Anybody collect "consumer brand" silver bars/rounds?

[rastatodd]

If I knew about the silver bar back in 1980 I would have purchased the car. Course I was only 17 at the time. I was into US muscle cars, mine was a 1979 Camaro Z-28.

 

[spannermonkey]

I have only two, but they are difficult to get.
I love kraut cars. :

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OOHH the VEEWEE bar
I might be able to get you a Mercedes Benz round to try & convince you for a swap

I'd love the Merc round! But the VW's a keeper .

grumble mumble
I'll go get the merc round in the next few days for you

 

[rastatodd]

I don't think I have personally seen these 1 oz art bar with Australian brand/theme/design. I think this is an American thing that Australia never catch up on.

What, no Vegemite Ag??


From what I've seen, US-based companies used to do it more in the 1960s, 70s & 80s.

The most recent that I'm aware of is Camel (cigarettes), from back in the 90s, featuring Joe Camel. 1-oz 999 proof.

Originally came inside a clam-shell with COA -- which I'm sure many probably reek of stale cig smoke, heh..


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I purchased this round at a local auction back in April of 2012 when spot was $31.00 I got it at the drop of the gavel for $26.15. One ounce of silver for 15% less than melt. I'll take that. Came with a COA and was housed in a felt flip with the word "CAMEL" embossed on it. Still have it and I have road the roller coaster to 16 and some change. That is how my luck is.

 

[Gatito Bandito]

I purchased this round at a local auction back in April of 2012 when spot was $31.00 I got it at the drop of the gavel for $26.15. One ounce of silver for 15% less than melt. I'll take that. Came with a COA and was housed in a felt flip with the word "CAMEL" embossed on it. Still have it and I have road the roller coaster to 16 and some change. That is how my luck is.

Yeah, it's a felt flip. Was going by memory & thought it was a clam-shell, for some reason.

Still, cig smoke smell has a way of getting embedded into all kinds of plastics & paper. Though perhaps keeping the flip & COA stored in an enclosed container with some (separated) baking soda for a while might do the trick.


$26 USD isn't a bad price even today. Sold listings on eBay the past few months are ranging anywhere from $20 to $50, I suppose depending on the condition & the buyer.


I've considered picking up all 3 varieties for a while now. Maybe someday, if the condition & price are right.

Never looked into it, but curious of the mintages.