Guide
Is silver a good gift?
Silver is one of the most affordable lasting gifts: a single coin costs far less than gold, it's real precious metal, and a coin from a meaningful year is easy to find.
Updated October 22, 2026 · Prices as of November 2, 2026, 6:20 p.m. Pacific
Silver gift ideas by budget
Silver is at $50.10 an ounce right now (the Kitco bid). The silver in each of these is worth, today:
| Gift | Silver in it today |
|---|---|
| A 1964 or earlier silver dime | $3.62 |
| A 1 ozt Silver Eagle or Maple Leaf | $50.10 |
| A Morgan or Peace silver dollar | $38.75 |
| A 10 ozt silver bar | $500.98 |
Expect to pay more than these figures: coins and small pieces sell for a premium over their silver. See how much gold or silver to give.
Gifts with meaning
- A Silver Eagle from a birth year: struck every year since 1986, and a classic baby or anniversary gift.
- A silver coin from someone's birth year: U.S. dimes, quarters, and halves dated 1964 and earlier are silver, so an older relative's birth-year coin is easy to find. See which coins are silver.
- A Morgan or Peace dollar for a gift with history.
What to know
- Silver tarnishes. Give coins in a capsule or tube, and keep them in an airtight container. See how to store it.
- Bullion over proof: proof and colorized "collector" coins cost far more than their silver and usually sell back for much less.
- Gift taxes: in 2026 you can give up to $19,000 to each person without filing a gift tax return, far more than most silver gifts.
General information, not tax advice.
Sources
- IRS, Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 annual exclusion, $19,000).
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