Stack pre-1965 US dimes, quarters, and half dollars — 90% US Constitutional silver bags and rolls at the lowest premiums in the industry. BOLD Precious Metals is an A+ BBB-rated bullion dealer trusted by more than 100,000 investors, with competitive live pricing against silver spot, full transparency on every face value lot, fully insured delivery, and a 100% authenticity guarantee on every order.
90% Silver - $1 FV Washington Quarter Circulated
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Buy genuine 90% junk silver coins at BOLD Precious Metals, an A+ BBB rated dealer trusted by 100,000+ investors since 2015. Junk silver refers to pre-1965 US dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and dollars composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, coins that circulated as everyday currency before the Mint switched to copper-nickel clad coinage. Shop dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and silver dollar bags and rolls below at some of the lowest premiums in the industry, with free insured shipping on US orders over $199.
If you have been searching for junk silver for sale or want to buy constitutional silver coins backed by genuine US Mint history, BOLD Precious Metals keeps a steady supply of pre 1965 silver coins in stock. Our constitutional silver for sale includes fractional silver coins in every common denomination, all genuine government issued silver coins struck for circulation decades before silver was removed from US currency.
Shop Junk Silver by Denomination and Face Value
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Denomination |
Silver Content per $1 FV |
Best For |
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Dimes (90%) |
.715 troy oz |
Smallest units, flexible trading |
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Quarters (90%) |
.715 troy oz |
Most popular, widely available |
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Half-Dollars (90%) |
.715 troy oz |
Larger individual coins |
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Morgan/Peace Dollars |
.77344 troy oz per coin |
Numismatic upside potential |
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$1 FV Bags |
.715 troy oz |
Entry-level investors |
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$100 FV Bags |
71.5 troy oz |
Most popular bulk size |
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$500 / $1,000 FV Bags |
357.5 / 715 troy oz |
Serious accumulators |
H2: Why Buy Junk Silver from BOLD Precious Metals?
BOLD Precious Metals has been a trusted source for genuine US silver coinage since 2015, with an A+ BBB rating and over 100,000 investors served. Every junk silver coin we sell carries verified 90% silver content, coins that were once real, circulating US currency and remain legal tender today, even though their actual value now far exceeds their stamped face value.
People invest in junk silver because it is affordable, junk silver has far lower premiums than popular silver bullion coin programs and privately-issued silver rounds or silver bars. We offer junk silver in flexible face value increments, from small starter quantities to substantial bulk bags, so you can build your silver position at the scale that fits your budget.
All orders over $199 ship free within the United States, fully insured and discreetly packaged. Our team is available at 1-(866)454-BOLD or support@boldpreciousmetals.com to help you choose the right denomination and quantity for your investment goals.
For collectors and silver stacking coins enthusiasts alike, our constitutional silver coins remain some of the most highly liquid silver coins available anywhere, recognized instantly by dealers and buyers nationwide. Because these are low premium silver coins to begin with, silver coin resale value tends to track closely with the spot market, giving you confidence that what you buy today can be sold easily down the road.
H2: What Is Junk Silver? — A Buyer's Guide
Understanding exactly what junk silver is, and why the name is misleading, helps you buy with confidence.
Junk silver is not actually "junk," these coins can prove valuable. The term refers to coins that have silver content but are not considered rare or collectible. These coins circulated as legal tender currency before 1965 in the United States. The term "junk" is used to describe them not because they are worthless, but because their value is primarily based on silver content rather than numismatic or collectible value.
In the United States, junk silver coins include dimes, quarters, and half-dollars minted between 1932 and 1964. These coins were composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. After 1965, the composition changed to a copper-nickel blend with no silver content. Morgan Silver Dollar and Peace silver dollars, minted from 1878 to 1935, are also classified as 90% silver and fall under the junk silver category when not in collectible condition.
These coins originally served as legal tender for everyday necessities like food and clothing. Today, people purchase junk silver for both investment and practical preparedness purposes.
H2: Junk Silver Face Value Explained — How Pricing Actually Works
This is the single most important concept to understand before buying junk silver, since pricing works differently than with standard bullion coins.
90% silver coins, rolls, and bags are referred to as "junk silver" because they contain a significant amount of silver but have no numismatic value beyond their silver content. A roll of 90% silver coins typically contains 40 coins. Depending on the denomination, a roll can have a face value of $5, $10, $20, or $50. A bag of 90% silver coins refers to a larger quantity of coins packaged together.
A $5 face value of pre-1965 quarters consists of 20 quarters. Each $1 face value of quarters contains .715 ounces of silver. This same .715 troy oz per dollar of face value applies consistently across dimes, quarters, and half-dollars, since all three denominations carried identical 90% silver composition. This means a $100 face value bag contains approximately 71.5 oz of pure silver, a $500 face value bag contains roughly 357.5 oz, and a $1,000 face value bag contains approximately 715 oz.
Understanding this conversion lets you compare junk silver pricing directly against the current spot price of silver, multiply the face value by .715 to get the approximate troy ounce content, then compare the asking price to that ounce total plus a modest premium.
