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Looking to pick up some silver flatware in the next few months or years? Silver flatware if you can afford it is a great long term investment for your family. It may not make sense financially 100% but in terms of family heirlooms a set of silver flatware (forks, spoons, knives etc) ranks right up their with the living room clock, or moms ring. On the whole, you either buy silver flatware for the silver content or you buy it to own a truly beautiful set of dinnerware. If you’re buying in terms of silver investment, you have certain margins you’ll be looking to hit while those looking for an investment in dinnerware will be looking at more than the value of the silver. Here are some tips to keep in mind when evaluating silver flatware: 1 – Silver Content If the pieces or the set you’re looking at isn’t marked “Sterling” ... Read More »

Silver war nickels issued from 1942 to 1945 are a bit of an oddity in the coin community. I say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Often war nickels are grimey looking, almost like they have been found in an automotive garage. Regardless of the way they look there is a market out there for them.  The silver melt value of war nickels is only $ as they are only 35% silver, making them very affordable. Although most Jefferson nickels, first minted in 1938, are nickel, those minted from 1942 through 1945 actually are a copper/silver/manganese composite. This was due to the fact that nickel is a key component of armor plating which was in high demand during the peak of World War II. Not only were “war nickels” important because of their silver content, but they were important as a symbol of the sacrifices necessary during war-time. During World War ... Read More »