think if you want to collect coins the best way for you to spend it would be either buy different years of ASE and buy more Half dollars for you collection. I don't think you will be happy if you buy rounds or bars. being you are new at collecting buy the coins you like and if you want silver buy ASE they go from 1986-2006. So I would see if you can get one from your birthyear and then start in 2006 and work your way back. but it your money so do what makes you happy























