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{{/presale}}In the 1980s, a notable event unfolded in the American silver market. The Hunt brothers, namely Nelson Bunker Hunt and William Herbert Hunt, together with other family members, attempted to acquire and hoard substantial quantities of silver to influence its price. This endeavor led to a surge in the price of silver during the early 1980s, reaching nearly $50 per ounce. In response, the United States government released silver from its strategic stockpile into the market to stabilize prices. Now, you have the opportunity to purchase 10 oz U.S. Assay Office Silver Bars online through BGASC.
Highlights:
Each 10 oz U.S. Assay Office Silver Bar is delivered to you with protective plastic packaging inside a shipping box. These bars were initially stored at the U.S. Assay Office in San Francisco, utilizing silver from the United States’ strategic stockpile.
Obverse
On the obverse side of U.S. Assay Office Silver Bars, you’ll find a majestic American bald eagle in flight, with an American flag on a pole in the background. The eagle is surrounded by stars, and the field includes the distinctive hallmarks of the bar.
Reverse
The reverse of the 10 oz U.S. Assay Office Silver Bar features additional identifying hallmarks, including the name of the U.S. Assay Office and the production date of the bar.
History
In the 1960s, the Defense Logistics Agency held more than 165 million ounces of silver in the nation’s strategic silver stockpile. Concerns arose in response to the Hunt brothers’ efforts to manipulate the silver market, prompting regulatory agencies and the U.S. government to take action to safeguard financial markets and the broader economy.
Ordering
If you have any inquiries about purchasing silver bars, please do not hesitate to reach out. BGASC’s customer service team is available to assist you at 888-992-4272, and you can also contact us through web chat or email.
When the subtotal of your purchase, including applicable discounts, is $199 or more, you receive free shipping for your entire order. In order to receive free shipping on purchases of $199 or more, you must live within the 50 US states. For orders less than $199, a $9.95 shipping fee applies. All products are discreetly packaged and shipped with full insurance included.
Most BGASC orders are shipped within one (1) business day of your payment clearing. Payments made via PayPal clear instantly. Bitcoin payments clear instantly once the transaction is confirmed. Credit Card and bank wire payments process within 1 business day. ACH and paper check payments take 3-5 business days. Once payments are processed, products are released to fulfillment for packaging and shipping.
All orders of $199 or more that are eligible for free shipping are, by default, shipped via a carrier of our choice (USPS or UPS). Depending on the contents and size of your purchase, you may be able to upgrade to a specific carrier during checkout.
For those orders of $999.99 or less, there is no need to sign for your package. However, you may select the option to require a signature at delivery if you want. This can be chosen and paid for at checkout. All orders of $1000 or more require a signature to complete delivery.
BGASC is only able to ship to addresses in any of the 50 US states. This includes P.O. boxes and APO addresses.