Arguably the most interesting part of coin collecting of any kind, particularly U.S. silver coins, is the stories the coins tell in their usage and history. Going through the coins and currency used throughout the history of our country tells the story of America itself. This list covers the 10 rarest and most valuable U.S. silver […]
Silver is a valuable metal that’s found in everything from jewelry and silverware to certain types of coinage. Though coins that are minted for modern circulation no longer contain silver, it is possible to find a silver coin in your change. You may be surprised to find just how many coins do have silver in […]
The coins in your pocket are more than likely “clad,” meaning they’re made out a few layers of different metals. However, it wasn’t always this way. From 1920 to 1964, U.S. coins were made from 90% silver.