do they still make silver dollars

[DeKate]

Yes, the United States Mint continues to produce silver dollars, but they are created for collectors and investors rather than for general circulation. The era of minting silver dollars for everyday commercial use effectively ended after 1935.

Today, the U.S. Mint produces silver dollars in several forms. The most well-known is the American Silver Eagle, a bullion coin first released in 1986. Each coin contains one troy ounce of .999 fine silver and carries a face value of one dollar. While it is legal tender, its intrinsic value is tied to the market price of silver, which is significantly higher than its face value.

The U.S. Mint also strikes various commemorative silver dollars to honor significant American people, places, or historical events. Additionally, it has revived classic designs for modern collectors, such as the popular Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars, issuing new versions of these historic coins. In summary, while you will no longer find newly minted silver dollars in your pocket change, the U.S. Mint has a robust program for producing them for the modern collector market.