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This $1 face value lot of 90% silver coins consists of genuine circulated U.S. coinage struck prior to 1965, when American dimes, quarters, and half dollars were composed of 90% silver. These coins are valued primarily for their silver content rather than numismatic rarity, making them a popular choice for both silver investors and long-term stackers.

Each $1 face value lot may include a mix of Pre-1965 coinage like 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. Each $1 Face Value Lot contains .715 ounces of actual silver weight. When purchasing 90% silver in face value lots, each lot in total will add up to $1 according to their face value, so the number of coins can and will vary.

What Is Junk Silver?

The term junk silver refers to circulated U.S. silver coins that contain precious metal but carry no collectible premium (this includes Pre-1965 us coinage like Roosevelt dimes, Washington quarters, and Franklin or Kennedy Half Dollars. Despite the name, junk silver is not junk—it simply means these coins are traded based on their intrinsic silver melt value rather than rarity or condition.

Because junk silver consists of familiar U.S. coinage, it remains one of the most widely recognized and trusted forms of physical silver. This recognizability, combined with fractional sizing, makes it appealing to investors seeking tangible assets with historical credibility.

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.

Fractional Silver and Portfolio Flexibility

Unlike modern one-ounce bullion rounds or bars, 90% silver coins naturally provide fractional silver exposure. Dimes, quarters, and half dollars allow for flexible allocation and easier valuation, which is why they are often used to complement larger bullion holdings.

Their smaller denominations and long history of circulation contribute to strong liquidity, making them suitable for diversification within a precious metals portfolio without relying solely on larger-format bullion.

Buying 90% Silver by Face Value

Purchasing silver by face value offers a straightforward way to accumulate physical silver. Face-value lots simplify tracking and stacking, allowing investors to estimate holdings efficiently without evaluating individual coin weights. Remember a rule of thumb is that every $1 Face Value (no matter the mix of silver dimes, quarters or half dollars) will add up to .715 troy ounces of pure silver. On the flip side $1.40 face value of pre-1965 silver coinage adds up to 1 troy ounce of pure silver.

Whether you are building a silver stack, diversifying a metals portfolio, or adding historically proven U.S. coinage to your holdings, this $1 face value lot of 90% silver coins provides a practical and time-tested approach to physical silver ownership.

In this lot you will receive an assortment of ninety percent silver coins for a total of one dollar face value that are randomly selected. Condition and selection will vary as well. Each lot will arrive in a resealable plastic bag.

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