90% Silver Coin Grab Bags (Junk Silver by Face Value)

90% Silver Coin Grab Bags (Junk Silver by Face Value)

90% silver coin grab bags offer a practical and historically proven way to own physical silver using genuine U.S. coinage struck prior to 1965. Often referred to as junk silver or constitutional silver, these coins are valued primarily for their silver content rather than collectible rarity, making them a popular choice among silver investors and long-term stackers.

Unlike modern bullion rounds or bars, 90% silver coins provide fractional silver exposure in recognizable U.S. denominations. Dimes, quarters, and half dollars allow buyers to accumulate silver by face value, making it easier to track holdings, diversify positions, and maintain flexibility within a precious metals portfolio.

Which U.S. Coins Are 90% Silver?

Most United States coinage minted before 1965 was struck in 90% silver. Common examples include Roosevelt dimes, Washington quarters, and Franklin or Kennedy half dollars. Earlier series such as Barber (Liberty Head) dimes, quarters, and half dollars may also appear depending on availability.

Whether you are building a silver stack, diversifying beyond modern bullion, or adding historically significant U.S. coinage to your holdings, 90% silver coin grab bags offer a time-tested approach to physical silver ownership.

What Is Junk Silver?

Junk silver is a common industry term for circulated U.S. silver coins that contain precious metal but carry no numismatic premium. Despite the name, junk silver is not junk — it simply means these coins are bought and sold based on their intrinsic silver melt value rather than date, condition, or rarity.

Because these coins once circulated as everyday money, they remain one of the most widely recognized and trusted forms of physical silver. This familiarity contributes to strong liquidity and makes 90% silver a foundational holding for many silver buyers.

Buying 90% Silver Coins by Face Value

Our 90% silver grab bags are sold by total face value, not by coin count. Each bag will total the stated face value regardless of the mix of dimes, quarters, or half dollars included. As a general guideline, every $1 face value of pre-1965 U.S. silver coinage contains approximately .715 troy ounces of pure silver.

Face value lots are available in multiple sizes, allowing buyers to choose the amount of silver that best fits their goals — from smaller entry-level lots to larger bulk allocations. Coin selection and dates will vary, and all coins are circulated condition.