The first question is, what kind of "silver dollar" are you referring to?
If you mean a true silver dollar minted in the 1930s or earlier, spending it for $1 wouldn't be sensible because these coins are worth far more for their silver content and probably even more than that as collectibles. You can sell them for about $10 to one of those "we buy gold" places, or sell them for a minimum of $15 - possibly much more - to a collector.
If you mean a $1 coin minted since 1979, they're not silver, they're either copper-nickel or brass, and are worth only $1. These coins ARE legal tender, are still being minted, and should be accepted anywhere unless the clerks haven't been properly instructed as to what valid US Coins are in circulation.
If you mean one of the old large-size Ike dollars (1971-78) these too are only worth $1 but most stores aren't set up to count these coins because they don't fit in modern counting machinery.
Old silver dollars are still legal tender at face value. However, if it's dated 1935 or earlier, then it's worth much more than a dollar for the silver.
Yes, in the United States silver dollars are accepted as currency. But it would be highly unwise as its worth much more than its actual currency.
No.
No silver dollars were minted in 1969 in the United States. The only coins still minted in silver at time were Kennedy half dollars with 40% silver content.
No silver dollars were minted in 1969 in the United States. The only coins still minted in silver at time were Kennedy half dollars with 40% silver content.
Yes they are. Half dollars are still US legal tender.
Technically no; you are supposed to change your dollars into pesos. However, many shops along the border will accept dollars. Ask first.
Yes, they are still available
It it still legal tender, so they should accept it.
1964 for dimes and quarters, and half dollars with 90% silver. Halves from 1965-70 were still 40% silver.
All redemption in silver ceased on June 24, 1968. But the notes are still legal tender.
Half dollars have never been made out of pure silver but all half dollars minted before 1965 are 90% silver, halves dated 1965-1970 are 40% silver. Circulation issue halves dated 1971 and later are copper nickel and thus worth 50 cents. The US still makes commemorative half dollars such as the 90% silver proof half dollars made from 1992-present.