1921 Silver Dollar: Values, History & Collector Guide

Designs of the 1921 Morgan and 1921 Peace Dollars

The year 1921 was a turning point in American coinage, producing both the last Morgan Silver Dollars and the very first high-relief Peace Dollars. Dive into mintage figures, current values, and what makes each coin special—and see why the 1921 Silver Dollar remains one of the most sought-after issues in U.S. numismatics.

Understanding Silver Eagle Premiums

The US Mint is one of the oldest continually operating minting operations in the world and all other mints use variants of the Mint’s processes. The Mint remains one of the world’s largest producer of coins today. Issues related to the production of bullion coins have led to huge increases in Silver Eagle premiums in recent years.

Many investors are looking to buy sovereign bullion coins from other mints. While many are still buying 1 oz silver eagles, some are concerned that the Mint suppliers are also making huge profits from the record high premiums caused by the shortages.

Investors Losing Confidence in the US Mint, while Coin Minting Reports $171 Million Net Loss

Keeping up with investors demand has been a difficult task for the US Mint. The pandemic lockdowns caused a total shut down of mint operations, forced mine closures and caused other widespread disruptions throughout industrial supply chains.

Problems for the Mint only got worse as investor demand for bullion investment coins skyrocketed because of the pandemic. For a few months, the minting of Silver Eagle coins was secretly shifted to the Philadelphia Mint for the first time in history as backorders began to pile up.

PAMP Suisse Fractional Gold Bars: Lady Fortuna, Lunar Series and More

PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna 10 gram gold bar

PAMP Suisse is world-renowned for its exquisite fractional gold bars featuring the iconic Lady Fortuna and other stunning designs. From wearable gold pendants to the collectible Lunar Series, discover why these 24k gold bars are a top choice for investors and collectors alike—offering flexibility, liquidity, and prestige in the precious metals market.

2023-W Proof Gold Eagle and Buffalo Coins from the US Mint

2023-W Gold Eagle Proof 4 coin collectors set with box (ogp) and coa

The US Mint releases proof finish versions of the American Eagle and American Buffalo coins each spring. The coins are meticulously minted to a mirror-like finish which highlights the astonishing details sculpted into each.

Resale premiums on proof finish coins are higher than bullion. Dealer Buyback prices are often a few percent above melt value for coins that are in mint state.

Why the 1 Gram Gold Bar Is a Smart First Step Into Gold Investing

The selection of government mint one gram gold bars available from online bullion dealers are minted are an excellent way to stack gold in fractional increments.

The dealer premiums for 1 gram bars can seem high when comparing them against a solid full ounce, however, they remain a practical options for incremental buying fractional gold.