• Largest Silver Mines in the World

    Largest Silver Mines in the World

    We’ve taken some time to write an article detailing the largest silver mines in the world. These behemoths make up 35%+ of the silver mined in the entire world. If you are looking to invest in silver mines you might want to start researching one of these. As with any business over the last few years, silver mining has seen gains and declines which means defining even the “top 10″ silver mines is a rapidly shifting landscape. However, several silver mines are consistently at the top of the charts, mining some 35% of the world’s silver mining production. Here’s a quick list (in no particular order.) BHT Billiton (Cannington) Queensland, Australia – Produced some 5% of the world’s mining supply with ~39 million ounces in 2012. Also the world’s largest lead mine. Pan American Silver (Canada) Peru, Bolivia, Mexico, Argentina – Although based in Canada, Pan American’s silver mine in Alamo ... Read More »
  • Silver Coins vs Silver Bullion

    Silver Coins vs Silver Bullion

  • How much is a silver dime worth?

    How much is a silver dime worth?

  • Where Should I Buy Silver?

    Where Should I Buy Silver?

  • Silver Production By Country

    Silver Production By Country

  • 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar

    1879 Morgan Silver Dollar

    The 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar has a value of between $30 and $30,000+ Type: Morgan Dollar Value: $30.00 to $30,000.00 Silver Value: $. Mintage’s: 756,000 @ CC, 2,887,000 @ New Orleans, 9,110,000 @ S, 14,806,000 @ P (no mint mark) Metal Content: 90% silver, 10% copper Raw Weight: 26.73 g Silver Weight: .7735 oz Face Value: $1.00 Diameter: 1.5 in Edge: Reeded Years Minted: 1878 to 1904 and then again in 1921 Expert Advice As with all silver coins of this era, the 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper to comply with the Coinage Act of 1873 which standardized metal content for coins among other things. These were minted at New Orleans, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Carson City with the Carson City mintage being the most valuable. Look for a CC over CC error as well this year. Values CC’s worth $100 to $30,000, O’s worth $30 to $4,000, S’s worth ... Read More »
  • Barber Dime 1892 to 1916

    Barber Dime 1892 to 1916

  • Silver War Nickels 1942 to 1945

    Silver War Nickels 1942 to 1945

  • Peace Dollar 1921-1928

    Peace Dollar 1921-1928

  • Roosevelt Dime 1946 to 1964

    Roosevelt Dime 1946 to 1964