Ah, a truly sterling question! The answer is a classic "yes and no," which is always fun. If you're wondering about the dollar coins you might get from a vending machine or as change, then the answer is a resounding no. Your pockets are not jingling with precious metal, my friend. The last U.S. dollar coin intended for circulation that contained silver was the Peace Dollar, which took its final bow way back in 1935. Modern circulating dollars, like the Sacagawea or American Innovation series, are made of a copper and manganese brass blend, which is far less glamorous.
However, if you're a collector or an investor, then yes, the U.S. Mint is absolutely still in the silver dollar business! They just don't expect you to spend these special coins on a parking meter. The Mint produces the famous American Silver Eagle, a beautiful bullion coin made of .999 fine silver. It technically has a face value of one dollar, but using it to buy a soda would be a financial tragedy, as the silver content is worth far more.
On top of that, the Mint regularly releases special commemorative silver dollars to celebrate various events and figures. These are also struck in high-purity silver and are meant for display cases, not cash drawers. So, while you won't find silver in your everyday change, the U.S. Mint is still happily creating silver dollars for those who appreciate them as treasures rather than as pocket change.
