On Thematic Baha’i Coins: Precious medals

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Assay: .999 Fine Silver * Weight: 1 Troy Ounce * Size: 39mm * Thickness: 2.9mm * Strike: Proof

Jewelry has been worn for adornment for ages.The Baha’i jewelry we wear is often of gold or silver. Precious metals have value.

Coins made from precious metals have been issued for millenia and, obviously, have value as well.

Coins can be seen as being of one of three types:

Regular issue coinage are the normal coins intended to be used in commerce every day and are typically issued with the same design for several years, e.g. euro coins.

Circulating commemoratives are intended to be used for commerce, but the design will only be issued for a limited time, is intended to draw some attention to a specific event or person. Examples include the €2 commemorative coins, or U.S. 50 State Quarters.

Non circulating legal tender (NCLT) are coins which are legal tender, and thus can in theory be used to purchase goods or services, but are not intended to be used in such a manner just like £5 coins which are worth about £7. Rather they are intended to be used only as souvenirs, and are often produced in gold or silver with a proof finish.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commemorative_coin 

Perhaps you’ve seen the ads. Thanks to BahaiCoins.com, we can now purchase Baha’i commemorative coins made from .999 fine silver. The value is intrinsic. Not many things retain material value in this world like silver and gold. -gw