Silver coins are popular choices for precious metals IRA investments, though not all qualify. Only bullion, bars and rounds produced from an official national government mint that meet minimum fineness standards may be included in an IRA account.
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American Silver Eagle
The American Silver Eagle is an increasingly popular silver bullion coin and IRA eligible. With its high fineness and competitive price point, this investment option makes for a wise option when planning for retirement.
Silver must meet minimum fineness requirements to qualify for an IRA and must come from a recognized government mint, while being refined or assayed by a refiner, assayer, manufacturer accredited by COMEX, LME, LBMA TOCOM NYMEX/CBOT or ISO-9000. Non-proof coins and collectibles may qualify; proof coins are ineligible as are bars.
America the Beautiful Collection
Silver coins in America the Beautiful Collection provide a personalized way of investing in precious metals, with coins from each state, the District of Columbia and five US territories included in this collection.
Silver products that qualify for an IRA investment include bars and rounds fabricated by refiners approved by LBMA, NYSE/Liffe or COMEX as refiners or manufacturers; these must come packaged in their original mint packaging with a certificate of authenticity from these institutions. Collector coins and rare collectible coins do not qualify.
JM Bullion is proud to provide many IRA-eligible silver bullion items in our online catalog – take a look now!
Austrian Silver Philharmonic
Silver Philharmonic coins are eligible to be held within an Individual Retirement Account, making them an excellent way for investors to diversify their portfolio with precious metals. Produced annually, these coins provide investors with a reliable supply.
The coin features the Great Organ from Musikverein concert hall on its obverse (or front side), while its reverse (or tails side) showcases Vienna’s national Philharmonic Orchestra as its reverse (tails side). These designs add significant numismatic value and appeal to collectors and investors.
Each coin contains one troy ounce of 0.999 pure silver and can be purchased individually, in mint cases or Monster boxes of 500 coins with 20 tubes that contain 20 coins each.
British Silver Britannia
The British Silver Britannia coin series is internationally recognized, boasting one troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver contained within each bullion coin and featuring its own distinct design. Boasting legal tender status with government guarantees of purity and weight as well as widespread market acceptance, making this an attractive option for IRA retirement investments.
Silver bullion coins offer low premiums and are exempt from Capital Gains Tax when sold. On their obverse (heads) side is Philip Nathan’s timeless depiction of Britannia with her trident and shield; on their reverse (tails) sides is an guilloche pattern which changes when tilted.
Canadian Silver Maple Leaf
The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is an IRA-approved silver bullion coin of 99.99% purity. As one of the highest-grade coins ever created, it provides an ideal way to diversify retirement portfolios with precious metals.
Regal Assets provides an easy and straightforward method to acquire Canadian Silver Maple Leaves by offering silver IRA rollover services from traditional IRAs, 401(k), SEP accounts, 403(b) accounts or TSPs – this process typically takes just two days!
Chinese Silver Panda
The Chinese Silver Panda coin is an IRA eligible bullion coin which honors one of China’s beloved national symbols – an iconic giant panda in its natural environment portrayed on its obverse side.
On the reverse of each coin is a rotating panda design that attracts collectors and investors alike. This dynamic feature makes this coin series extremely collectible.
These coins meet all purity requirements set by the IRS for precious metals in IRAs; however, due to being collectible coins they were once rejected from certain self-directed retirement accounts like Roth and SEP IRAs.
Mexican Silver Libertad
The Mexican Silver Libertad is an eligible asset to diversify IRA portfolios with. Struck at one of the oldest mints in North America – Casa de Moneda de Mexico – this bullion coin offers protection from either increasing or decreasing bond prices and stock values.
The 1 oz coin features two distinct designs on its obverse and reverse: an updated rendition of Mexico’s coat of arms on one side and Winged Victory angel perched atop Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes on the other.
