
Precious Metals Gift Guide for Kids and Teens
We have a lot of really cool items for sale here at Provident Metals. Here are some of our top-selling products to consider when shopping for children, teenagers, and young adults.
Though perhaps not common as gifts, coins and other objects made of precious metals make wonderful presents for children and teenagers. Not only are these gifts novel and unique, but they’re also excellent investments thanks to their bullion value. If you want to get a younger person started on the path of investing in commodities and building wealth with assets, a single precious metal coin is a great place to start.
Here are some of the best coin gifts for the children and teenagers on your gift-giving list.

Based on the Walking Liberty, one of the most popular coin designs in American history, the 2018 American Silver Eagle is a coin that’s both handsome and valuable. The coin is denominated as a $1 piece and contains one ounce of fine silver. These coins will strike kids and teens as unique and novel, while at the same time being a cost-effective gift. For optimum protection, you can also order an [Air-Tite coin holder](/airtight-plastic-coin-holder-american-silver-eagles.html) with individual Silver Eagles.
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Precious metal investing should be fun for everyone, even kids who are getting their first piece of real silver. That's why this pirate motif silver bar makes a perfect present for younger children who are fascinated by stories of pirate treasure. This 5 oz piece is a rough rectangle of poured silver with an image of a skull over a pair of crossed swords. Simple and timeless, this piece is sure to excite any kid who finds it among his or her presents on a gift-giving occasion.
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Another great silver gift for animal lovers is the Canadian 1 oz Silver Lynx, a $5 coin struck from .9999 fine silver. The obverse features Her Majesty Elizabeth II in profile, while the reverse is struck with an incredibly detailed image of a Canadian lynx. This coin makes a great gift for children and teenagers of any age who will appreciate its intricate design.
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From young children to teenagers approaching adulthood, nearly all young people love superhero films and comics. That's why this $5 Canadian coin is a fun introduction to the world of precious metals. The coin features the iconic Superman logo on its reverse, with the familiar Canadian profile portrait of Her Majesty on the obverse. The coin is struck from one ounce of .9999 silver.
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Like the [Canadian Maple Leaf](/canadian-silver/silver-maple-leaf.html), the Australian Kangaroo has become one of the world's most popular coin designs. Made from one ounce of .9999 silver, the coin depicts Her Majesty on its obverse and features a jumping red kangaroo, internationally identified with Australia, on its reverse. Kids of all ages will enjoy the sheer beauty of this coin, while those who find animals interesting will also appreciate its depiction of Australia's famous kangaroo.
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Like most Australian coinage, the obverse of the 50-cent Lunar Dog coin shows Her Majesty Elizabeth II in right-facing profile. On the reverse, a German shepherd and its puppy are depicted resting on the ground. This coin was made specifically to commemorate the Chinese Year of the Dog, and so features the Chinese character for "dog" on the reverse. The half-ounce Lunar Dog is a great budget gift for kids, as it contains a smaller amount of silver than many other silver coins.
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This 30-gram silver coin, showing a panda on its reverse and Beijing's famous Temple of Heaven on its obverse, is a perfect gift to give a young child as a small first investment in silver. The Panda features a proof finish to distinguish its black and white fur.
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Perfect for kids and teens who are fans of Spider-Man, this coin shows the famous comic book character on its reverse over a background of spider webs, and Her Majesty on the obverse. This coin offers both collector and bullion value, as only 50,000 were ever minted. The Spider-Man coin carries a face value of $1 and is struck from .9999 fine silver.
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Following the same basic design concept as the Spider-Man coin, the 1 oz silver Black Panther coin depicts the Marvel character ready to pounce into action. The Black Panther coin mintage is limited to 50,000 pieces. For fans of the Avengers movie franchises, this coin will make a wonderful gift and a good first investment in silver.
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