Preciousmetals have been valued and prized in this country, and the rest of the world, for thousands of years. The most consistent of those precious metals have always been gold and silver. They have caused historical rushes and are the base of wealth that our countries entire economy stands on. A long time ago, currency was made of actual gold and silver. However, in today’s world of copper coins, paper money, debit cards, and the stock market, money has become more a figurative idea than something solid to stand on. With the recent economic turmoil that has been running through the entire world. For this reason, many people collect coins made of precious metal, not only are they guaranteed to retain their value, many of them have historical value attached to them. One of the most popular of these is the silverdollar.There have been several types of silver dollar produces throughout the years in the United States, all which are popular among collectors for their unique designs and beauty. One of the most popular of these is the Morgan Dollar. Each Morgan dollar has a 900 fineness and a total silver content of .77 troy ounces per coin. This makes them very popular among collectors. Other types of coin include Eisenhower dollars, the peace dollar, Susan B Anthony dollar, and the Sacagawea dollar, which is the most recent silver dollar to be minter. Many of these dollars are available in bulk for very cheap prices compared to what they will be worth in a few years.