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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 »

The 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar has a value of between $30 and $60,000 Type: Morgan Dollar Value: $30.00 to $60,000.00 Silver Value : $ USD Mintage’s: 9.7 million in San Francisco, 2.2 million in Carson City, and 10 million in Philadelphia 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 This was the first year the Morgan Silver Dollar was minted. Due to differences in where the coin was minted and which dies were used, these coins have a variety of values. There are 8 feathered (8TF), 7 feathered (7TF), 7/8 feathered and those with a 1879 reverse. These were minted in both Carson City and in San Francisco and, at the higher end of the grading scales can have significant value. Read More »