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90%/40%/35% US Silver Coins
90% Silver Coins ($1 FV, Circulated, Dimes, and/or Quarters and/or Halves)
The United States Mint has a rich history of coinages that date as far back as 1964. They have been prized possessions for investors and collectors who like ancient precious metals highlighting American culture and spirit. Today, BGASC is excited to offer to you 90 % Silver Coins with $1 face values in total in canvas bags! Coin Highlights: This product will be s...Read More
90% Silver Washington Quarters ($1 FV, Circulated)
These circulated 90% silver U.S. Quarters are sold by the $1 face value. Each $1 face value contains 4 individual quarters which total to approximately .715 ozt of pure silver. This generic selection of quarters dated 1964 and prior is almost always all Washington Quarters though the occasional Standing Liberty Quarter may be found. Often referred to as "junk silver" in th...Read More
90% Silver Coins ($1 FV, Cull, Dimes, and/or Quarters and/or Halves)
One of the easiest and most affordable ways to invest in silver is to purchase historic US coins. From the 1790s until 1964, silver denominations from the US Mint featured 90% silver content and a balance of 10% copper. Many of these denominations from the last century are still around and available to purchase, often in lots based on total face value. BGASC now has 90% Si...Read More
90% Silver Washington Quarters ($10 FV, Circulated)
Any quantity available for $2.79 per oz over spot!
These unsearched, circulated 90% silver Washington Quarters are being sold by the $10 face value coin roll (40 quarters). The 90% Silver Washington Quarter, originally designed by sculptor John Flanagan, was minted from 1932 to 1964. This well-known quarter de...Read More
90% Silver Washington Quarters ($100 FV, Circulated)
Any quantity available for $2.49 per oz over spot!
President George Washington’s image on the U.S. Quarter is one of the most familiar coin designs still in use today. First released in 1932, his portrait has remained on the obverse of the coin ever since, making it the longest-running design on any U.S. coi...Read More
90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollars ($100 FV, Circulated)
Any quantity available for $2.49 per oz over spot!
This $100 face value bag of circulated 90% silver Kennedy Half Dollars contains 200 coins in a sturdy bag. Each half dollar containing approximately 0.3617 ozt of pure silver. 1964 was the only year the 90% Kennedy Half Dollar was struck by the U.S. Mint for c...Read More
90% Silver Coins ($500 FV, Circulated, Half Dollars)
Any quantity available for $1.99 per oz over spot!
Investors and collectors have a wide range of options in the precious metals industry. From gold and silver bullion products to special and commemorative releases, the selection process is endless. However, for those in search of quality coinage that are affor...Read More
90% Silver Washington Quarters ($500 FV, Circulated)
Any quantity available for $1.99 per oz over spot!
The Washington Quarter is one of the longest-running coin designs in the United States. First introduced in 1932, this coin has remained in production for decades and is second only to the Lincoln Penny in its duration. From 1932 through 1964, these quarters w...Read More
90%/40%/35% US Silver Coins at BGASC
For those looking to invest in silver bullion, without breaking the bank, one popular option is 90%/40%/35% US Silver Coins. Before bullion coins, the US Mint had a long history of including silver content in circulation coinage. While these coins are older and could be heavily damaged, they’ve retained their value due to their silver content. Learn more about 90%/40%/35% US Silver Coins at BGASC.
90% US Silver Coins
From 1836 to 1964, the US Mint started to issue coins with a silver content of 90%. The other 10% was made up of copper to give these coins durability and better resistance to wear and tear. From 1794 to 1836, this mixture was 89.2% silver but was upped to 90% with the introduction of the Seated Liberty design.
From 1836 to 1964 all circulation coins from the Dime to the Dollar had a silver content of 90%. Designs over the years featured the following:
- US Dime: Seated Liberty, Barber Coinage, Mercury/ Winged Liberty, Roosevelt Dime (through 1964)
- US Quarter: Seated Liberty, Barber Coinage, Standing Liberty, Washington Quarter (through 1964)
- US Half Dollar: Seated Liberty, Barber Coinage, Walking Liberty, Benjamin Franklin, Kennedy Half Dollar (through 1964)
- US Dollar: Seated Liberty, Morgan Dollar, Peace Dollar (last date mark 1935).
40% US Silver Coins
In 1964, the US Mint finally said goodbye to 90% Silver Coins. However, the US Mint didn’t completely get rid of the silver content in their coinage. In the 1960s and 1970s, the US Mint produced a few coins that contained 40% pure silver content, the Kennedy Half Dollar, and the Eisenhower Dollar.
The Kennedy Half Dollar debuted in 1964 as the final 90% silver coin. From 1965 to 1970, these coins were up of a 40% silver and 60% copper mixture. In 1971, silver was eliminated from the Kennedy Half Dollar.
The Kennedy Half Dollar has a left-profile relief portrait of John F. Kennedy on the obverse and a modified presidential seal on the reverse.
The Peace Silver Dollar was last struck in 1935. It wasn’t until 1971 that Silver Dollars would be struck again by the US Mint. These silver dollars were known as the Eisenhower Silver Dollar due to the obverse design featuring a left-profile relief portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower. The reverse of these coins featured a bald eagle design based on the Apollo 11 insignia.
Circulation Eisenhower Silver Dollars were made up of the cupro-nickel alloy we see today. However, from 1971 to 1978, the US Mint did release some collectible Eisenhower Silver Dollars that contained 40% silver.
35% US Silver Coins
Only one coin in American history was issued with a 35% silver content. This coin was known as the War Nickel and was issued between mid-1942 and 1945. These coins feature the left-profile relief image of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse. The reverse displays a depiction of Monticello, which was the home of Jefferson.
Junk Silver
90%/40%/35% US Silver Coins are also commonly referred to as Junk Silver. This is because these coins have no numismatic value in terms of collectability. Investors and collectors purchase these coins simply for the silver value. Junk Silver is also more affordable, which allows people to purchase them in bulk for a relatively lower price than modern silver bullion coins.
Purchasing 90%/40%/35% US Silver Coins at BGASC
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