Silver’s price has more than doubled over the past year, prompting many to sell their valuable coins and heirlooms. A 79-year-old Manhattan resident sold his mint-condition American Silver Eagle coin for $100 after its value skyrocketed due to a recent market surge, forcing him to consider an early inheritance for his one-year-old grandson instead of passing it down as planned.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-02-11/silver-s-xag-rally-fuels-rush-to-sell-jewelry-silverware-coins