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A Unique and Rare Silver Collectible: Draper Mint Swiss Of America 5oz Rolo Rounds


Silver collectors and investors are always on the lookout for new and exciting varieties of silver bars and rounds. One of the most intriguing and unique varieties of silver rounds is the one produced by Draper Mint, a company that produced pieces for notable names such as Swiss of Utah, Swiss of America, American, RMM Rocky Mountain Mint, and Kingsmen Silver. Draper Mint was founded by Loyd Hewitt, a geophysicist and a pioneer in the field of mineral exploration. He started Draper Mint in 1960 in Draper, Utah, and ran it until 1986, when he retired. Draper Mint refined and minted silver, gold, and platinum, and created various designs and sizes of bars and rounds.


The silver round we are talking about in this article were silver rounds produced for Swiss of America that have a cylindrical shape, resembling the iconic ROLO candy and often being compared to the design of a hockey puck. It features the Swiss of America name and logo, along with the weight and purity. The reverse side of the round varies in design.


In this blog post, we will explore the features, benefits, and availability of these rare and valuable silver collectibles, and the three different types and designs that were produced: Patriot, Bill of Rights, and Eagle. We will also provide some tips on how to identify and authenticate them.




These rounds have a smooth and shiny finish, with rounded edges and corners. They measure about 38 mm in diameter and 10 mm in height and weigh about 155.5 grams. They have a silver content of 99.9% and a silver-white color.


The design features the Swiss of America name and logo, along with the weight and purity. The Swiss of America logo consists of the words Swiss of America with an image of the Swiss Alps in the background. The weight and purity are indicated as 5 OZ .999 SILVER. The reverse of the round may vary and feature one of three designs, each of which varies slightly in estimated mintage: Patriot (10k Minted), Bill of Rights (2k Minted), and Eagle (2k Minted). The designs are simple and elegant, reflecting the company’s reputation for quality and excellence.


Obverse:


Reverse: Patriot Design (10k Minted)


Reverse: Bill of Rights (2k Minted)


Reverse: Eagle (2k Minted)


Each reverse design has an associated estimated mintage ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 units according to AllEngelhard. These rounds are a part of the history of Draper Mint. If you want to learn more or place an order, please visit our website for more information. We have a large inventory of Draper Mint products that we source from reputable suppliers and that we verify the purity of using industry-standard Sigma Metalytics testing equipment: https://www.silverbarstacker.com


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