http://silverdollarsguide.com All About U.S. Silver Dollars Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:20:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en All silver coins, including silver dollars, vary widely in price depending on a number of factors, notably scarcity, desirability, and condition. But how is condition established? You may think a coin looks pretty good, while the dealer you’re trying to sell it to may think it looks pretty ... http://silverdollarsguide.com/how-silver-dollars-are-graded/ Australia issues several silver dollars that are of interest to both collectors and investors. The popular Australian Koala and Kookaburra silver bullion coins are issued by the Perth Mint in Western Australia. But the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) in Sydney also issues beautiful, investment-quality coins. When the RAM first ... http://silverdollarsguide.com/australian-silver-dollars-from-the-royal-australian-mint/ American Silver Eagle coins are one of the most popular silver bullion coins for collectors and investors alike. But the U.S. Mint isn’t the only one producing collectible silver dollars. The Royal Canadian Mint has been producing the extremely popular Canadian Silver Maple Leaf since 1988. And China, Mexico, ... http://silverdollarsguide.com/collecting-australian-silver-dollars-and-silver-bullion-coins/ The United States quit producing silver dollars back in 1935. But in 1986, the U.S. Mint introduced American Silver Eagle coins, which are the only official silver bullion coins produced by the United States. They are minted in West Point, New York, and bear the “W” mint mark. You’ve probably ... http://silverdollarsguide.com/collecting-american-silver-eagle-coins/ Since 1982, the U.S. Mint has issued commemorative coins celebrating noteworthy people and American places, events, and institutions. The coins, which are authorized by acts of Congress, are produced in limited quantities and are not circulated. Because commemorative silver dollars include a surcharge -- usually $10 per coin -- ... http://silverdollarsguide.com/2010-silver-dollar-for-disabled-american-veterans-released/ The U.S. Mint issues commemorative coins to honor great Americans and important American places, events, and institutions. These coins are authorized by Congress and are not intended for circulation. A small number of the coins are produced for a limited time. Commemorative silver dollars also help to raise ... http://silverdollarsguide.com/2010-boy-scouts-of-america-commemorative-silver-dollars/ The Buffalo Nickel is one of the best loved American coins. Designed by James Earle Fraser, it was produced between 1913 and 1938. Fraser was a student of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who designed one of the most beautiful American coins, the $20 Double Eagle. Fraser’s initial “F” ... http://silverdollarsguide.com/american-buffalo-silver-dollars/ Although gold is far more valuable than silver today, there was a time when silver was actually more scarce.  Prior to the Comstock Load, made public in 1859, the supply of silver was too spotty for consistent production of U.S. silver dollars.  In fact, none were produced between 1804 and ... http://silverdollarsguide.com/collecting-u-s-silver-dollars/ Until very recently, the U.S Dollar has been the world's leading currency.  But that wasn't always the case. When the U.S. began doing more trade with Asia in the late 19th-century, the Chinese  preferred the Mexican peso over the U.S. silver dollar because the peso contained more silver - 416 grains ... http://silverdollarsguide.com/u-s-trade-dollars/ One of the best loved and most collected American coins, the Morgan Silver Dollar has a fascinating history. The Comstock Load from Virginia City, Nevada, was first made public in 1859.  It produced more than $400 million dollars worth of silver and gold, and drove the price of silver way down. So ... http://silverdollarsguide.com/morgan-silver-dollars/