The short answer is “no” – you don’t have to have an account in order to use the site.
Without an account you can still go ahead and read all the blog posts, look for coins, use the secure shopping cart and checkout, etc. – however there are advantages to having an account and it’s free to set up and use.
To learn how accounts work, go to the main menu and follow the link: ACCOUNT > How accounts work on pre1946silver.com