Official Silver Collecting and Investing is an informative site for silver collectors and investors alike. This venue allows fans of silver bullion to view and post images of bars, rounds, and coins.

Silver collecting can be lucrative, but recent price volatility and the difference between bullion and collectible coin values make it more complex. While the price of silver has recently been high and still expected to continue to rise, the premium on collectible coins has not kept pace with the spot price, making them less of a short-term gainer compared to pure silver bullion.

The fat and the skinny is that silver investing can be a suitable starting point for novice investors due to its affordability and role as a portfolio diversifier. However, beginner silver collectors should be aware that silver is far more volatile than gold and does not generate income like traditional paper stocks or bonds.

Keep in mind, owning actual physical silver rounds or bars does provide a sense of security for the novice investor through direct ownership, and it's free from third-party risk. Explore the world of silver collections and investments at Official Silver.