do they still make silver dollars today

[CamilaMarie]

That's a great question! The short answer is yes, the U.S. Mint still makes silver dollars today, but not for everyday use in circulation.

The silver dollars you might have heard of, like the Morgan and Peace dollars that people used as regular money, haven't been produced for circulation for a very long time. The last silver dollars intended for general use were the Peace Dollars, and their production stopped way back in 1935.

However, the U.S. Mint is very much still in the business of striking silver dollars for collectors and investors! The most popular modern silver dollar is the American Silver Eagle. These coins are made from .999 fine silver and have a face value of one dollar. While they are technically legal tender, their actual value is much higher because of their silver content and collectible appeal. You wouldn't want to spend one at the grocery store!

So, while you won't find any newly minted silver dollars in your pocket change, the U.S. Mint continues to produce beautiful silver dollar coins every year for people who love to collect them.