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Silver is a precious metal and its value has been rising in recent years. But there was once a time that silver was inexpensive enough that governments used silver to mint regular coinage that was used in everyday circulation. These coins now are high collectible, both as a precious metal investment and for numismatic value.

In the United States, the U.S. Mint produced coins that were composed partially of silver for circulation until 1970. The making of most silver coins was ceased in 1965, but the mint continued to produced half dollar coins that contained 40 percent silver through 1969. The pre-1965 dimes, quarters, and half dollars were composed of 90 percent silver. The mint also produced silver dollars throughout the 1800s and as late as 1934. These dollar coins are also composed of 90 perc