From Resourceinvestor.com: Too many investors, upon deciding to beef up the metals portion of their portfolio, buy too much physical silver at once-and in the wrong forms.

Beginning metals investors should concentrate on pure bullion bars or coins in smaller sizes and shop around to pay a minimum premium over the actual metal value. Avoid commemorative coins, decorative items, jewelry and other collectibles, all of which carry large premiums and have limited resale markets….. Full Article: Source