Sometimes silver is hidden right in front of you. These minted U.S. coins were made with up to 90% silver, meaning the metal in the coins are worth far more than the coins face value.

Not all old, tarnished, and worn silver coins are melt-worthy junk, even if they’re commonly called junk silver. Sometimes, circulated legal tender coins are treasured keepsakes with memories that last a lifetime.

Thieves made off with about 2,000 gold and silver coins from a French museum — just hours after the audacious $1 million raid at the Louvre.

Metal detectorist Travis Nichols discovered a rare 1782 silver Spanish one-reale coin on a Nantucket beach, adding to his collection of over 300 historic coins.

Gifting a chandi sikka (silver coin) on Dhanteras is considered a very good and auspicious tradition. It is associated with inviting prosperity and blessings into the home, making it a meaningful gesture for loved ones.