By: Gregory J Nelson | 2010-03-29 | City Guides Branson has long been the home of American craftsmanship. And there's no better time to experience that craftsmanship first-hand than at Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Missouri. read more
By: Gregory J Nelson | 2010-03-27 | Destinations Branson, Missouri remains one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country. And Silver Dollar City remains one of the most popular vacation destinations in Branson! read more
By: rachael barr | 2010-03-18 | Insurance The 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar was one of many silver dollars that was designed by George T. Morgan and minted in the United States in the time span of 1878 to 1904. Morgan started his minting career a read more
By: Rachel Barr | 2010-04-01 | Crafts The silver dollar collection you are considering should be one filled with interesting stories and history. The United States Mint has been producing these coins since 1794, but for some reason, many versions of the coins never really took hold. Although single dollar coins have been popular in other cultures, in the United States, they were often put on the backburner or no longer produced at all since there was such a lack of interest in using them for many years. read more
By: Rachel Barr | 2010-03-31 | Trading For those interested in collecting rare and unique American coins, the 1804 just may be one of the first they'll want in their collection as this coin is not only one of the rarest but also one of the most popular. Considering these dollars weren't even made until 1834 and are still so popular says a lot about them. There are 15 known specimens of the 1804 Silver Dollar. read more
By: Rachel Barr | 2010-03-31 | Trading Throughout the years, different coins have been designed and minted with specific reasons or purposes, whether it was to fulfill a need for coins, to celebrate some memorial event, as an investment tool or as a commemorative piece. The 2006 Silver Dollar is a coin that has fulfilled many needs to both collectors and the public in general. read more
By: Rachel Barr | 2010-04-01 | Trading Getting the most accurate silver dollar price can be difficult. Silver coins have been used in the United States since 1794 and while that was more than 200 years ago,, not all coins are considered to be exceptionally valuable. The United States mint produced a good number of these coins over their lifetime. Today's silver dollars are not minted for regular circulation but more so for collectors. Still, those who have a shiny silver dollar in their hand often want to know the value of it. read more
By: Rachel Barr | 2010-04-01 | Crafts 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. read more
By: Rachel Barr | 2010-05-24 | Crafts Beginning in 1792 the United States was allowed to produce silver dollars for use as legal tender. When the paper dollar came into existence some years later the use of dollar coins became obsolete with periods when the US mint didn't even strike any coins larger than the half dollar. read more
By: Ray Higdon | 2010-03-27 | Trading There are a lot of people right now wondering what to invest in. Does it make sense right now to invest in Silver Dollar Coins or are there better things to invest in? read more
By: Rachel Barr | 2010-04-01 | Investing While silver dollar money was the only source of legal tender in centuries gone by, it has diminished in popularity and in some instances has been removed from circulation by the U.S. Mint. It is rather a strange phenomenon when you look at other countries-the United States is the only country to focus on wide spread use of paper money in such a small denomination. Why is it so unpopular here yet popular in other countries? Perhaps it is because we have become accustomed to paper money since it has been around for so many years now. read more
By: Mark Ruda | 2010-05-15 | City Guides The city of Branson in MO has had an amazing year in 2008 and it tends to be even so much better in 2009. In 2008, Branson opened some special attractions which will definitely interest lots of travelers. Many annual events became better and bigger than before. Below are some details of what happened in 2008 in this beautiful Ozark city, as well as what is ahead in the year of 2009. read more
By: Sonny Stevens | 2012-03-13 | Destinations Branson, Missouri is definitely an exciting location to visit! There's so much to do to keep the whole family busy. It's tough to choose which in turn activities are best, but listed below are 10 of the things that I love regarding Branson. The weather inside Branson is average with temperatures ranging from 25 to 49 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter with many occasional snowfall. The average summertime temps range between 67 in order to 89 degrees. No visit to Branson would be full without trav read more
By: Rachel Barr | 2010-05-24 | Crafts So prominent was the silver dollar at various points in history that there are many different hotels that bear the name. In addition to the Silver Dollar Hotel you will also find bars and other establishments bearing the same name. Of course, the concept of the original Silver Dollar Hotel has changed over the centuries though remnants of its past remain. Today you may not find the same sights at that once existed but you will find many different types of memorabilia such as matchbook covers, drawings and even brothel coins. read more
By: yakovsmirnoffs | 2010-12-28 | Theater Don't forget about the camping facilities while taking in the local shows in Branson, MO. From bare-basics campgrounds to all-inclusive RV Parks, there is something for every camper in and around Branson, and in close proximity to taking in a Branson show. read more