Get to Know Popular Types of Bullion

Bullion coins, bullion bars, bullion ingots, and bullion mixed lots offer beauty and value for collectors and dealers. From newly created collector items to ancient coins lost in shipwrecks, bullion shoppers can find a wide selection of silver bullion, gold bullion, and platinum bullion online. Before making a purchase, it is important to know the different types of bullion and their specifications. The table below provides descriptions of silver, gold, and platinum bullion and the important elements associated with each.

Bullion Type	Description
Silver	Silver bullion, the most popular type of bullion on eBay, includes some of the world’s most valuable coins, but it is often overlooked by collectors. When searching listings, shoppers might find a silver ingot recovered from a famous treasure wreck, such as the Spanish Atocha, or a collection from an old Colorado mining town. Shoppers should also keep their eyes open for an officially sealed crate of silver Maple Leaf coins from the Royal Canadian Mint, a collection of Franklin Mint 100 Greatest Masterpieces, a bag of Walking Liberty half dollars, or a dealer roll of first-strike 1994 U.S. Eagles. Collectors will find silver bullion in the American Eagle, Bars, Rounds, Mixed Lots, and Other Coins categories on eBay.
Gold	Bullion collectors often favor gold bullion. Popular gold bullion options include gold Krugerrands from South Africa, gold Canadian Maple Leaf coins, United States American Eagle coins, and European gold crowns from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Shoppers might also want to look for British sovereigns, French Roosters, and Swiss Helvetias. They might even find a 10-ounce Suisse gold bar, a five-coin American Eagle proof set, or a China Gold Panda set. Collectors will find gold bullion in the American Eagle, Bars, Mixed Lots, and Other Coins categories on eBay.
Platinum	Platinum bullion comes in Eagle sets, Koala proofs, and French Statue of Liberty coins, among others. While searching eBay, collectors might find a crucible dish made of platinum bullion, an Engelhard platinum bar, rare platinum coins recovered from vaults below the World Trade Center, or Johnson Matthey Year of the Dragon coins.