Silver Eagles vs. Generic Rounds for IRA - What's your play?

• •Been wrestling with this for a bit as I'm looking to add another chunk to my Gold IRA, probably around $50k worth of silver this go-around.
• •I'm torn between going with more American Silver Eagles or just loading up on generic silver rounds.
• •My initial Gold IRA setup a few years back was mostly Eagles, just felt… official, you know?

Been wrestling with this for a bit as I'm looking to add another chunk to my Gold IRA, probably around $50k worth of silver this go-around. I'm torn between going with more American Silver Eagles or just loading up on generic silver rounds. My initial Gold IRA setup a few years back was mostly Eagles, just felt… official, you know? Like putting my money where my country is. But now I'm looking at the premiums and thinking, "Is that extra few bucks per ounce really worth it?"

I started this whole Gold IRA journey about five years ago, right after I officially retired from the Navy. Had about $700k in my TSP and other investments, and carving out a good portion for precious metals just felt like the right move given how things were looking in the Pacific. Always had an eye on the bigger picture from my time out here, and the way global currencies are acting these days, diversifying into physical assets just makes sense. Living in Honolulu, you feel a bit more isolated from the mainland financial shifts, but totally exposed to anything happening with China or the dollar's value overseas. That's why I went for it.

So, the Eagles definitely have that recognized value, the government-backed stamp, which feels secure, especially for future liquidation. But then I look at the per-ounce cost of generics, and for $50k, that's a good number of extra ounces I could grab. Is the liquidity difference really that significant when it comes to selling out of an IRA? Or is it more of a "peace of mind" thing with the Eagles? I've been doing some research on the Learning Center, which has been great for understanding the different types of approved metals, but it doesn't really get into the psychological aspect of premiums.

For those of you with significant holdings in your Gold IRAs, especially in silver, what's been your strategy? Have you stuck with Eagles, or did you pivot to generics to maximize ounces? Any regrets either way? I'm trying to balance that feeling of security with getting the most bang for my buck in terms of silver weight. Appreciate any insights from the community.