Who makes Prospector silver rounds?
The 1 oz Engelhard Prospector silver rounds are the most recognized silver rounds produced by Engelhard.
What is Prospector silver?
Each Prospector Round is composed of 1 troy ounce of . 999 fine silver. The front of the round depicts an 1800s gold prospector with his pickaxe, gold pan, and his mule. The word PROSPECTOR is inscribed above.
What is a Prospector coin?
Medal US American Prospector Round (Silver, Gold) These come in gold as well as silver. They are part of a large body of silver medallions known as Art Rounds. For silver, at this writing, that is $30 per troy ounce. For gold it is $1645 per troy ounce.
What did silver close at today?
MONEX Live Silver Spot Prices
| Silver Spot Prices | Today | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Prices Per Ounce | $22.60 | +0.10 |
| Silver Prices Per Gram | $0.73 | +0.00 |
| Silver Prices Per Kilo | $726.59 | +3.22 |
When did Engelhard silver go out of business?
May 30, 2006
Engelhard
| Industry | Metals |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1902 in Newark |
| Founder | Charles W. Engelhard |
| Defunct | May 30, 2006 (purchased) |
| Fate | Acquired for $5 billion by BASF |
When did Engelhard stop making silver bars?
Produced between 1982 and 1987, they continue to remain a popular choice for investors and collectors, decades after production stopped. Each 100 oz bar is composed of . 999 fine silver. Because they are no longer produced, bars may show signs of wear and tear.
What is a Engelhard silver bar worth?
The melt value of one 1 oz Engelhard Silver Bar bar is $23.02 based on the current silver spot price.
When did the Engelhard prospector 1oz come out?
The 1oz Engelhard Prospectors are the most well recognized of the Engelhard rounds, and were produced from 1982 through 1988. The Engelhard ‘Large E’ logo appeared on the reverse from 1982 through 1984, and the standard ‘Eagle’ logo appeared on the reverse from 1984 through 1987 [so there were 2 different designs in 1984].
What are engengelhard American prospector rounds made of?
Engelhard’s 1985 American Prospector fractional series rounds were originally issued in hard plastic tubes with the ‘American Flag Logo’ and cap stickers designating weight class and quantity. The 1oz American Prospector rounds were issued in ‘lollipop’ plastic wrapper in series of 10 pieces or in opaque plastic mint tubes, pictured below.
What to look for when buying a 1984 American prospector?
Be especially careful of the 1oz 1984 American Prospector with the Engelhard ‘Large E’ logo on the reverse as they seems to be the most prevalent. Also, be careful of any that appear to be proof [there were very few genuine Engelhard proofs produced], especially if more than 1 appear in the same offering.
What to look for when buying Engelhard proofs?
Also, be careful of any that appear to be proof [there were very few genuine Engelhard proofs produced], especially if more than 1 appear in the same offering. Another warning sign is proof-like Prospectors that are sold in hard plastic air-tites, as most or all of the Chinese counterfeits were issued with them.