Silver Coins

Some of the rarest and most valuable coins in U.S. coin history are silver coins. See how to find silver pennies, silver nickels, silver dimes, silver quarters, silver half dollars, and silver dollars in circulation. Plus tips for buying & selling silver coins, current silver coin values, and tips for collecting silver coins of all denominations -- even advice before investing in silver coins and current silver prices.

Is It Time To Buy Silver? Pros & Cons Of Buying Silver Bullion Coins

Is now a good time to buy silver coins? A look back — and a look ahead — to help you make a good decision about buying silver coins.

Most Valuable Dimes: A List Of Silver Dimes & Other Old Dimes You Should Hold Onto!

Old silver dimes can easily be found in circulation. Here’s a list of valuable old dimes to look for, along with their current values (well over $1 apiece!)

Most Valuable Nickels: A List Of Silver Nickels, Buffalo Nickels & Old Nickels Worth Holding Onto!

You probably have nickels worth more than face value in your pocket change or coin jar right now. Here’s a list of the most valuable nickels to save, not spend.

Blue Ike Dollar Coins & Brown Ike Dollar Coins (1971 To 1974): See How Much These Special Eisenhower Dollars Are Worth

Blue Eisenhower dollar coins and Brown Eisenhower dollar coins were made from 1971 to 1974. Curious about the differences between Blue Ikes and Brown Ikes? See what these 40% silver Eisenhower dollars look like, how many were made, how they were packaged, and what they are worth today.

Tips For Collecting Kennedy Half Dollars: These Are The Scarce And Valuable Kennedy Half Dollars To Look For & Where You’ll Find Them

Here are my best tips for collecting Kennedy half dollars — which ones are rare, what they are worth, and where you can find them. Plus, a list of the 5 types of copper-nickel clad & silver Kennedy half dollars that people often like to collect.

3 Reasons Low Ball Coins Should Be High On Your Coin Wish List

Have you ever wondered what low ball coins are? Or if they are worth collecting? Read this article to find out at least three reasons you should consider collecting low ball coins.

Collecting Junk Coins (Especially Junk Silver Coins!) From Circulation Is Cheap & Fun For Collectors On A Budget

Junk coins aren’t necessarily the stuff you toss out to the curb. They aren’t the showcase pieces that tend to find homes in your coin albums. Junk coins do have a place though. They’re perfect for coin collectors on a budget – especially if you want to fill holes in your coin folders. Plus, circulated junk silver coins are a great way to stock up on silver — and they cost less to purchase than the popular American Silver Eagle bullion coins.

Have A Silver Penny? Here’s How to Find Out Whether You Have An Error Coin, A Rare Coin, Or A Damaged Coin

Have a silver penny? You’re very lucky if it’s a 1943 steel penny! But if it’s not, here’s how to tell what kind of silver penny you have. See if it’s a rare silver penny, a silver penny error, or just an altered coin that has been plated.

What’s the Most Expensive Coin Ever Sold?

If you haven’t heard the interesting story about the most expensive coin ever sold, you’re in for a treat. Learn about the first silver dollar ever minted in the United States.

6 Fun Facts About Sixpence Coins

There is much lore surrounding the sixpence coin. Here are just 6 incredibly fun facts about sixpence coins.

Historical Values Of Rare Morgan Silver Dollars: See How Rare Morgan Dollar Values Have Changed Over The Years

Check out the 1965, 1985, and 2005 values of rare Morgan silver dollars – from the years 1878 to 1904.

Historical Values Of Walking Liberty Half Dollars: See How The Walking Liberty Half Dollar Value Has Changed Over The Years

Curious about the values of Walking Liberty half dollars, and what these beautiful coins have been worth over the last few decades? Here’s the historic value of Walking Liberty half dollars.

Historical Values Of Standing Liberty Quarters: See How The Standing Liberty Quarter Value Has Changed Over The Years

The Standing Liberty quarter replaced the Barber quarter and preceded the famous Washington quarter. Check out the 1965, 1985, and 2005 values of Standing Liberty Quarters.

Historical Values Of Barber Quarters: See How The Barber Quarter Value Has Changed Over The Years

The Barber quarter is also called the Liberty Head Quarter. Find out the 1965, 1985, and 2005 historic values of Barber quarters.

Historical Values Of Barber Dimes: See How The Barber Dime Value Has Changed Over The Years

Liberty Head dimes are more commonly referred to as Barber dimes. Check out the 1965, 1985, and 2005 values of Barber dimes.

Rare Mercury Dimes: How Much Are They Worth?

Many coin collectors love rare Mercury dimes. Find out how much these classic United States silver coins are worth.

Buying Back The Coin I Lost: One Coin Collector’s Story Of Seller’s Remorse

Coin collectors always have a story about the coin they lost, coins that they either once had but sold and wish they had back, or coins they saw for sale but passed up because they were looking for a better deal – or simply couldn’t afford the coin. I have had a similar experience.

Peace Dollars: Liberty Head Silver Dollars With A Message Of Hope

Peace dollars are silver coins that were struck at the United States Mint from 1921 to 1935. Here’s everything you want to know about Peace dollars coins.

Enormous 5-Ounce Silver America The Beautiful Bullion Coins Are Replicas Of ATB Quarters That Debuted In 2010

Silver America the Beautiful bullion coins are 3 inches wide and made from 5 ounces of .999 fine silver! National Park Silver Bullion coins are being offered along with the National Park quarters program. In fact, the silver bullion coins have the exact same designs as the America The Beautiful national park quarters. Here are little-known facts about the silver ATB coins…

7 Must-Have Coins Your Coin Collection Can’t Be Without (Psst… They’re Affordable Too!)

Here’s a list of 7 must-have coins your United States coin collection can’t go without.

The U.S. Silver Trime Coin (1851-1873): Little-Known Facts, Rare Trime Dates, And The Value Of This Silver 3-Cent Piece

The trime is a silver three-cent coin made from 1851 through 1873. The silver trime coin was one of many small change coins that were popular back in the 19th century. The U.S. Mint created the 3-cent silver coin (the trime coin) to address the shortage of silver coins, while still producing a coin that had a bullion value close to its face value. See the 3 trime coin designs, 11 rare trime coin dates, and the value of trime coins today.