Elemetal Mint Prospector 1 oz Silver Round ANTIQUED
 
First quality antiqued, like natural, coin come in capsule
 
Prospector Silver Round 
These Prospector silver rounds are produced by Provident Mint in Dallas. The Provident Mint is a private mint, and one of the only private mints that is certified to produce gold and silver bars and rounds that are IRA eligible. They are known for their many designs, one of the best known being the Prospector. This mint only uses bullion from a London Bullion Market Association approved vendor within the United States. Designs from this private mint tend to be highly detailed and of obvious quality. 
 
1 oz. .999 Fine Silver 
Each of these rounds from the Provident Mint contains 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver. That is the same level of purity that can be found in the majority of government issued silver bullion coins, including the American Silver Eagle. Since this mint uses bullion purchased from a LBMA approved vendor and the facility is ISO9001 certified, the purity and weight of these rounds is sure to meet or exceed the standards given. 
 
Silver Rounds 
When a blank is struck by a government mint, it becomes a coin. When a blank is struck by a private mint, it becomes a round. 
 
A large price difference between government issued silver coins and privately minted silver rounds is in the amount of premium that is added to the cost. Typically, purchasing silver rounds as opposed to government issued silver coins will allow you to purchase more silver for the same amount of money. That is the main reason that some bullion buyers prefer rounds. 
However, when purchasing silver rounds it would be prudent to select one that is easily recognized. This makes the round easier to sell or trade when the time comes. As mentioned, the Prospector design from Provident Mint is one of the most well-known designs. 
 
Prospector Design 
The front of this fine silver Prospector round displays a prospector standing before his mule with a pickaxe and gold pan. The rugged pair are standing at the bottom of a Western looking canyon. This design is finely detailed. The texture of the rocks and soil can be seen clearly, as well as every fold and wrinkle in the prospector’s clothes and boots. Even the muscles of the mule’s shoulder can be seen with a closer look. This side of the round reads “PROSPECTOR.” 
 
The reverse of the 1 oz. Prospector round displays a few of the weathered adventurer’s tools. Placed on a wooden table or floor is a map, with a compass and sextant on top of it. The grain of the wooden surface in the background can be seen with lucid clarity. This side is inscribed with the words “ONE TROY OUNCE,” and “.999 FINE SILVER.” 
 
Today is the day to add some of these .999 fine silver Prospector rounds to your coin or bullion collection. Whether you buy 1 or 100, this is one silver round that you won’t mind looking at until it’s time to sell, trade, or pass down to the next generation.