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I've got a couple of dozen SS rounds that i bought directly from GSM back in the day - i used to subsidise the purchases by buying multiples and adding some 1/0th and copper rounds. The Cardinal Virtues series have a definite eye appeal so i got myself a set and a few spares as investments. 
Looking at what a lot of the mini mintage rounds now sell for in the UK they appear to have been a good choice.

The first thing to do is to roughly grade them. Anything better than fine or considered scarce will have a (small) numismatic premium - i.e 1923 - and shouldn't be cleaned. Anything less than fine and common, cleaning them will not really affect their value.
A lot of these type of coins are used as birthday or curiosity gifts so cleaning them happens frequently. Using an ultrasonic will not put scratches on the coin so i would say go for it. There's something very pleasing and appealing in jingling silver coins especially if they are shiny 😁

The first thing to do is to roughly grade them. Anything better than fine or considered scarce will have a (small) numismatic premium - i.e 1923 - and shouldn't be cleaned. Anything less than fine and common, cleaning them will not really affect their value.
A lot of these type of coins are used as birthday or curiosity gifts so cleaning them happens frequently. Using an ultrasonic will not put scratches on the coin so i would say go for it. There's something very pleasing and appealing in jingling silver coins especially if they are shiny 😁

The first thing to do is to roughly grade them. Anything better than fine or considered scarce will have a (small) numismatic premium - i.e 1923 - and shouldn't be cleaned. Anything less than fine and common, cleaning them will not really affect their value.
A lot of these type of coins are used as birthday or curiosity gifts so cleaning them happens frequently. Using an ultrasonic will not put scratches on the coin so i would say go for it. There's something very pleasing and appealing in jingling silver coins especially if they are shiny 😁

The first thing to do is to roughly grade them. Anything better than fine or considered scarce will have a (small) numismatic premium - i.e 1923 - and shouldn't be cleaned. Anything less than fine and common, cleaning them will not really affect their value.
A lot of these type of coins are used as birthday or curiosity gifts so cleaning them happens frequently. Using an ultrasonic will not put scratches on the coin so i would say go for it. There's something very pleasing and appealing in jingling silver coins especially if they are shiny 😁

The first thing to do is to roughly grade them. Anything better than fine or considered scarce will have a (small) numismatic premium - i.e 1923 - and shouldn't be cleaned. Anything less than fine and common, cleaning them will not really affect their value.
A lot of these type of coins are used as birthday or curiosity gifts so cleaning them happens frequently. Using an ultrasonic will not put scratches on the coin so i would say go for it. There's something very pleasing and appealing in jingling silver coins especially if they are shiny 😁

The first thing to do is to roughly grade them. Anything better than fine or considered scarce will have a (small) numismatic premium - i.e 1923 - and shouldn't be cleaned. Anything less than fine and common, cleaning them will not really affect their value.
A lot of these type of coins are used as birthday or curiosity gifts so cleaning them happens frequently. Using an ultrasonic will not put scratches on the coin so i would say go for it. There's something very pleasing and appealing in jingling silver coins especially if they are shiny 😁

Any 'facts' relating to the investment potential of silver (and to a lesser extent gold) should always consider the actual saleable value of the items.
Basing the value of silver coins on spot price is meaningless and disingenuous - no-one with a modicum of intelligence sells silver coins at spot price, there is always a premium. The potential for increasing the value of silver coins is, largely, based on desirability of the coins being sold. That is what silver stackers are gambling on. The guaranteed spot price is just a safety net.
Gold coins, in the main, do not have the same potential and generally are tied to the spot price.
So the answer to buying silver coins would appear to be to choose those with more (potential) desirability / limited mintages over generic bullion that is produced to demand.. 

Any 'facts' relating to the investment potential of silver (and to a lesser extent gold) should always consider the actual saleable value of the items.
Basing the value of silver coins on spot price is meaningless and disingenuous - no-one with a modicum of intelligence sells silver coins at spot price, there is always a premium. The potential for increasing the value of silver coins is, largely, based on desirability of the coins being sold. That is what silver stackers are gambling on. The guaranteed spot price is just a safety net.
Gold coins, in the main, do not have the same potential and generally are tied to the spot price.
So the answer to buying silver coins would appear to be to choose those with more (potential) desirability / limited mintages over generic bullion that is produced to demand.. 

I like the new £1 .... And i predict the age old refrain of 'heads or tails' will be replaced by 'two bees or not two bees'.
You saw it here first !

