Silver bullion coins are a kind of physical silver coin which may come in the form of a bar, coin, or round. There are two categories for silver coins bullion, which are the Government Mint and the Private Mint. The main difference between the two is that the Government Mint possesses legal tender value, while [...]
History of Silver Coins
September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Prior to 1965, 90% silver coins were used for American currency for hundreds of years. After 1965, Congress ordered the removal of silver from dimes and quarters, and the silver content of half-dollars was reduced to 40%. After 1969, the composition of these coins consisted of copper and nickel, elements that contain little value in [...]
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