Throughout history there have been occasions that were marked by a silver dollar proof. In 2009 it is the Abraham Lincoln commemorative proof to celebrate the year of his birth. There are 500,000 coins available for the occasion and they currently range in the $60 range for those who are interested. Of course the price will vary depending on where you purchase the coins. The available information did not state if they would be available for circulation but as a proof it is not likely.
This is certainly not the first silver dollar proof to become available but it is the newest to date. There are many previous occasions when the issuance of a proof was used. The Eisenhower proof is currently selling for $14, so if you are looking for an inexpensive silver dollar proof you may want to start with some of the older ones. On the other hand the 2005 Marine Corps Commemorative proof sells for about $80. The price you pay for the proofs depends on the occasion, the number of available proofs and the popularity of each one. Like any other coin, collectors will control the price you can expect to pay.
In order to find out the value and availability of any silver dollar proof you can conduct online research. If you are looking for a particular proof you may need to look a little longer unless it is a very popular issue. In addition you want to remember that each dealer sets its own prices, so if you are on a budget you can do a price comparison and find something that meets your budget requirements. You have to remember that the more important the occasion the more you are going to have to pay for the commemorative proof that it represents.
For the true collector there are many different possibilities in which you might want to invest. In some years you may only find one or two commemorative proofs while other years you may see three or more. Choosing the best one for a collection is a decision the serious collector has to make, especially if he or she only has a specific amount of money to spend at that time. There are many of the silver dollar proofs from which you can choose so even if your funds are limited you will be able to choose something new for your collection.
A good way to choose your proofs is to write down those occasions that are of interest to you and begin looking for the coins that commemorate those occasions. You will usually find an advertisement online or locally that will provide the newest information-write it down even if you don't plan to purchase any proofs at that time. You will have the information handy for later and will be able to make your selections from your "wish list." It is also something you can provide your family for birthday, Christmas or graduation gifts. Coin proofs are never out of season and are something you can even start for your child.
Rachel Barr
Monday, June 22, 2009
Visiting the Silver Dollar Bar
For both fun and entertainment you may want to visit a Silver Dollar Bar. As the name implies you can expect to find a display of silver dollars throughout history. Sometimes you may find them on display throughout the bar or you may find them inlaid into the bar or other areas. In one location the display in the bar is all 1921 silver dollars while in other, the grille, they are inlaid throughout the dining area. For those who are interested in silver dollars this gives you a chance to see different coins-maybe some you don't have or didn't know existed. For those who are not collectors it's a chance to see the silver dollars that served as legal tender at various times in history.
At the Silver Dollar Bar in Wyoming you will be able to drink, eat and enjoy live entertainment. While you are eating and enjoying yourself you have the opportunity to admire the different silver dollars that are on display throughout the building. You may want to take a notepad along in case there are some coins you would like to research when you get home. It's certainly a wonderful way to spend an evening or even a few days of vacation. Most people wouldn't go to a bar or grille just to admire the coins but the Wort Hotel has everything you need and gives you a taste of life in the Old West. It may not be important for the locals but for anyone visiting from out of town or out of state it can be an adventure in itself.
Wyoming is certainly not the only place to find the Silver Dollar Bar by any means-you can find them in various locations throughout the mid-west and even into some parts of Canada. You will be able to enjoy yourself and see some of the way the Old West was while you admire the various decorations and memorabilia at the Silver Dollar Bar. Before you go out of town look into finding a Silver Dollar Bar and enjoy the silver dollars on display as well as the Western atmosphere that permeates throughout the bar, grille and/or hotel. Surrounding yourself with such an atmosphere can only help you in your quest for more coins to add to your silver dollar collection.
You also may want to research the location where you are going to discover the type of entertainment the bar or hotel offers. Sometimes you will find a hotel attached as in Wyoming but other times it is just the bar or bar and grille. These are things you will want to find out before you leave. Choose the location that has the best of everything in the world of silver dollars so when you return home you will have something new to add to your collection. Doing research before you go will help you make the right decision and provide the information you need before you book your reservation.
Rachel Barr
At the Silver Dollar Bar in Wyoming you will be able to drink, eat and enjoy live entertainment. While you are eating and enjoying yourself you have the opportunity to admire the different silver dollars that are on display throughout the building. You may want to take a notepad along in case there are some coins you would like to research when you get home. It's certainly a wonderful way to spend an evening or even a few days of vacation. Most people wouldn't go to a bar or grille just to admire the coins but the Wort Hotel has everything you need and gives you a taste of life in the Old West. It may not be important for the locals but for anyone visiting from out of town or out of state it can be an adventure in itself.
Wyoming is certainly not the only place to find the Silver Dollar Bar by any means-you can find them in various locations throughout the mid-west and even into some parts of Canada. You will be able to enjoy yourself and see some of the way the Old West was while you admire the various decorations and memorabilia at the Silver Dollar Bar. Before you go out of town look into finding a Silver Dollar Bar and enjoy the silver dollars on display as well as the Western atmosphere that permeates throughout the bar, grille and/or hotel. Surrounding yourself with such an atmosphere can only help you in your quest for more coins to add to your silver dollar collection.
You also may want to research the location where you are going to discover the type of entertainment the bar or hotel offers. Sometimes you will find a hotel attached as in Wyoming but other times it is just the bar or bar and grille. These are things you will want to find out before you leave. Choose the location that has the best of everything in the world of silver dollars so when you return home you will have something new to add to your collection. Doing research before you go will help you make the right decision and provide the information you need before you book your reservation.
Rachel Barr
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