How much silver does a silver investment coin contain?

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All silver bullion coins sold by accredited mints consist of at least 999 out of 1000 parts fine silver, or 99.9% pure silver. This means that in one kilogram of coin, only about one gram of other metals or impurities may be present.

Silver coins with a higher silver content

Some coins have an even higher silver content, such as the Silver Canadian Maple Leaf and the Silver Australian Kangaroo. These contain 99.99% silver, making them among the purest silver coins in the world. A silver bullion coin made entirely of silver is not possible, as silver always contains trace amounts of other elements that cannot be completely removed during the production process.

At Holland Gold, we only sell silver coins produced by accredited mints that contain at least 999, or 99.9%, pure silver. All coins are globally tradable.

Coins with a lower silver content

An example of silver with a lower content is old Dutch coinage, such as silver guilders and rijksdaalders. These coins were once used as legal tender and, for practical reasons, had a silver content of 72%. This made them stronger and more suitable for everyday use.

At Holland Gold, you can purchase these coins per kilogram. The price is calculated based on the actual silver weight, which amounts to 720 grams of pure silver per kilogram. On our website, each product displays the exact silver content, so you always know precisely how much silver your purchase contains.

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