Coin Collecting

The “Peace Dollar” is unique to the United States. It was born of an idea of Ferran Zerbe, the resident historian of the American Numismatic Association.

Half a dollar right - 50 cents - or, “a half,” for short - no big deal you might think, but the United States Mint half dollar has one of the greatest stories of all American coinage.

“Coins for sale,” says the notice. It looks so inviting - so innocent - what’s the harm in looking? Anyone who collects coins has their own favorite sources and places to add to their collection

No doubt about it – there is nothing more thrilling than finding something out about the coin you just bought that you didn’t know - taking your Morgan dollar value higher than you thought.

The major thing to bear in mind about silver prices by comparison with gold prices is their relative cheapness. Silver coin prices will always be lower than gold coin prices.

From a collecting point of view, this is THE key take away. The market will never be diluted by more Morgan silver dollars. A clear, but often overlooked, element to consider. Simple supply and demand is at play here.

Collecting coins is a fantastic hobby for young and old alike. To the uninitiated, it might seem boring or uninteresting - but nothing brings the history of the United States to life more than real US coins.

Historical silver prices have made the metal valuable as a crucial part of industrial components. It’s conductivity, resistance to corrosion, and malleability have made it so.

As people traveled and traded across continents they would exchange coins. People are always intrigued by the different, and some collected coins. Not just those made of precious metals but those that had unusual designs or from exotic locations.

Along with golden Canadian Maple Leafs, American Gold Eagles and South African Krugerrands, Silver Eagles are easily one of the most recognized and popular bullion coins in the world.