H2: Dimes vs. Quarters vs. Half-Dollars vs. Silver Dollars — Which Should You Buy?
Each denomination offers a slightly different buying experience, and the right choice depends on your priorities.
90% Silver Dimes
Dimes hold a special appeal among 90% silver coins, available in three iconic designs: the Barber Dime, the Mercury Dime, and the Roosevelt Dime. Dimes offer the smallest individual silver content per coin, making them the most flexible denomination for small-scale trading or bartering scenarios, since each coin represents a smaller, more divisible unit of value.
90% Silver Quarters
Quarters hold a significant place among 90% silver coins, representing a versatile and widely recognized denomination. Within 90% silver quarters, there are three prominent types: Barber Quarters, Standing Liberty Quarters, and Washington Quarters. Quarters coins are the most commonly traded junk silver denomination and the easiest to find in bulk quantities, making them the most popular starting point for new junk silver buyers.
90% Silver Half-Dollars
Half-dollars contain the same .715 oz of silver per dollar of face value as dimes and quarters but in larger, fewer individual coins per bag, meaning a $100 face value bag of half-dollars contains far fewer coins to handle and store than the equivalent in dimes. Half-dollars showcase less luster in their finish and more visible wear than bullion coins which never entered circulation, but their silver content remains fully intact regardless of surface condition.
Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars
Dollars, Morgan and Peace designs containing 90% silver, were minted from 1878 to 1935. Worn, circulated examples of these coins are sometimes included in junk silver lots and carry a notably higher per-coin silver content (.77344 oz) than dimes, quarters, or half-dollars. Buyers should note that some Morgan and Peace dollars carry collector premiums even in worn condition, for coins purchased specifically for numismatic potential rather than pure silver content, see our dedicated Morgan Silver Dollars and Peace Silver Dollars listings.
H2: Is Junk Silver a Good Investment?
This requires a sober, realistic reply and not a sales blurb.
The case for junk silver
Junk silver is a hedge against inflation – in 1964, 1/4 was 90% junk and 25 cents. Today, it is valued more than 20 times higher than this. Compared to popular coin programs, or privately-issued rounds and bars, junk silver is sold at a significantly lower premium, and is one of the best value options to own physical silver content with your investment dollar.
A great investment solution for many of our customers is the purchase of silver in the form of junk silver, without paying a high premium for modern bullion. As you wander our bins of junk silver coins for sale, you will see all the common 90% silver coins for sale and you can purchase 90% silver coins or perhaps entire junk silver bags for sale, in any quantity you need to suit your physical silver investment plans.
A practical, recognizable form of silver
Junk silver coins may not be an even and standard amount of bullion like the American Silver Eagle, but they do have qualities that make them more desirable than bullion coins in some instances. US silver coins are readily accepted and easily recognized by anyone, even those who aren't familiar with American Eagles or Maple Leafs, as a glance at the date will confirm that they are made of at least 900% pure silver.
An honest consideration
Keep in mind that the worth of junk silver coins is subject to variation in accordance with the fluctuations in the silver market. It is vital to keep up to date with the latest prices of silver and to avoid any premiums or fees that may be imposed for purchasing and selling bulk silver junk coins. Unlike rare coins, the value of junk silver is determined solely by its silver weight and by the current spot price of silver, so remember that junk silver does not have much collector premium attached to it, and will be influenced by fluctuations in the spot price of silver.
What you'll actually receive
Dates and denominations you receive will be of our choosing, determined by stock on hand. This is the norm for junk silver bags, you aren't buying a specific silver date or condition, but rather silver content and face value. A few coins could be quite thin, if you're calculating the silver content, it would probably take nearly two worn coins to equal the weight of a less-worn coin, but reputable silver dealers weigh and verify bags to ensure that the silver content is correct, regardless of coin wear.
H2: How to Store Your Junk Silver
After getting bulk junk silver coins, it's crucial to store and preserve them. Silver can tarnish over time due to exposure to air and moisture. Use protective coin holders, tubes, and/or albums for silver coins to keep them in good condition and prevent damage.
Bag and bulk storage: Junk silver is usually rolled up in thick cloth or canvas bags. These bags will last long and can be kept with the coins remaining in them, but coin tubes will help count and handle coins for active traders.
Humidity - Keep junk silver in an area with low humidity. The silver tarnish is part of the coin's maturing process as a result of exposure to air and moisture over time, but the tarnish does not impact the coin's silver content or weight.
Larger holdings – If you have a large amount of junk silver, a fireproof home safe, secured to the floor, or a professional vault storage is advised. Customers who wish to store their holdings with the utmost security at other locations can choose BOLD Precious Metals bullion storage.
Silver content is the main interest of collecting bulk junk silver coins, but occasionally dates, mint marks, or coin varieties within the bulk coin can be collectible and have a premium. Before putting in any coins for general storage it is worth a quick examination of any coins that look unusually well-preserved.
