Buying Coins With $1,000 (The Big League)

$1,000 is a significant amount of capital. You are no longer "testing the waters." You are swimming. At this level, you have two main paths: Density vs. Weight.

Path 1: The Silver Kilo (Weight)

• The Buy: A 1 Kilo Silver Bar (32.15 troy ounces).
• Cost: Approx $800 - $900.
• Pros: Lowest premium per ounce. Extremely compact. Feels impressive in hand (The Brick Effect).
• Cons: Harder to sell in a pinch (you can't break it into pieces). You have to find a buyer with $1,000 cash.

Path 2: Entering Gold (Density)

• The Buy: 1/2 oz Gold Eagle or Maple.
• Cost: Approx $1,000 - $1,100 (depending on spot).
• Pros: Wealth density. You can hide $1,000 in a matchbox. Zero tarnish.
• Cons: Higher premiums than 1oz gold.

Our Recommendation

If this is your first $1,000 purchase: Buy Silver. A Kilo Bar or a full Monster Box tube of Eagles is a foundational asset. It takes up physical space. It makes you feel wealthy. Gold is great, but a tiny 1/2 oz coin feels underwhelming for $1,000. Build your silver fortress first. Then decorate it with gold.