Giving silver bullion as a gift is a thoughtful way to mark special occasions and create lasting memories. Not only is .999 fine silver aesthetically beautiful, it is also a tangible asset that carries potential investment value, making it a meaningful gift for any celebration or occasion. Whether with family or friends, or even business associates, any special occasion is perfect for starting the tradition of giving silver as a gift. Let us visit the Five W's and use them as a guide to discover how to make a tradition of gifting silver bullion.
WHOM SHOULD I CHOOSE?
If you are going to give a gift, you must have a receiver in mind. The obvious recipients might be immediate family such as spouses, children, grandchildren or even great grandchildren if you are so blessed. Extended family such as nieces and nephews, or even Godchildren would also appreciate receiving a time-honored gift of silver. The birth of any child certainly creates a great reason as well and can begin with the commemoration of the day of their birth extending through the years on each birthday. Close friends would enjoy an annual holiday gift of silver as a keepsake reminder of the cherished friendship. If you are a business owner, employees or associates might recognize the value of receiving an annual gift of silver. This could be given as an annual holiday gift, a year of service recognition, or a simple “thank you”. Last, but certainly not least, build your own personal silver bullion “time capsule” collection to be handed down to future generations as a legacy tradition. Stack your own silver pieces monthly, quarterly or annually and in no time, you will have amassed an amazing collection all from beginning a consistent tradition of adding silver bullion to your stacks.
WHEN? (Decide the occasion for gift-giving.)
There are so many gift-giving reasons and occasions; it is easy to find a consistent event or milestone to begin your gifting tradition. Birthdays are certainly the easiest occasion to consistently give a silver gift each year. Holidays are always perfect for gift-giving. Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween and especially Christmas are great times to create this tradition. Other milestones that deserve to be commemorated are Graduation, Weddings, Anniversaries or the birth of a child. Why not make silver your go-to gift? Even businesses or corporations large and small can participate in the silver gifting tradition with employee anniversaries, sales awards, service rewards, or retirement gifts.
WHAT TYPE OF SILVER BULLION SHOULD I GIVE?
Silver bullion typically comes in the form of minted coins, medallions, and bars.
Bullion coins from world mints are always appreciated by the receiver, as they are backed by the government of each nation of origin. Some examples of a sovereign silver bullion coin are the United States Silver American Eagle, Canada’s Silver Maple Leaf, or the Silver Britannia from Great Britain to name a few. Each bullion coin carries an actual face value although the true value lies in the precious metal content or intrinsic value.
At SilverTowne, we have created an exclusive line of special occasion gift holders specifically designed to hold Silver American Eagle bullion coins. Because these silver bullion coins from the US Mint are produced annually and carry a date, they make fantastic commemorative keepsakes. The coins, paired with our gift holders, are a great alternative silver gift to give traditionally. Designs include all special occasions and most holidays, plus other commemorative events such as graduation, welcome baby, and tooth fairy. The back of the holder design has a blank spot for to/from or a personal, handwritten message.
Minted silver bars and medallions from private mints (such as the SilverTowne Mint) also are valued for their precious metal content and have the future potential for their worth to increase. These privately minted bars and rounds are always appreciated by the receiver and can come in a variety of weights and designs for every personal taste. In addition to classic “core” designs that were created to be minted in bulk and “stacked”, there is an abundance of design options specifically minted for gift giving and commemorating special occasions. Those design categories include, but are not limited to:
- Religious-themed bars and rounds for special events such as confirmation or first communion
- Birthday-themed bars and rounds suitable for all ages
- Patriotic and military service bars and rounds
- Occupations such as police, fire, EMS
- Graduation bars and rounds for graduates from preschool through college
- Wedding and anniversary silver gifts
- Retirement and other employment milestones
- Gifts for babies/kids such as Welcome Baby, Baby’s First Birthday and Tooth Fairy
- Sports-themed medallions perfect for any athlete
- Christmas gifts from religious to Santa to holiday nostalgia, there’s something for everyone on your list
- Valentine’s Day, Easter and Halloween “treats”
Silver bullion special occasion gifts at SilverTowne are available as a single piece, or in Two-Piece Gift Sets. Because there are many forms of silver from which to choose, at SilverTowne we make gifting easy!
