Silver prices have surged lately, but what you'll actually get for your coin depends on a few different factors.

Did you inherit your grandfather's buffalo nickel? What about a silver dollar collection? Rare quarters or Canadian silver ...

Both options offer exposure to the precious metal, but the premiums, liquidity and collecting value can differ.

A Collector's Perspective on the Value of Silver Coins I've always been drawn to the rich history and intrinsic value of Pre-1965 silver coins as a collector and investor in precious metals. Once part ...