While most folks seem to be mad for gold Silver has been steadily growing in value .
Although Silver has not grown at the same rate as gold it will probably never reach the dizzy heights of gold.
One investor tried to corner the market in silver but was eventually foiled .

Some recent Gold Coins auctions on eBay:

#44 ~ 1851 LARGE CENT ~ OLD COPPER COINS FROM GOLD N SILVER SHOP ~ GREENSBORO NC {keyword}

US $5.80 (5 Bids) End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 8:52:50 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

LA VICOMA CIGAR LABEL-WOMEN-CHERUBS-GOLD COINS {keyword}

US $130.00 End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 8:53:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $130.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

#45 ~ 1852 LARGE CENT ~ OLD COPPER COINS FROM GOLD N SILVER SHOP ~ GREENSBORO NC {keyword}

US $7.50 (8 Bids) End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 8:53:30 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Set of 4 Vintage Pilsner Glasses with Turqouise and Gold Coins 1950's/60's {keyword}

US $6.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 8:54:06 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list