list all you need to do is comment on this thread or drop me a PM that you wish to have a round. 
I hope that all makes sense. In summary, you have until 21st November 2021 to reserve and/or pay for your existing serial numbers if you have a 2020 edition.
A few notes on pricing of these rounds
These rounds are hand poured, hand stamped and polished by me. They take a lot of time and energy and equipment to create. These are premium hand poured silver products, not cheap bullion. They are a way to support the Backyard Bullion business, my brand and most importantly, The Silver Forum. As I said earlier, proceeds from the sale of these rounds go towards the upkeep and running costs of this forum. This helps keep membership prices as low as possible for premium and gold premium members and ensures that standard members can still use this forum for free. The price also incorporates the Hallmarking costs, this includes postage of these rounds to and from Edinburgh and the application of the hallmark.
Standard members - The difference in price is as a way for you to support the forum in a one off style payment rather than signing up for membership. But also please feel free to upgrade your membership to take advantage of the discounts available. 
Payment Information
To secure the reservation of your rounds and serial numbers you will need to pay me before 21st November 2021
If you are interested then please let me know in this thread or via PM and I will then reply with the payment information.
Payment will be via Banks Transfer or PayPal. We can accept other forms of payment too, just ask if you would like to find out more. 
Also, I welcome all feedback and any questions you might have about these rounds. 
Thanks for reading and thanks for supporting The Silver Forum!

Finally complete.  Wish I could fit the completer coin in the box as well.

Mexican Gold Shrapnel   Three attractive little fellows, courtesy of @DHD2020   Dos y Medio 1919 & 1945 and 2017 1/20oz Tad.

Hello, I'm Paul, a guy in his 40's living in Belgium. A country that sucks most of the time except for precious metals. I came along this forum by watching the video's of BackyardBullion. I hope to start selling some of my silver coins I bought years and years ago because my future goals is to have a more standardized collection/ stack with only a few special pieces.
Hope to learn a lot on this forum.

Just received these very nice bars courtesy of @FFposh and @BackyardBullion very nice indeed 👍 

And these landed too courtesy of @StBeesSilver beautiful work.

First purchase for over a year, I have been waiting for £900/oz gold again but got fed up.
Half sovs.
 

what can I say 🤣 first RM release I've loved. took some persuading lol but glad I listened to my coin Guru 😀
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Small delivery but beautiful coins!!

Back from the graders - a nice PF70 silver Completer. Still annoyed though that the set of 10 QBs became 11…but I will get over it. 😳
Lindeman 

Welcome to the forum!

Hi everyone,
I have been on the fence about collecting precious metals as I was unsure where to start and buy from. However after watching many of backyard bullions videos I have decided to make the leap. I hope I can bring some positivity and good business to this forum as well as just have general talks about precious metals. I have recently bought my first coin of which is a 2021 panda and it just looks stunning. I will be looking to collect some coins as pure art and also have a nice stack as a long term investment. Saying that there is something that just seems so exciting about collecting all these different types of bullion out there it almost seems endless. I wish everyone the best and cant wait to be apart of this forum.

Hi folks - thanks for letting me in. I am VERY new to the world of precious metals but have made some very small investments recently. I think I’ve found myself hooked! I literally purchased some silver/gold and before I knew it I started serious research and am fascinated by all things silver. I saw some YouTube advice and noticed that ‘the Silver Forum’ was flagged up as the place to go, learn, talk and understand this new found passion. I would like to build a collection and am at a stage of life where I can to a certain degree. Look forward to finding out so much more. 
 
Thank you. 

Welcome to the forum!

So eventually, today I received...

All fine in the end apart from the glaring error of the Year of the Pig coin being put into the tamper-evident card the wrong face up so you can only see the "Trial of the Pyx" lettering on the Queen's side.
Where do those premiums go...

I haven’t checked in daylight yet, but it looks good under artificial light. I’m really happy with  it so far 😃. Got a bundle of booklets and stuff to go through also…
 

Recieved today but will be going up for sale 
Stunning rainbow morgan dollar 

A beast arrived today.

A pretty eclectic handful arrived over the last few days...
My niece turns 18 soon, so thought this 2003 proof set would be nice. Happily it contains the suffrage 50p. All in perfect shape. Thought about a silver set, but figured an 18 year old would sooner have the cash - CuNi it is!


And for me some krugs towards a tube, a 2oz stacker - which is as nice as I hoped, and a partial date run of WW2 half crowns in pretty much AU condition. If anyone has a nice 40/41 please give me a shout.

That will likely be me until the scramble for the next engraver. Hopefully 3rd time lucky...
@Bobthebulge

Well I'm glad these ones all arrived the right way up!
The full set of 2019 Britannia proofs from the Trial of the Pyx (1/40 oz to 1oz)
Oddly, they are all "one of ten" apart from the 1oz coin which is one of six returned from the trial.

 

Bullion half sov 1911 with a fair bit of remaining lustre and another silver brit as can never have too many!

ok my silver ones haven't arrived yet but the 1oz Gold has... Stunning