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Coins Paper Money: Choose the Right Copper or Silver Art Piece

Compare a Bigfoot copper round, Jackalope silver round, H Alvin Sharpe studio bar, and six-bar copper set by format, metal, quantity, and listed price.

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Choosing among coins paper money art pieces can be less about the design than the format you want to collect. A single round, a studio bar, and a coordinated multi-bar group create very different collection directions. Start with metal and format, then decide whether a single focal piece or several designs makes more sense for your shelf, album, or display.

Quick take

The four choices span copper and silver, round and bar formats, and one-piece versus six-piece buying. The Bigfoot round is the straightforward choice for one copper art round at the bottom of this price range. Jackalope is the compact silver choice with a ringed capsule. The H Alvin Sharpe bar is the 2.2 oz silver studio-art selection, while the colorized copper-bar set concentrates on six different designs. The listed-price range is broad, so deciding on the collection role first will make the choice clearer.

Listed price comparison

ItemListed pricePosition in range
Bigfoot copper art roundUSD 9.77
Jackalope silver art roundUSD 67.90
H Alvin Sharpe silver studio art barUSD 824.99
Six-design copper bar setUSD 99.99

The range runs from USD 9.77 to USD 824.99. The price positions show why these are best treated as distinct collecting formats rather than interchangeable metal pieces.

Decision matrix

  • Choose the Bigfoot round when you want a single cryptozoology-themed copper piece with the lowest listed price here.
  • Choose the Jackalope round when a .999 silver cryptozoology design in a ringed capsule is the goal.
  • Choose the H Alvin Sharpe bar when your focus is a signed studio-proof silver bar associated with the EV Catoe Collection.
  • Choose the six-bar set when receiving six different copper-bar designs together matters more than selecting one standalone piece.

Product notes

Bigfoot .999 Fine Copper Art Round

At USD 9.77, the Cryptozoology Collection Bigfoot round is the clear starting point for someone seeking a one-piece copper art selection. It is a 1 oz AVDP round in .999 fine copper, made in the United States, with an uncertified designation. The Bigfoot theme gives it a focused place beside other cryptozoology material without committing to a multi-piece set. Choose it for a round format and a lower listed price. Its key limitation is its copper composition: it fits a copper-art direction rather than a collection centered on silver pieces. The uncertified status is also a defining consideration for collectors who specifically seek certified material.

Jackalope .999 Silver Art Round in Ringed Capsule

The USD 67.90 Jackalope brings the cryptozoology theme into .999 silver in a 1/2 oz stamped art-round format. Intaglio Mint is named for this United States piece, which is marked with a 2025 year and comes in a ringed capsule. It makes sense for a collector who wants a smaller silver round with a folklore-driven subject rather than a bar. The capsule presentation can also make it a natural companion to other encapsulated rounds. The trade-off is its 1/2 oz size: choose it for the compact silver format and Jackalope design, not for the larger silver-bar presence offered by the H Alvin Sharpe piece.

H Alvin Sharpe 2.2 Oz Silver Studio Art Bar

The H Alvin Sharpe HAS .999 Silver Studio Art bar is the selection for a collector drawn to a studio-proof bar format rather than an art round. At 2.2 oz of .999 silver, it carries the most substantial stated silver content per unit among these choices. The reverse is signed by H Alvin Sharpe, and the title connects the bar to the EV Catoe Collection. Its USD 824.99 listed price is the highest in the group, which is the central limitation for shoppers comparing formats by cost. Choose this bar when the signed H Alvin Sharpe studio-art identity is more important than adding several different designs or keeping to a smaller format.

Six Colorized .999 Copper Bars, Set of 6 Designs

This USD 99.99 set is built for a collector who wants variety in one purchase: it includes six different 1 oz .999 fine copper bars, with protective capsules included. The colorized art-bullion concept and bar shape set it apart from the two cryptozoology rounds, while the United States origin and uncertified designation align with the other copper option. Pick this set when six coordinated designs fit your collecting plan and you prefer a bar format. The limitation is inherent in the package: it is a six-bar group, so it is less targeted for someone who wants to select just one standalone design. Its stated year is 2026.

Final recommendation by use case

For the lowest listed starting point and a single Bigfoot-themed copper round, choose the Cryptozoology Collection Bigfoot. For a capsule-presented silver cryptozoology pick, choose the Jackalope. For a signed H Alvin Sharpe studio-proof bar, the 2.2 Oz EV Catoe Collection Bar is the focused choice. For six copper designs packaged as a group, choose the Colorized Art Bullion Collectibles Set Of 6 Designs.

Products in this article
Cryptozoology CollectionUSD 9.77View on eBay1/2 oz .999 silver - JACKALOPE - Cryptozoology collection in ringed capsuleUSD 67.90View on eBayH ALVIN SHARPE HAS .999 Silver Studio Art 2.2 Oz EV Catoe Collection BarUSD 824.99View on eBay6) 1 oz. Copper Bars Colorized Art Bullion Collectibles Set Of 6 Designs .999USD 99.99View on eBay
Cryptozoology CollectionUSD 9.77View on eBay1/2 oz .999 silver - JACKALOPE - Cryptozoology collection in ringed capsuleUSD 67.90View on eBayH ALVIN SHARPE HAS .999 Silver Studio Art 2.2 Oz EV Catoe Collection BarUSD 824.99View on eBay6) 1 oz. Copper Bars Colorized Art Bullion Collectibles Set Of 6 Designs .999USD 99.99View on eBay