<prompt> Human: I have probably 100 1oz silver eagle coins given to me over the years from my grandparents and Im wondering if its a good idea to cash them in now and pay off some debt. I have about 11000 in student loans and 6700 left on a car. What do you guys think? Is the price of silver expected to drastically change in the near future?  <response>: Its difficult to predict future prices, but its worth noting that precious metals are at historic highs right now, even if you adjust for inflation. Plus, unlike stocks or bonds, silver doesnt pay interest or a dividend so it doesnt make sense to hold it unless you expect prices to continue to rise. Id sell the silver and retire some of your debt. 