2 Ounce Walking Liberty - .999 Pure Silver Round

One of Our Most Popular Designs Now Available In A Larger (And Lower Cost) 2 Ounce Size!

The Walking Liberty design has been one of the greatest hits since Adolph Weinman created it for the US Mint half dollar nearly a century ago. The original coins may have disappeared from circulation, but the beautiful image of the walking lady Liberty is still being struck on bullion rounds. Money Metals is now proud to offer these pure silver rounds in a hefty 2 troy ounce size.

These 2-ounce rounds are a great way to save money, offering a lower premium per ounce. And they will diversify your silver holding -- adding both a larger denomination and interest to a stack which may only include traditional 1 oz coins, rounds and bars.

Silver bullion rounds are not the same as legal tender silver coins and they are not intended to be collectible. That is good news for silver investors. Buyers get the advantage of lower costs. Collectible coins are generally a bad idea for investors who simply want the time-tested protection and investment returns associated with gold and silver. They are illiquid, and almost always bought and sold at ripoff prices.  Most folks are no match for fast talking, high pressure rare coin dealers who ask too much when they are selling and pay too little when they are buying.

Unless you are an expert in rare coins, you will likely be taken for a ride. Virtually everyone is better of sticking with an investment in bullion items only, where pricing is transparent and it is easy to buy or sell in any quantity, at any moment.

The premium for a silver round is comprised of the dealer's profit margin and the cost of procuring the round -- manufacturing costs, wholesale premiums for melt silver, shipping, etc. When it comes to manufacturing, the machinery time and labor involved in producing a larger 2 ounce round is close to the same as that required for making the smaller 1 ounce size. Lower minting costs per ounce means cheaper silver for our customers.

Silver is both an investment and an insurance policy that protects against inflation and tumultuous times. One of the keys to maximizing investment returns is minimizing transactions costs. That is why adding lower cost, pure silver rounds in a larger 2 ounce size makes sense.

The fact that these rounds are striking -- a real conversation starter -- due to their heft is a nice bonus. And if you must one day turn to your stack of silver for use in barter or trade, having a range of sizes could turn out to be very handy indeed.

The obverse of each round features a replica of Adolph Weinman's iconic design of lady Liberty striding. The reverse carries a perched eagle with its wings partially spread, getting ready for flight.