COINS are made by a government and are typically the most sought after since government mints are highly trusted and recognized. They normally come in 1 ounce sizes and command a higher premium than other forms of metal when buying and selling.

ROUNDS look like coins but are privately minted. They typically come in 1 oz size and have a lower premium than coins.

CONSTITUTIONAL SILVER or 90% silver “junk” coinage includes American half dollars, quarters, and dimes prior to 1965. These coins are made by the US Mint.

SEMI-NUMISMATIC GOLD COINS are pre-1933 American gold coins that are valued primarily for their metal content but also have collector value.