SWISS AMERICA: THE FINANCIAL JENGA PLAYBOOK

Buying Silver Morgan Dollars Political pressure, not public demand, brought the Morgan Dollar into being. There was no real need for a new silver dollar in the late 1870s; the last previous "cartwheel," the Liberty Seated dollar, had been legislated out of existence in 1873. The beautiful Morgan Silver Dollar was sculpted by George T. Morgan is considered by experts to be the peak of the engraver's art. Morgan Silver Dollars were minted between 1878 and 1904. Then in 1921, Morgan Dollars were again minted as an encore and the last year of the series. Gem quality uncirculated Morgan Dollars are sought after by coin collectors and investors alike. The Morgan Dollars are avidly sought by coin collectors and silver investors looking for extra leverage to the silver price. Because of their true scarcity and strong collector demand they can appreciate in a rising silver market much faster than silver bullION

Buying Silver Peace Dollars The "war to end all wars" fell far short of that noble aspiration. What history now refers to as World War I, which ravaged Europe from 1914 to 1918, did stir worldwide yearning, however, for peace. Following the war, there was widespread sentiment for issuance of a coin that would celebrate and commemorate the restoration of peace. First struck in 1921 the Peace silver dollar instantly became one of the most popular silver coins in American history. Many consider this silver coin to be the last "true" American silver dollar minted for circulation. The Peace Dollars are avidly sought by coin collectors and silver investors looking for extra leverage to the silver price. Because of their true scarcity and strong collector demand they can appreciate in a rising silver market much faster than silver bullion.

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