Add a personalized touch to your silver gift
Add meaning to your special silver gift by creating a personal touch. Most SilverTowne Minted special occasion gifts can be personalized on the reverse with custom engraving. Adding an individualized custom message to the gift is a meaningful, purposeful touch and turns your gift into a keepsake for the receiver. When given traditionally, these heirloom silver gifts carry sentimental, heartfelt value and allow reflection upon the past, recalling cherished memories.
For businesses and companies, personalization can come in the form of branding along with a personal message. Your corporate logo or mark engraved on silver bullion can invoke a sense of pride in an employee or business associate. Engraved custom messages may include years of service dates, sales awards, or a simple, “Thank you for your service.” Fine silver bullion gifts are the gift they will keep and actually appreciate the precious metal value more than a plaque or trophy.
Gift packaging is always included
For an added personal touch, we have taken silver gifting to the next level at SilverTowne with custom packaging! Each special occasion silver gift, whether single or two-piece will arrive in our own gift packaging by default, made right here in the USA. The silver itself is encapsulated inside of an air-tight plastic capsule for protection. Then, the silver in the cap is cradled inside of our gift boxes. For a single piece, the gift box has a foam insert to keep the silver snug inside. For our two-piece sets, the encapsulated silver is placed securely in a velvet mat for display. The mat and silver sit on top of a foam bed inside of the gift box. Then, each box is “wrapped” with a colorfully designed box sleeve. With our own exclusive special occasion designs, each box sleeve contains an open area on the back for a special message from the giver, or for simplicity, just add to/from.
Why Silver? Educate Your Gift Recipients on Silver Bullion
If your gift recipients are new to precious metals, explain the value of owning physical silver. Silver bullion carries an intrinsic value that can act as a hedge against inflation (the decrease in the purchasing power of money). Because of its physical and tangible nature, silver bullion can be considered portable wealth. Because it has the future potential to increase in value, encourage the gift recipient to keep their silver bullion in a safe place. Guide and encourage the receiver to begin adding to their own stacks themselves, safeguarding their stash for future use or for future generations.
To help with this task, tucked inside each gift box is the SilverTowne exclusive “Why Silver” brochure. This brief but informational piece is aimed at educating the gift recipient as to why receiving silver bullion as a gift is worthwhile. The brochure explains the precious metal itself, explains the difference between coins and bullion, and outlines the four reasons that people purchase silver: investment, survival, collecting and gifting.
Where should I purchase silver bullion gifts? SilverTowne: a reputable source
For over 75 years, SilverTowne remains your trusted source for coins, numismatics, silver bullion and more! Founded in historic Winchester, Indiana in 1949 by Leon Hendrickson, SilverTowne is one of the country’s most well-respected dealers of coins and precious metals. Leon believed a person could be trusted by a handshake. He and wife Ruhama prided themselves on building a company from a firm foundation of honesty and integrity. Under their leadership, SilverTowne grew into a multi-million-dollar business and is now third-generation family-owned and operated. Through several sales outlets, SilverTowne continues to provide a wide selection of bullion and coins to collectors and investors nationwide.
In 1984, to complement his numismatic ventures, Leon founded the SilverTowne Mint. Leon recognized the advantage of having a minting facility that would manufacture and custom mint silver bars and rounds and operated the minting facility with the same hard work and perseverance that made SilverTowne successful. Today, although under new leadership, the SilverTowne Mint continues to operate with the same weight and purity guarantee on all silver bullion as started by Leon. Each and every silver bar, medallion or other minted product is stamped with the weight, purity and SilverTowne Mint mintmark.
Consistently give gifts of silver and create a tradition
Traditions grow through repetition. Because of your example and with a little luck, your recipient will extend the silver gifting tradition themselves in years to come, giving gifts of silver bullion to their own family and friends. After all, traditions become part of our heritage and are made to be handed down and taught to younger generations.
