What is "90% Silver" (Junk Silver)?
90% Silver Coins - Mixed Halves - $100 Face Value
90% Silver Coins
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Before 1965, U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars were minted with an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. Investors call this "junk silver" because it has no collectible (numismatic) value—its value is derived strictly from its silver content.
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90% Silver Coins - Mixed Halves - $100 Face Value
These bags of 90% Silver Coins are dated 1964 or earlier and all coins will ship in a canvas bag. Beginning in 1965, the U.S. Mint began to subtract pure silver from the minting process reducing the 90% silver purity to 40%. Now, the mint has completely removed pure silver from the mix. Today, those...
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