do they still make silver dollars us

[DiCole]

Well, that's a classic "yes, but actually no" situation, with a little bit of "technically, yes" sprinkled on top. It all depends on what you mean by "silver dollar."

If you're dreaming of getting a hefty, 90% silver Morgan or Peace Dollar as change from your latte, I'm afraid that ship sailed long ago. The U.S. Mint stopped making silver dollars for everyday circulation back in the 1930s. The jingle of real silver in the average person's pocket has been replaced by the dull thud of copper and nickel.

However, the U.S. Mint is very much still in the business of making silver dollars, just not for your piggy bank. They produce the stunning American Silver Eagle, a one-ounce, .999 fine silver bullion coin. It has a face value of one dollar and is technically legal tender. But please, for the love of all that is shiny, do not spend it on a vending machine soda. Its actual value is based on its silver content, which is worth far more than a single dollar.

So, to put a fine point on it: The U.S. Mint no longer makes silver dollars for you to spend, but it absolutely does make them for you to collect, invest in, and admire. Think of them less as currency and more as pocket-sized treasure.