Silver prices have surged lately, but what you'll actually get for your coin depends on a few different factors.

Both options offer exposure to the precious metal, but the premiums, liquidity and collecting value can differ.

Silver's spot price is just the starting point. Premiums, dealer fees and the product form all impact cost.

Silver just hit a new record high, but the spot price isn't what you'll pay for silver bars in the current market.

Silver’s roughly 210% rise over the past year has had a dramatic impact on returns for investors in silver ETFs.

Those coins you have stored away could be worth more than you think, especially with recent spikes in precious metal prices.

The recent boom in silver value has led to an increase in people selling silver coins at local stores and the trend may continue to grow in the ...