Bullion

Is it ok if silver bullion tones? Does it adversely affect the value of the bullion?

On some silver bullion even if it has been packaged in an air tight package after minting it sometimes develops some nasty looking toning, sometimes it even looks like a burn mark. Do these adversely affect the value of the bullion?

Public Comments

1. No, it doesn't.
   
   But I still don't buy 'em.
   
   
   
   If a dealer is purchasing large lots, it won't matter to them. But small buyers are drawn to 'shiny'.
   
   
   
   (did you mean 'tarnish'? I'm going to have to look up 'tone')