no large sum, im hoping to buy a little silver here n there and sit on it untill their is a bump in price when i can sell to buy land.
Well, I happen to be a precious metals/rare coin broker. Both metals are a wise investment. I don't recommend anyone owning more than 15-20% of their invested dollars in either area, depending on their situation (age, strategy, etc.)
Both are a safe bet as a hedge against inflation, protection from an eroding dollar, and privacy from the ever watchful eye of Uncle Sam. As someone stated, graded coins are considered numismatic "collectible" items deemed non-confiscatable and offer an added protection in the fact that they are rare; more so than the metal they are made of. Due to THAT fact, certain rare coins have continued to go up even in times when bullion was on the decline. True story.
But to answer your question...In the state our economy is in, if it's hard and shiny it's probably a safe bet.
But Beardo, if your plan is to buy some land with your silver profits, it will take quite a load of silver to ever see that type of gain.
Feel free to message me with any questions.