The United States Mint currently sells American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins to 11 Authorized Purchasers worldwide. The Silver Eagle Authorized Purchasers in the United States are: A-Mark Precious Metals in Los Angeles, SCB/Mocatta Bullion in New York, Jack Hunt Coin Brokers in New York, Salomon Smith Barney in New York, Prudential Securities, Inc. (New York), The Gold Center (Illinois) and HSBC Bank in New York, with sales domestically and abroad.
The international Silver Eagle Authorized Purchasers are Commerzbank International (Luxembourg), Deutsche Bank A.G. (Germany), Union Bank of Switzerland (Zurich) and Hang Seng Bank (Hong Kong).
The Bland-Allison Act of 1878 authorized the US Treasury to purchase 2-4 million ounces of silver per month to be coined into silver dollars. This was an attempt to boost the silver industry and increase money supply in the US economy.
Typically, local banks do not exchange money for silver directly. However, some banks may sell silver bullion or coins, allowing customers to purchase silver using cash or other forms of payment. It's best to check with your specific bank for their policies and offerings regarding precious metals. Additionally, local coin shops or specialized bullion dealers might be more suitable for exchanging money for silver.
Two authorized PCGS coin dealers in Mt. that I know of are Wayne Miller in Helena, and Missoula Gold and Silver Exchange. There are probably more, check the PCGA and NGC sites. Those are the two top third party grading companies.
Many coin dealers and jewelers buy gold & silver.
Jewelers and coin dealers buy gold and silver.
You can buy silver bars online from trusted precious metal dealers like BOLD Precious Metals, JM Bullion, or SD Bullion. They offer a range of sizes, from 1 oz to 100 oz, and ship directly to your door. Just be sure to buy from reputable sources to ensure authenticity and secure delivery.
Many coin dealers and jewelers buy gold & silver.
Coin dealers and jewelers do buy gold & silver coins.
So many coin dealers like Apmex, JM Bullion, SD Bullion, Bold Precious Metals, etc. You can visit this website for daily updates or subscribe to their newsletter so you can receive mail daily. I observe the prizing difference between these dealers. Bold provides minimum prizes as compared to others bullion dealers.
Everyone I've talked to, coin dealers, antique dealers, have said the value is silver melt only. Each coin is about 2.1 oz of sterling silver (which is 90% silver), so about 1.9 oz of silver. Dealers will pay 75-95% of silver melt, so each coin is worth about 1.5 x silver price per ounce.
Coin dealers and pawn shops buy silver and other precious metals.
It is possible to by silver through the mail. There are many online sites, like APMEX or Bullion Direct, where one can purchase silver bullion, bars or coins, and have them delivered directly to one's home. When shopping these sites, one should keep an eye out for prices, fees, delivery times, and possible minimum purchase requirements, as these may vary from site to site.