Any 'facts' relating to the investment potential of silver (and to a lesser extent gold) should always consider the actual saleable value of the items.
Basing the value of silver coins on spot price is meaningless and disingenuous - no-one with a modicum of intelligence sells silver coins at spot price, there is always a premium. The potential for increasing the value of silver coins is, largely, based on desirability of the coins being sold. That is what silver stackers are gambling on. The guaranteed spot price is just a safety net.
Gold coins, in the main, do not have the same potential and generally are tied to the spot price.
So the answer to buying silver coins would appear to be to choose those with more (potential) desirability / limited mintages over generic bullion that is produced to demand.. 

Any 'facts' relating to the investment potential of silver (and to a lesser extent gold) should always consider the actual saleable value of the items.
Basing the value of silver coins on spot price is meaningless and disingenuous - no-one with a modicum of intelligence sells silver coins at spot price, there is always a premium. The potential for increasing the value of silver coins is, largely, based on desirability of the coins being sold. That is what silver stackers are gambling on. The guaranteed spot price is just a safety net.
Gold coins, in the main, do not have the same potential and generally are tied to the spot price.
So the answer to buying silver coins would appear to be to choose those with more (potential) desirability / limited mintages over generic bullion that is produced to demand.. 

Any 'facts' relating to the investment potential of silver (and to a lesser extent gold) should always consider the actual saleable value of the items.
Basing the value of silver coins on spot price is meaningless and disingenuous - no-one with a modicum of intelligence sells silver coins at spot price, there is always a premium. The potential for increasing the value of silver coins is, largely, based on desirability of the coins being sold. That is what silver stackers are gambling on. The guaranteed spot price is just a safety net.
Gold coins, in the main, do not have the same potential and generally are tied to the spot price.
So the answer to buying silver coins would appear to be to choose those with more (potential) desirability / limited mintages over generic bullion that is produced to demand.. 

There is always 'no demand' for proof coins when you take them to a dealer... Doesn't stop them charging a 20-100%  premium when they sell them though.
In general gold is considered a commodity and has a market price - most dealers will offer a few percent below spot regardless of the particular strike of the coin. Selling privately, either to a collector or speculator, is the best way of achieving a minimal loss (and, once in a while, a profit)..   

There is always 'no demand' for proof coins when you take them to a dealer... Doesn't stop them charging a 20-100%  premium when they sell them though.
In general gold is considered a commodity and has a market price - most dealers will offer a few percent below spot regardless of the particular strike of the coin. Selling privately, either to a collector or speculator, is the best way of achieving a minimal loss (and, once in a while, a profit)..   

There is always 'no demand' for proof coins when you take them to a dealer... Doesn't stop them charging a 20-100%  premium when they sell them though.
In general gold is considered a commodity and has a market price - most dealers will offer a few percent below spot regardless of the particular strike of the coin. Selling privately, either to a collector or speculator, is the best way of achieving a minimal loss (and, once in a while, a profit)..   

There is always 'no demand' for proof coins when you take them to a dealer... Doesn't stop them charging a 20-100%  premium when they sell them though.
In general gold is considered a commodity and has a market price - most dealers will offer a few percent below spot regardless of the particular strike of the coin. Selling privately, either to a collector or speculator, is the best way of achieving a minimal loss (and, once in a while, a profit)..   

I like the new £1 .... And i predict the age old refrain of 'heads or tails' will be replaced by 'two bees or not two bees'.
You saw it here first !

I like the new £1 .... And i predict the age old refrain of 'heads or tails' will be replaced by 'two bees or not two bees'.
You saw it here first !

I like the new £1 .... And i predict the age old refrain of 'heads or tails' will be replaced by 'two bees or not two bees'.
You saw it here first !

I like the new £1 .... And i predict the age old refrain of 'heads or tails' will be replaced by 'two bees or not two bees'.
You saw it here first !

I like the new £1 .... And i predict the age old refrain of 'heads or tails' will be replaced by 'two bees or not two bees'.
You saw it here first !

I like the new £1 .... And i predict the age old refrain of 'heads or tails' will be replaced by 'two bees or not two bees'.
You saw it here first !

I like the new £1 .... And i predict the age old refrain of 'heads or tails' will be replaced by 'two bees or not two bees'.
You saw it here first !

I like the new £1 .... And i predict the age old refrain of 'heads or tails' will be replaced by 'two bees or not two bees'.
You saw it here first !