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Some silver bars do come with a serial number stamped on them, many however, do not. The serial number is primarily there as a reference back to the manufacturer and is commonly seen as "evidence of purity", though this is not needed as the bars will most likely have a stamp of purity ( .999 Fine Silver ) and the weight (commonly 1 Troy oz, 10 oz, 100 oz, 1000 oz or in some cases the weight will be in grams) of the bar stamped on it as well. As a general rule, most private owners do no register their silver or gold bars with anyone. In fact, there is no place to register them at all. Private owners are more concerned with privacy and the anonymity of ownership. This is one of the chief advantages of owning silver bullion - it is a very secret store of wealth. The advantages to this privacy for the owner are:

  • It cannot be taxed
  • It cannot be tracked
  • It can be sold easily, in exchange for cash in any currency
  • It is transportable - you can move it with you
Silver and other precious metals like gold, platinum or palladium provide a very compact and mobile store of your wealth that is less likely to feel the effects of inflation or recession.
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