While their selection and variety of bars fails in comparison to Engelhard's, they still managed to maintain a cult following of silver collectors and also have something for everyone in all price ranges. Photography by: Len Amon on Instagram at Matthey has been in the precious metals game for over two centuries and has helped make London the silver and gold hub in Europe. Johnson Matthey Silver BarsĪbove: A beautiful 100 oz. Always be cautious when buying silver.Ībove: A video of a counterfeit and authentic 100 oz. It is worthy to note that due to Engelhard's high collectability, counterfeits have recently been found in the market. So much so that a website is dedicated to the research and preservation of everything Engelhard called .įinding Engelhard silver at estate sales and garage sales is rare, but happens in the United States, so keep an eye open for these highly collectible beautiful silver bars.
Don't forget about some of Engelhard's beautiful cooling lines from their poured bars, which collectors can not get enough of.Įngelhard's vast variety makes them not too difficult to find and determining if the ones you stumble across are highly collectible requires a bit of research making the process fun.
Lastly, Engelhard has silver bars that can be obtained without a high premium, allowing for all silver collectors to get in on the action. Some collectors chase after fancy serial numbers (multiple or consecutive digits of the same number), adding value to the bar.Ībove: A collection of rare Engelhard bars.
Third, the majority of their bars are serializable, giving collectors an idea of their rarity. This makes them an attractive purchase for 100oz. Due to their rarity even if the price of silver falls, Engelhard bars still holds their premium quite well. Second, their collectability has separated them from the price of silver.
First, Engelhard made a ton of varieties and limited runs for their bars ranging in size, font, and whether they were poured or cast. The reason for the collectability is a combination of factors. Above: A video of a silver stackers Engelhard collection.
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