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At some point in the not too distant future, I hope to acquire a small stack of silver coins for the pleasure of holding them and to give to young nephews and nieces as gifts. As far as investing in precious metals go, what's wrong with going with mining stocks, and related ETFs and ETNs? As nice as physical coins are to have, they don't pay monthly dividends sitting in a safe. SLVO and GLDI do, however.
Another brainlet question: what's the deal with Krugerrands? I can understand paying the premium for the seigneurage, but doesn't tuat all evaporate if someone tries to spend one?