Luck of the Irish for Stackers - The 1 Oz Silver Shamrock Round from Money Metals Money Metals Exchange is proud to offer the 1 oz Silver Shamrock round. Each round is minted from .999 pure silver and features the iconic shamrock design. The rounds are proudly minted in the USA. The three-leaf clover is the unofficial national flower of Ireland and has been for centuries. According to Irish legend, Saint Patrick used the shamrock as a symbol to explain the Holy Trinity to nonbelievers as he sought Irish converts to Christianity in the fourth century. By the time of Saint Patrick’s death - presumed to have happened on March 17 - the legend had spread. The shamrock assumed a role in religious celebrations of the saint’s feast day during the 17th century. Even the poor wanted to dress up for church, and as luck would have it, an appropriate adornment was growing on the ground outside their homes. The round's reverse features a Celtic cross and the words "Ireland Forever" at the bottom and the words "Éire Go Brách" at the top, a phrase used to express allegiance to Ireland. It is most often translated as "Ireland Forever." The Silver Shamrock commemorates this history and the more fanciful tales featuring leprechauns and pots of gold. Silver Shamrocks offer low premiums relative to sovereign coins such as the American Eagle or Maple Leaf. Investors and collectors alike should grab a fine Silver Shamrock, loaded with Irish charm, while we still have them available.