H2: Selling Your Junk Silver
BOLD Precious Metals buys junk silver with our Sell To Us program if you have silvers for sale. We buy junk silver at a competitive price and our staff has experience in assessing junk silver of all denominations. Call us at 1-(866)454-BOLD or check our /sell-to-us page for an up-to-date buyback quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is junk silver?
The terms junk silver are used to describe coins with silver in them that are not rare or collectible. Coins were legal tender currency in the United States before 1965. The word "junk" is used because most of the value of such coins is in their silver content and not their numismatic or collector qualities. Junk Silver coins in the United States are 1932-1964 silver dimes, quarters, and half-dollars that are 90% silver and 10% copper. BOLD Precious Metals offers real pre-1965 junk silver in bags and rolls for all denominations.
Q2: Why is it called "junk" silver if it has real silver value?
The term “junk” is not a reflection of the coin's value, simply a term used by the numismatic industry. Junk silver coins are frequently referred to as "junk" because they have no numismatic value as a collectible coin, beautiful designs are the ones that collectors enjoy, but due to the coins being part of the circulation, the reliefs and luster of these coins have suffered over time. The silver content is not illegal, nor is it unrecognized, it's just that these coins are not rare and collector grade coins that can be sold for premiums over the silver value.
Q3: How much silver is in junk silver coins?
90% silver dimes, quarters and half dollars each have a face value of $1 and a .715 oz content. The smaller denomination silver dollars also had a lower silver weight per coin, with Morgan and Peace coins having slightly more silver per coin at .77344 troy oz each.
Q4: What years are junk silver coins from?
Junk silver coins in the United States are dimes, quarters and half dollars from 1932 through 1964. Following 1965, it was modified to include a copper-nickel alloy and no amount of silver. The silver dime, quarter and half dollar were all made with 90% silver until 1964, and the silver dollar was the last to be produced with 90% silver in 1935. Any dime, quarter or half dollar from 1964 or earlier is 90% silver; those from 1965 and onward are not.
Q5: How is junk silver sold — by coin, roll, or bag?
A roll of 90% silver usually consists of 40 coins and is sometimes known as a "silver roll. A bag of 90% silver coins is a larger number of coins in a package; bags were commonly used by banks to distribute coins. The face value of bags can vary significantly, from as low as $1 to as high as $1,000 or even higher, providing buyers the flexibility to get their bags at the scale they can afford.The face value of bags can range from as low as $1 and up to as high as $1000 or even higher, offering flexibility to the buyers to purchase them at their level of financial capacity. The small stake amounts of junk silver up to large bulk bags are available in flexible face value increments from BOLD Precious Metals.
Q6: Is junk silver a good investment compared to bullion coins?
Because junk silver is not as popular as silver bullion coin programs and privately-issued silver rounds or silver bars, they offer lower premiums, which is one of the most cost effective methods of purchasing physical silver. Junk silver coins are not a standard size, meaning they don't contain the same amount of bullion as 1-oz American Silver Eagles, but they have characteristics which sometimes make them desirable... they're easily recognized, even among those who aren't familiar with modern bullion coin programs. Investors who care more about the lowest premium than spot silver will usually find junk silver is the least expensive way to own silver as a physical asset.
Q7: Will I get to choose the dates and denominations in my junk silver bag?
No, dates and denominations that you receive will be the dealer's choice based on the stock available. This is the norm for junk silver as bags are usually made up of circulated coins that are purchased in bulk instead of minted. Each bag or roll will have certain dates, mint marks and individual coin condition, however you can expect the face value and corresponding amount of silver in the coins given.
Q8: Are junk silver coins still legal tender?
Yes, 90% silver dimes, quarters, half-dollars and silver dollars issued before 1965 continue to be legal tender in the United States at their face value. Their intrinsic silver value is, however, very much greater than their face value today. These coins are not bought and sold by the dollar value of the face; they are bought and sold by the value of the silver that is in them. A 90% junk silver quarter was worth 25 cents in 1964, and it now has a value of more than 20 times its face value due to today's silver prices.
Q9: How should I store junk silver coins?
After obtaining bulk junk silver coins, there is a need to store and preserve them correctly because the silver coins can tarnish over time because of its exposure to air and moisture. Use protective coin holders, tubes or albums created for silver coins to help keep them in good shape and free from damage. Junk silver is usually delivered in hard plastic or cloth/canvas bags that can be stored long-term in a simple manner. Keep bags in a cool, dry place and for large quantities of bags, use a fire rated home safe or a professional vault storage facility.
Q10: Can junk silver coins have hidden collector value?
Occasionally, yes. The first thing that is important when collecting bulk junk silver coins is the silver content, though there are times when specific dates, mint marks or coin varieties within a bulk coin collection may be collectible and command a premium. Consumers are surprised to find coins that are still in remarkable condition, early-date coins, or a certain mint mark in a typical junk silver bag. A high price paid is never a sign of a rare coin, but it is a possibility and one that has been documented that shouldn't be overlooked after receiving your order.
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