Thinking About The ATB 5oz Silver Series

It also depends on why you are buying the coins. I am primarily buying the 5 ounce ATBs as bullion because I feel that the intrinsic silver value will increase over time. Any collectible bonus that occurs over time is just gravy. If the price is close between the two (as it was when the collector coins were $204.99 and the bullion coins were $189.99), I'll go with the collector coins. But when there is a $45 difference between them, I really don't care to pay the extra on the off chance that the collector versions might go up in value more.

Again, remember that the coins have intrinsic silver value. They are not Beanie Baby's or first edition comic books -- they are not going to be worthless if they don't turn out to be collectible.

If I had the money, I'd get both collector versions and DMPL bullion. It is an exquisite finish on the right design, Mt Hood for instance. However since I have to be selective, I am picking my favorite designs and getting only the collector versions. I found that, on average, I like viewing the vapor blast better, AND I think they will do well in the future versus bullion. I have nothing bad to say about anyone's strategy in collecting these beautiful, LARGE, and silver-packed issues...which by the way also display so much of the natural beauty of these United States.

Yes, the denomination is awkward, but it does make a nice turn back to the actual quarters, and even to the preceding State Quarters, which comprise another masterpiece series, IMHO. Those who are poo-pooing ATBs just don't get it, especially the value of the deteriorating mintage numbers.

I don't own any of these yet but I am planning on getting the collector Denali Alaska one when it comes out later this year. My family is from near there and it's beautiful so I thought this would be the best way to see the beauty of the design. If I like it enough then I may try to collect the rest but don't plan on it currently.

I'm not a stacker by any means. I collect coins that tell a story or I find intriguing or beautiful. Silver just happens to be my favorite medium for telling that story.

It would be nice to find all 5 from 2011 and 2012 as a set for a good price

But are those for the uncirculated or collector versions?

I've got my eye on the Yosemite puck myself, just gotta find one at the right price.

Since I'm really only interested in the collector Denali puck I'm just going to order it directly from the mint instead of spending time and effort waiting for a good deal that may not come on the secondary market.

Thanks for the info crow, but to me $15 isn't a huge deal so I'll just stick with my plan of getting it direct from the mint.