Silver prices have surged lately, but what you'll actually get for your coin depends on a few different factors.

Both options offer exposure to the precious metal, but the premiums, liquidity and collecting value can differ.

As metals surge and melt values climb, coin collectors face new challenges — from supply shortages to shifting incentives between collecting, investing, and selling.

Silver coins carry layers of value tied to material, history, and condition. Recognizing those factors helps explain ...

Silver has long been a key component of U.S. coinage, and its content varies widely depending on the coin type and minting date. For collectors, investors, and history enthusiasts, knowing which coins ...