Morgan Silver Dollars are without a doubt one of North America’s most popular silver coins. Anyone who has spent any time researching American silver will come across the Morgan. These coins are popular among collectors and for good reason. Here is what you should know about these historical metals.

While many gold bullion products have been released over the last 50 years, few have captured the imagination as much as the South African Krugerrand gold coins. Named after Paul Kruger, the first president of South Africa, they were designed for circulation rather than collection but have become prized for both.

Both investors and collectors alike have waited more than seven years for the American Mint to release its first ever US palladium coin, and it is expected to finally arrive before the end of 2017. Its design is expected to incorporate the Winged Liberty style of engraver Adolph A Weinman.

In 1997, the American Platinum Eagle was introduced for the first time, and is part of the American Eagle Bullion Program, of which the gold and silver variants were released more than a decade earlier. This coin is notable in that it is the first platinum coin to be released by the U.S. Mint which is investment grade.

Collecting currency can be just as complex as collecting precious metals, even more so when you consider its fragility. Knowing which pieces of currency to collect and when takes considerable skill and experience, but here are some fundamental skills to acquire.

Coin collectors and investors shouldn’t allow themselves to be discouraged by the term “junk silver,” as it is not junk by any means. This form of silver is valuable and can be used for multiple purposes which range from investment to survival. However, it is important to understand how it is distinct from other types of silver.