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Silver dimes, quarters, and actually even half-dollars usually fall into a category called “junk silver”. This just means that there is no numismatic value to the coin, but it’s made of silver so there’s some value in it because of the silver content.

What are precious metals? You may think of gold and silver and know that they are generally high value metals, but why? Why do we think this particular metal is worth more than another? Why are they precious metals?

Junk silver is a type of silver coin that isn’t really worth anything in the value of numismatics, collectibles, or history, but it’s worth more than face value in its silver content.

Are you wondering just what exactly is bullion? No it’s not those soup stock cubes, that’s bouillon. Bullion refers to precious metals (like gold or silver) valued by weight! They’re usually produced in coins or bars.

The new Morgan Silver dollars are just around the corner, coin collectors will be excited to know there are 5 different types of the coin being released this year.

The Mint initially used the Morgan silver dollar design for the coins, but following the end of World War I, the people wanted a coin to commemorate the peace of the end of the war. The Peace Dollar was approved by Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon, and released into circulation in January of 1922.

The American Silver Eagle. The only silver bullion coin guaranteed by the United States Government, and the most collected silver coin in the world amongst collectors, and investors alike.

The iconic Buffalo Nickel was designed by James Earle Fraser, and first released in 1913. The obverse of the coin features the profile of a Native American, which is actually three different men.