90% (percent) Silver Coins with a $5 Face Value Random Coins Our Choice

There are lots of coins that are worth more than their face value that is marked on them due to their bullion value. Most United States coinage dated pre-1965 consisted of 90% silver. Recognizable series would include (but not be limited to) Barber Dimes Quarters and Half Dollars (also often referred to as Liberty Head), Washington Quarters and Roosevelt Dimes.

The United States Mint was established under the Coinage Act of 1792, also known as the Mint Act. The Mint Act made gold and silver both legal tender and authorized the production of six different silver coins. The coins weights, fineness, and denominations were also determined within this act. The U.S. Mint continued to make silver coins a standard currency until the Coinage Act of 1965, in which the dime and quarter formulas were changed to eliminate silver from the mix entirely and the amount of silver put into half dollars was reduced from ninety to forty percent. Silver was not removed entirely from the half dollar until a second law was passed in 1970.

This $5 face value lot of 90% silver coins consists of genuine circulated U.S. coinage minted prior to 1965, when dimes, quarters, and half dollars were struck with 90% silver content. These coins are valued primarily for their intrinsic silver content rather than collectible rarity, making them a popular choice for investors seeking tangible, historically proven silver.

Each $5 face value lot may include a mix of Roosevelt dimes, Washington quarters, and Franklin or Kennedy half dollars, depending on availability. Coin types, dates, and mint marks will vary, and all coins are in circulated condition.

What Is "Junk Silver"?

The term junk silver refers to circulated U.S. silver coins that trade based on their silver melt value rather than numismatic premium. Despite the name, junk silver is widely regarded as a reliable form of physical silver due to its government-issued origin and consistent metal content.

Because these coins are familiar U.S. currency, they are easily recognizable and highly liquid. This combination of trust, history, and precious metal content makes junk silver a foundational component of many silver investment strategies.

Fractional Silver with Added Scale

90% silver coins naturally provide fractional silver exposure, allowing for flexibility beyond standard one-ounce bullion products. A $5 face value lot offers increased silver weight while maintaining the divisibility that dimes, quarters, and half dollars provide.

This balance of scale and flexibility makes $5 face value lots especially appealing for investors who want to consolidate holdings while still retaining smaller-denomination silver within their portfolio.

Buying Silver by Face Value

Purchasing 90% silver by face value simplifies accumulation and tracking. Face-value lots allow investors to estimate silver content efficiently without evaluating individual coin weights, making them ideal for both new and experienced silver buyers. When purchasing 90% silver in face value lots, each lot in total will add up to $5 according to their face value, so the number of coins can and will vary.

Whether you are expanding an existing silver stack, diversifying beyond modern bullion, or adding constitutional silver to your holdings, this $5 face value lot of 90% silver coins offers a practical and time-tested approach to physical silver ownership.

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