Best Silver Coins To Buy For Survival < TRENDING >

The 1 oz American Silver Eagle is the most recognizable silver bullion coin in the world.

Often considered the gold standard for survivalists, "junk" silver refers to U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars minted in 1964 or earlier.

: Dimes are particularly valuable for small transactions (e.g., buying a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk) where a full ounce of silver might be too much.