Silver is one of the most popular investments for precious metal enthusiasts due to its affordable price compared to gold. With today's uncertain economic outlook, many investors decide that purchasing silver is a great way to diversify their portfolios and protect from inflation. Here, the silver appraisers at Hawaiian Islands Stamp & Coin, located in Honolulu, HI, explain the different forms of silver for sale.

The following are the four most commonly found forms of silver for sale:

• Silver Coins: Silver coins are the most expensive form of silver due to their scarcity and collector demand. Their silver content and individual worth can vary greatly from coin to coin. Many countries have their own national silver coins, which tend to be the most in-demand for silver enthusiasts.
• Silver Bars: Silver bars are the most commonly found form of silver. They come in different sizes and weights, and the larger-sized bars cost less per ounce to purchase.
• Silver Rounds: Silver rounds are silver coins that are not currently used as circulating currency. They are similar to bars in their pricing, but they are generally one ounce in size.
• Silver Memorabilia: Sterling silver memorabilia can include antique silverware, jewelry, shipwreck silver and silver bullets, or other items that can be sold as collectibles or just for scrap metal. The price per ounce of sterling silver has historically been solid, making it popular among buyers.

Let the expert dealers at Hawaiian Islands Stamp & Coin appraise your gold and silver items. Give them a call at (808) 531-6251 to speak to a member of their experienced staff about your coin values, or visit them online to learn more about their impressive list of industry certifications.