Noah's Dove Silver

Noah's Dove Silver: frequently asked questions

What is the Noah's Dove silver series from Scottsdale Mint?

Noah's Dove is coin 19 in Scottsdale Mint's Biblical Series, released in 2018. The series ran from 2015 to 2024 covering 60 coins, each adapted from a wood engraving by French artist Gustave Doré for his 1866 illustrated Bible. Noah's Dove depicts the Genesis scene of the dove returning to the Ark with an olive branch. It is struck in 2 troy oz of .999 fine silver with a high-relief antique finish and a mintage of 1,499 numbered pieces. We track 1 listing across 1 dealer.

Are silver rounds like these cheaper to buy than silver bars?

Generally, silver rounds carry a lower premium than sovereign coins but a higher premium than plain cast or minted bars of the same weight. Collector-edition rounds like the Noah's Dove (antique finish, high relief, limited mintage of 1,499) sit above both, since their numismatic appeal adds to the cost. For buyers focused purely on silver content, a simple bar or a high-mintage round will usually be cheaper per troy ounce.

Is silver subject to Capital Gains Tax when you sell it?

In most jurisdictions, yes. UK residents pay CGT at 18% or 24% on gains above the annual exempt amount, depending on their income tax band. US investors pay up to 28% on long-term gains on silver. In Canada, 50% of the gain is included in taxable income. Unlike certain legal-tender gold coins, silver bullion does not generally carry a CGT exemption in any of these markets.

How pure is the silver used in the Noah's Dove series?

The Noah's Dove coin is struck in .999 fine silver (99.9% purity). Each coin weighs 2 troy oz (62.2 g). The .999 standard meets investment-grade silver criteria in most markets, including IRS requirements for inclusion in a US self-directed precious metals IRA.