For a more detailed chart of cord colors and the discipline or group they represent, visit our Honor Cord Color Meanings page. STOLES or SASHES are another popular way to represent the unity that exists when in a specific group. The stoles come in a wide variety of colors and often , as with the cords , the color has meaning.
They can easily be purchased through online bullion brokers and can be purchased as low as around 3% to 4% over spot prices. Compare that to the premium for American Silver Eagles, which currently range from about 25% to 30%, and it's pretty clear that 1,000-ounce silver bars are way more cost-effective. It should be noted that 1,000-ounce bars are not weighed precisely. The exact weight of a 1,000-ounce silver bar generally ranges from 995 to 1,005 ounces.
Thus, the coin has had little to no contact with human hands. These uncirculated Silver Eagle coins carry a relatively small premium over the spot silver price also adding to their popularity. Silver Eagles can often sell for less than $2.50 over the spot silver price. Proof Coins. Silver Eagle proofs are a bit different. These proof coins are struck multiple times giving the coin a very shiny luster. Proof coins, because they are considered to be more collectible, carry significantly higher premiums than uncirculated silver eagles. In fact, it is not uncommon for silver eagle proofs to sell for $40 or more over the current spot silver price. Certified Coins. Certified silver eagles are silver eagles that have been handled or circulated but have been sent in to a ...