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Welcome to the forum!

Hi folks,
Caleb here from New Zealand, As my display name suggests I am particularly interested in coins from the Victorian era, particularly British and Australian. My interest started when I bought a metal detector three years ago and started finding some interesting old coins. I have been lucky enough to find some very nice ones including recently some sovereigns. I am looking forward to reading through the forum and learning as much as I can and also meeting you guys.

Hello everyone, pretty much new to the world of PM collecting/investing. Currently have a small amount of silver coins, looking to educate myself further and develop a strategy for the future. I have never purchased via a forum I i am interested in what that entails and if any savings can be made.

These look better every year!  I'll take my usual bars.

Hello everyone. @ChrisSIlver and I are very happy to announce the official release of the 2023 1 oz Silver Forum Bars!
There is a lot of information to disseminate so please bear with us, some of this might be relevant to different people. I have broken this post up into different sections for ease of reading. 
If you have any questions please feel free to ask here on this thread or via PM. 
First, here are some glamour shots of the 2023 1 oz forum bars!

Changes for 2023 
2023 Sees one design change. The serial number of each bar has been changed to 001/250. Previously this had been "No. 001" and we believe the inclusion of the total mintage on the bar itself adds value to the limited feel and nature of these bars. 
The Year Date letter has also changed as is does every year, this year "y" is the year date for 2023. 
We think these are by far and away the best iterations of the 1 oz forum bars to date and I am very honoured and privileged to continue to work with @ChrisSilver, The Silver Forum and ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL MEMBERS out there!
What are The Silver Forum Bars all about?
The Silver Forum hand poured products (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. Some of the proceeds from the sales goes directly to the forum and helps greatly with running costs and keeping the forum the way we have become accustomed to. Silver Premium, Gold Premium and Platinum Premium and now platinum plus 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 Bars we make help a lot too. 
In addition you are supporting the Backyard Bullion brand and poured silver from us. This is our 7th year producing hand poured silver for the silver forum and it is because of the support we get from members on and off the silver forum that keeps us doing what we do and striving to do better every year. 
These bars are all hand poured, stamped and finished by myself meaning each and every bar is unique in some way. The weights will vary bar to bar (although none less than 1 ozt) and the cooling patterns of the silver will also be unique and different for each one. 
These bars are ready to be shipped immediately.
The bars are all finished and can be dispatched as early as the end of this week.
Hallmarking
As with all of my Hand Poured Silver products these bars have been Assay Tested and Hallmarked by the Edinburgh Assay Office. 
Hallmarking is a very good addition to any poured silver. It is your guarantee that these bars are indeed 999 fine silver and made by me in 2023.
Mintage
The mintage for 2023 will be: 250 bars
Previous years we had mintages were:
2022: 250
2021: 250
2020: 200
2019: 200
2018: 200
2017: 200
As with previous years members with bars from a preceding year have first right of refusal at the same serial number in the current year. 
Serial Number reservations & previous bar ownership
Questions regarding serial numbers and securing a bar are the most commonly asked questions I get. 
The rule of thumb has been and always will be if you own the previous years serial number you have first right of refusal for taking up the bar in 2023. 
For new members or people without a 2022 bar this might seem like you have no chance of getting one - there will always be people who do not/cannot take up their 2022 bars and as such there is always a batch of bars available for new members.
Please comment on this thread or private message me to get your name on the waiting list for a 2023 bar if you do not have one for 2022
Deadlines to secure bars
To claim your existing serial number and bar (if you own a 2022 bar) please contact me and confirm (and pay) before the end of Sunday 21st May 2023. After this date we will not be able to guarantee your purchase and will offer these serial numbers out to members on the waiting list. 
Waiting list for new members/owners
If you would like to purchase a bar past experience has showed me that there will be a lot of demand. As such, we will be operating a waiting list which will ultimately end up in a random lottery to see if members will be allocated a bar. It is the fairest way to do this. 
We will be restricting this waiting list to 1 bar per member to start with to ensure as many different people get access to a bar as possible. 
To be placed on the waiting list, please comment on this thread and we will make sure you are added. 
We will not be contacting people on the waiting list until the first week of June to collect payment and distribute bars. 
Pricing and shipping details
Prices are as follows for the different Silver Forum membership levels
Standard or Non member price - £36 per bar
Silver member price - £35 per bar
Gold member price - £34 per bar
Platinum Member price - £33 per bar
Platinum Plus/Forum Sponsor/Business member price - £32 per bar
UK Postage & Packaging: +£3.50 via Royal Mail Signed for delivery or £8 Special Delivery
FREE POSTAGE on any orders from members with 3 or more bars (UK only) 
International postage: +£15 tracked and insured or £5 for standard airmail
How to buy & What to do
If you have a 2022 bar, get in touch and I will give you your total and away we go!
If you DO NOT have a 2022 bar, put your name on the waiting list!
A few notes on pricing
These bars are not cheap bullion. They are not advertised or sold as investment products but as unique collectable items.
Some of the proceeds from the sales of these bars goes directly to The Silver Forum and keeps it as cheap to use for all of us as possible
Every bar is UNIQUE. These bars 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 bars 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 bars 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. 
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 all of the benefits that are available for Premium Members today!
 
