Yes. These coins were 90% silver so at today's prices they're worth a minimum of $14-15 just as scrap metal.
But before you go dumping them at the nearest "we buy old coins" shop, you need to know whether they're worth more as collectibles. That involves answering specific questions related to the coins' dates, what mint mark they have (if any) and how worn they are.
For example, the most common 19th-century silver dollar is the famous Morgan design, considered to be one of the greatest U.S. coins ever made. It was struck from 1878 to 1904 and then again briefly in 1921. Many date/mint mark combinations are still pretty common and are worth in the $15-20 range, but there are others that are quite rare and sell for thousands. So, it's really important to check on your coins' specific values before doing anything with them.
Combined with dates and mintmarks there are 18 Morgan dollars struck in the 20Th century.
The most two most valuable are the 1903-O Morgan and 1928 Peace dollar, followed by the '21 Peace and the '02-S and '03-S Morgans.
Kennedy half-dollars minted 1965-1970 are 40% silver, so those are worth something. Then certain Eisenhower dollars minted in San Francisco also contain silver, but those were never released into circulation, but rather sold to collectors.
The last true silver dollars were made in 1935. That year marked the end of 90% silver dollars. The next silver dollars were made in 1971. These were Eisenhower dollars. They are not made of silver but rather of copper and nickel.
Silver Dollars were minted starting in 1794. There were no silver dollars minted in 1791
They are valuable because they are made of 90% silver.
None of these are silver, or have been since 1964. none of these are valuable in average circulated condition
US Trade dollars have more silver in them than Morgan dollars do. But in general the Morgans have higher values.
Half dollars minted before 1965 are 90% silver, and those from 1965-70 are 40% silver. Then with silver dollars, the last year for ones with actual silver in them was 1935 (there were no dollar coins from 1936 to 1970).
The 1966 Voyageur silver dollar with small beads around the edge is one of the most valuable silver dollars. It's listed at over $1700. Don't confuse it with the regular 1966 which is worth about $4 or 5.
In uncirculated or near mint condition, perhaps $2-3. They're not especially valuable.
A silver coined issued for the sole purpose of trading in the Orient with China, Korea, and Japan. It is out of circulation.
There is a 1921 dime that is estimated to only have 400 left.
Combined with dates and mintmarks there are 18 Morgan dollars struck in the 20Th century.
To a collector it worth around 2 dollars fir the silver content.
Simple answer is NO. Some fakes are made from low grade silver but most are not. So it may have a little value if it is silver.
Generally not. When it comes to silver dollars, usually the Philadelphia mint (which used no mintmark) are more common than the branch mints. Nearly all Carson City silver dollars ("CC" mintmark) are worth a premium over their silver values, and there are a handful of San Fransisco silver dollars ("S" mintmark) worth several times their silver values. However, it all depends on the year of the silver dollar.