Some people collect comic books and fence wire. There are, of course, some dealers who sell nothing but contemporary "limited edition" plates and collectables. Some art and antique collectors still turn up their noses at mass manufactured so-called "art objects." The major auction houses and antique dealers still do not sell the current crop. And many critics questioned their artistic value. The commercial mint objects were usually mass-produced items.
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The criticism was that people were buying the series for investments, after reading about the large increases in values of antiques, rare coins and one-of-a-kind art works. Critics sneered at "instant collectibles." And the "limited editions" always were written with quotation marks, with the thought that the editions were often limited by how many could be sold. Thus the ingotset that sold for $515 in 1970 for 104 ounces of silver now could bring somewhere in the neighborhood of $3,000.Ībout a year or so ago, in some circles it was popular to poke fun at people who signed up for the Silver plates and coin series of Franklin Mint and the other commercialmints. She and other like her who held on to their silver so-called "limited editions" may have the last laugh on those who though them unsophisticated in investing.įranklin Mint silver ingots, which sold for roughly $5 an ounce in 1970, are now worth somewhere between $35 and $40, depending on the current silver fluctations.
Reburn is one of the people who didn't melt down her Franklin Mint silver plates and medallions back in 1978 and some newspapers and CBS critized the "instant collectibles" craze. She has five children, 10 grandchildren and a large collection of Franklin Mint silver and other objects. See below for a picture of the type of Franklin Mint coin set that we have available for sale.URSULA REBURN is a nice widow lady who used to teach the third grade. We don’t expect such a beautiful display of sterling silver coins to last long – especially at our prices, so if you’ve been in the market to buy a Franklin Mint silver coin or round set, this may be one of your best opportunities before the price of silver becomes out of reach. Individuals are concerned about a faltering economy, future anticipated inflation, and a potential financial crisis, which are all factors that are positive for the precious metals market. The gold and silver market has recently caught people’s attention, which has shown a strong surge due to the Fed’s announcement of QE3. The coins are 92.5% pure silver, which is a higher purity than junk silver coins, which are 90% pure. All 50 coins are in brilliant uncirculated condition with no signs of tarnishing, which is a tribute to how well this collection has been preserved.Īs we’ve previously discussed, buying sterling silver rounds and coins is one of the least expensive ways to accumulate silver bullion. The coins are under a layer of plastic and have never been touched. Atlanta Gold & Coin Buyers is pleased to announce that we’ve recently acquired a 50 state Franklin Mint Silver Coin Set in a handsome wood display case with a certificate of authenticity consisting of 52 troy ounces of sterling silver.
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