 
Payment Information
We can accept payment via PayPal, Banks Transfer or Credit/Debit card (Phone call will be required to complete the transaction)
If you would like to order a bar please PM or reply to this thread and we can link up with payment information. 

Just starting out and it looks like a nice place to be. All the best to all !!!

With this quantity a local coin store could be a great option if you have one nearby. 
 
I’ve had good luck selling bigger quantities like this to online dealers such as JMBullion or APMEX, but insured shipping will be expensive and cut into your proceeds. But it’s really easy to do. 
I would also encourage you check out the forum trade sections. My sense is that you will get higher prices over time, but might need to sell in smaller batches at first to earn a good reputation as a seller. 

Good luck! 🙂
 

With this quantity a local coin store could be a great option if you have one nearby. 
 
I’ve had good luck selling bigger quantities like this to online dealers such as JMBullion or APMEX, but insured shipping will be expensive and cut into your proceeds. But it’s really easy to do. 
I would also encourage you check out the forum trade sections. My sense is that you will get higher prices over time, but might need to sell in smaller batches at first to earn a good reputation as a seller. 

Good luck! 🙂
 

With this quantity a local coin store could be a great option if you have one nearby. 
 
I’ve had good luck selling bigger quantities like this to online dealers such as JMBullion or APMEX, but insured shipping will be expensive and cut into your proceeds. But it’s really easy to do. 
I would also encourage you check out the forum trade sections. My sense is that you will get higher prices over time, but might need to sell in smaller batches at first to earn a good reputation as a seller. 

Good luck! 🙂
 

Wow, thank you so much for your quick and kind reply!!! 🙂
 

With this quantity a local coin store could be a great option if you have one nearby. 
 
I’ve had good luck selling bigger quantities like this to online dealers such as JMBullion or APMEX, but insured shipping will be expensive and cut into your proceeds. But it’s really easy to do. 
I would also encourage you check out the forum trade sections. My sense is that you will get higher prices over time, but might need to sell in smaller batches at first to earn a good reputation as a seller. 

Good luck! 🙂
 

With this quantity a local coin store could be a great option if you have one nearby. 
 
I’ve had good luck selling bigger quantities like this to online dealers such as JMBullion or APMEX, but insured shipping will be expensive and cut into your proceeds. But it’s really easy to do. 
I would also encourage you check out the forum trade sections. My sense is that you will get higher prices over time, but might need to sell in smaller batches at first to earn a good reputation as a seller. 

Good luck! 🙂
 

With this quantity a local coin store could be a great option if you have one nearby. 
 
I’ve had good luck selling bigger quantities like this to online dealers such as JMBullion or APMEX, but insured shipping will be expensive and cut into your proceeds. But it’s really easy to do. 
I would also encourage you check out the forum trade sections. My sense is that you will get higher prices over time, but might need to sell in smaller batches at first to earn a good reputation as a seller. 

Good luck! 🙂
 

Welcome to the forum!

