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Silver Dollar

By Ken Marlborough

Silver is one of the most versatile precious metals and can be put to more than one use. It serves practical, as well as ornamental purposes. It has been used for making coins of different denominations, as it is a malleable metal. History of use of silver coins can be traced as back as the 15th century when deposits of silver in Germany and central Europe were beaten into coins. Thomas Jefferson advocated minting of silver dollars in United States. The first silver dollar was struck in the year 1794 as per his recommendation.

There are different types of Silver Dollars that come with different nomenclatures. Silver Dollars are also collectibles, and people who have a passion for collecting coins are always on the look out for rare ones. The silver dollar is a favorite with coin collectors. This dollar coin meant for general circulation has 90% silver content. It is known as the true American Silver Dollar, because those minted thereafter do not have as much silver in them. The production of the Peace Silver Dollar began between 1934 and 1935, in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. Its relevance also lies in the fact that it was issued in commemoration of the end of World War I.

The Morgan silver dollar, first minted in 1878, was named after George T. Morgan, who designed it. This coin is also popular with collectors. The Morgan Silver Dollar was not as sought after as the Peace was. It was snubbed by coin collectors to the extent that many dates, including those in mint state condition could be obtained for as little as $1.00. It was after 1962, when the U.S government started selling original 1000 pieces that Morgan came to light. Its exclusivity and uniqueness led to the expansion of the collector's base of the Morgan Silver Dollars.

There are many websites that showcase silver dollars of different kinds such as the silver JFK half-dollar, the Morgan Silver Dollar, the gold plated Silver Eagle Dollar and the Peace Dollar.

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Gold certificates are titles for a stipulated amount of gold. You can take physical delivery of the gold or trade on it through the certificates. Another scheme is to go in for a gold accumulation plan - one that allows you to buy gold for a fixed sum each month. This allows you to benefit from acquiring it at a market average price.
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In November 2005, Rick Munarriz of Motley Fool.com posed the question of which represented a better investment: a share of Google or an ounce of gold. The specific comparison between these two very different investments seems to have captured the imagination of many in the investment commuity and is serving to crystalize the broader debate. At the time of writing, a share of Google's stock and an ounce of gold were both near $700. On January 4, 2008 23:58 New York Time, it was reported that an ounce of gold outpaced the share price of Google by 30.77%, with gold closing at $859.19 per ounce and a share of Google closing at $657 on U.S. market exchanges. On January 24th 2008, the gold price broke the $900 mark per ounce for the first time. The price of gold topped $1,000 an ounce for the first time ever on March 13, 2008 amid recession fears in the United States.
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1907 U.S. Legal $5 notes. A later example of the popular "Woodchopper" notes. The central motif of a pioneer farmer with dog and family has long captivated collectors. Today these notes, while reasonably common, command good prices. Depending on condition most are worth between $80 and $200.
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Many Colonial, Early American and Confederate notes have been reproduced throughout the 20th century and sold as souvenir and novelty items or included as premiums with bubble gum. While the notes may look and feel old and brittle, as if they really were printed years ago, in actuality, paper produced before the early 20th century had a high rag content and lacked acid, the chemical that causes paper to become yellow and brittle. Genuine notes from this period remain quite white and supple.
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