Category: Silver Coins

Which Dimes Are Made of Silver?

Posted - December 31, 2024
At a Glance: Only U.S. dimes minted in 1964 or earlier contain actual silver. Early U.S. dimes contain 89.24% silver, and dimes minted Read More

How Much Silver is in a US Coin? | Complete Guide to Circulating Coin Silver Content

Posted - December 17, 2024
At a Glance: Circulating coins minted in the U.S. after 1964 do not contain actual silver. The only exception to this rule is the half Read More

The Anatomy of a Coin | An Illustrated Guide to the Parts of a Coin

Posted - October 29, 2024
At a Glance: Each coin features an obverse, the heads side, and a reverse, which is the tails side. Coins from around the world share Read More

The 2024 Star Privy American Silver Eagle Coin – Here’s Everything We Know So Far [Updated For December 2024]

Posted - October 1, 2024
At a Glance: The U.S. Mint has announced a new American Silver Eagle Coin featuring a star-shaped privy mark. This limited 500,000 Read More

What is a Monster Box of Coins?

Posted - September 24, 2024
At a Glance: A monster box of coins is a box containing 500 (or 250) of a given coin. Buying silver monster boxes can be a great way Read More

What Are Colorized Coins?

Posted - August 2, 2024
At a Glance: Colorized coins are regular silver coins given a special, colorful coating.Premiums are higher for colorized coins than Read More

How Much Is a Silver Dime Worth? | Silver Dime Value Guide (2024)

Posted - June 24, 2024
At a Glance: Silver dimes can be very valuable, depending on their silver content, rarity, and condition. Most silver dimes are only Read More

When Were Silver Quarters Discontinued?

Posted - June 5, 2024
At a Glance: Silver quarters were discontinued in 1965 after the passage of the Coinage Act by Congress.Today, quarter-dollars are Read More

Bullion Vs. Numismatic Silver – What’s the Best Way to Invest?

Posted - April 22, 2024
At a Glance: Silver Bullion is sold primarily for its metal content, but numismatic silver is rare and collectable.Investors on a Read More