Hello,

My name is Rich, and I am a passionate collector of all things silver and an owner of a small fan site dedicated to silver collecting. I'm happy to have discovered this forum and will undoubtedly include it on my website's list of top-notch resources for fellow silver collectors. I'm eagerly looking forward to tapping into the wealth of knowledge and experience shared by the members of this community, while also offering my own insights and assistance to anyone who may benefit from it. Let's keep the silver spark alive!

Three Charles I additions.
Charles I (1625-1649), Sixpence, Tower mint, 1625, group A, first bust left in coronation robes, high double arched crown, rev. shield on long cross fourchée, date above, mm.lis, 2.70g, (N.2235, S.2805). Some scratches on obverse, otherwise nearly very fine, scarce.
Charles I (1625-1649), Threepence, York mint, crowned bust left, mark of value behind, rev. square-topped shield on long cross fourchée, EBOR above, mm. lion, 1.47g, (N.2323, S.2877). Toned very fine.
Charles I (1625-1649), Threepence, 1644, Oxford mint, narrow crowned Rawlins bust left, R below, mark of value behind, rev. declaration in three lines, three lis above, date below, 1.27g, (N.2471, S.2994). Attempted piercing at 9 o'clock on inner circle, otherwise nicely toned and very fine or better.
The Reverse ‘Declaration’ and legend reads:
EXURGAT DEUS DISSIPENTUR INIMICI (REL PRO LEG AN LIB PA 1644)
Translation:
Let God arise and His enemies be scattered (The religion of the Protestants, the laws of England, the liberty of Parliament 1644)




 

Welcome to the forum!

Hi there,
Hope everyone is well, I’m John from Scotland, I’m retired and have a few hobbies like watch repairing and small antique sales.  I’d like to learn how to perhaps buy some bullion coins that can be left for my family when I’m gone, or if I last another 20 years maybe a 5 star cruise for myself!!
Best regards
John
JLR468

Hello to yous all , thanks for the join . Just starting out in adding silver gold to my saving .
any advice or guide welcome and what is a good starting point ie Coins bars or mixed 
 

Hi there, finally I decided to take my heads off the trading charts and use some on my hard earned money to buy something tangible and shiny. Problem is: I have no idea about what I am doing. 
 
Since it looks like there is no 'newbie' section I'd like to use this thread to ask a couple of mostly harmless yet very noobish questions. First that comes to mind is: I understand all the 'self-custody' argument and I endorse it wholeheartedly, but as far as I have seen coins and bars (both in silver and gold) cost a pretty hefty premium compared to any type of paper-metal. 1oz silver coins go for 30 to 50 €, 1kg ingots for 820++ €. The spread on gold is not as outrageous but still remarkable. How do you justify paying such a premium? Is this a hobby for collectors or 10+ years hodlers only?

Hey folks!
I'm brand spanking new to the silver game. Purchased my first 2 pieces in the form of 2023 Krugerrands a short while ago. My intention at this early stage is to stack but things can change I guess.
Looking forward to making God knows how many mistakes along the way lol. You pay for your education as they say, but I am dead excited.
Looking forward to meeting you all also! Take care!

Hi all! New to silver and collecting PMs in general. To be honest I actually became interested in silver by looking at pictures on a watch forum (another expensive hobby!) - one member's collection had a small silver bar nestled up between 2 watches and it got me thinking. Fast forward a few weeks and I've just picked up my first 1oz coin and it's all in from here!
It's early days so I don't know if I'd call myself a stacker or a collector yet. I know that gold gives a far better value to size ratio and so part of me thinks that, should I become a stacker more than a collector, Britannias or sovereigns is maybe a better way to go. That being said I do like the idea of owning a kilo of silver, so maybe I'll collect my first 33 coins and then see how I feel after that!

not yet published i think , but would be in the region of 11k or so . 
many people would end up wanting this coin rather than collecting  all 10 , secondly there is no 1/4 ounce gold so the 1/4 gold collectors may want the 1oz coin as well 

I probably would just buy the less expensive one, but there are plenty of people who seem to be willing to pay a big premium for Eagles, so they are pricing to the market. 
The premiums are on both sides of the trade as well.:.I was recently emailed a promotion from APMEX offering to buy silver Eagles for $10 over spot.