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The United States Mint no longer produces circulation currency using silver and gold, but that was not always the case. The most recent coins in US circulation featuring higher silver contents were the Kennedy Half Dollar coins available from 1965 to 1970. Right now, you can purchase 40% Silver Coins with a total face value of $1 (USD) online from JM Bullion. Coin Highl... Read More
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The Washington Quarter was designed in 1932 and introduced into circulation to replace the Standing Liberty Quarter design that had been suspended in 1930. Just the second president to feature on a circulation coin, Washington was the first former president to... Read More
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Following the long-running Walking Liberty Half Dollar coin design, the United States Mint introduced a new design on the 50-cent piece in 1948 that focused on one of the nation's Founding Fathers. Benjamin Franklin appeared on the half dollar from 1948 to 1963. Right now, 90% Silver US Franklin Half Dollars are available to purchase online from JM Bullion with a total face value offering of $1 (USD). Coin Highlights: Arrives in small pla... Read More
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The US Mint has a rich history of issuing 90% silver coins. Though formerly issued in circulation silver coins, as of 1965, 90% silver coins are not issued with the intention of circulation use and many come from coin sets or other special issues released starting in 1992. Right now, 90% Silver Coins from these programs are available to purchase online from JM Bullion. Coin Highlights: Arrives inside plastic bags! Total face value of $... Read More
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| 1+ | $31.85 | $32.18 | $33.18 |
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During World War II, the United States government initiated a variety of restrictions on goods and materials available to the general public. This was done to ensure that essentials such as metal, rubber, and nickel were available for the production of tanks, planes, bullets, and bombs to support the American war effort. Today, 35% S... Read More
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The Standing Liberty Quarter design was the shortest-lived image introduced on the US quarter-dollar coin in the 20th century. Even by comparison to the Barber Coinage, which halted in 1916 but was introduced in 1892, the Standing Liberty design was in production for just 14 years in the 20th century compared to 16 years in the same century for its predecessor (24 in total... Read More
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Pre-1965 90% United States half-dollars from JM Bullion are available and ready to ship to you immediately. This product listing offers $10 bags of pre-1965 United States half-dollar coins, but they are not a specific design nor a specific condition. Today, you can buy 90% Silver Half Dollars in batches with a total of $10 (USD) face... Read More
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George Washington holds the distinction of not only being the leading Founding Father of the United States, holding the nation together politically and leading its rag-tag Continental Army against the British Army, he was also the first man to ever hold the of... Read More
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One of the most popular coin designs from American history is the Standing Liberty design that graced the US quarter from 1916 to 1932. This image was designed by Hermon Atkins MacNeil, and replaced one of the many circulation designs from US Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. Today, 90% Silver Standing Liberty Quarters are available from JM Bullion. Coin Highlights... Read More
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In 2016, the United States Mint celebrated the centennial release of three of its most iconic and beloved coin designs of all time. Included in that list is the Standing Liberty Quarter design from Hermon Atkins MacNeil. You now have the chance to own one of the original coins from US circulation with the purchase of 90% Silver Standing Liberty Quarters from JM Bullion tod... Read More
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| 1+ | $2,921.50 | $2,951.93 | $3,043.23 |
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This bag of US 40% Silver features $500 total face value of 40% silver coins containing approximately 147.5 troy ounces of pure silver. The coins contained in each bag are in varied condition and will usually be Kennedy Half Dollars, meaning that each bag will... Read More
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The US Nickel has a unique history that sets it apart from many other American denominations. First introduced in 1792 and produced from 1794 to 1805, the nickel was originally known as the US half disme, an old spelling for the word “dime.” It wasn’t until 1866 that the US 5-cent coin was known as the nickel. Among the unique issues of this coin, the War Nickels of the 20th century are by far the most sought-after. Right now, 35% Silver Wa... Read More
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| 1+ | $6,561.00 | $6,629.34 | $6,834.37 |
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We are delighted to offer these $1,000 face value bags of Kennedy Half Dollars minted between 1965 and 1970. These U.S. silver coins contain approximately 295 ounces of pure silver and are extremely collectible. These coins are comprised of 40% silver and are ... Read More
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| 1+ | $8,631.70 | $8,721.61 | $8,991.35 |
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Benjamin Franklin is one of the only non-presidential figures to ever feature on a circulation coin in the United States. During an era in which the US Mint was replacing old images of Liberty with former US Presidents, Franklin found his way onto the half dol... Read More
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The United States Mint reintroduced the silver dollar coin into circulation for a brief period in the 1970s with an effigy honoring former US Army General and 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. The circulation coins featured a copper-nickel clad format while the silver collectible versions contained 40% silver content. Right now, 40% Silver Eisenhower Dollar Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion. Coin H... Read More
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The United States Mint is, arguably, best known for its American Eagle, American Buffalo, and America the Beautiful bullion coins. Look beyond these products in the catalog and you will find that the US Mint has also produced a wide range of commemorative silver coins for sale since the reintroduction of commemorative silver coins in 1982. Now, Half Dollar US Mint Commemor... Read More
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The Kennedy Half Dollar design from the United States Mint is the most recent and current design for the 50-cent piece. The design was conceived of quickly following President Kennedy’s assassination in November 1963. By January 1964, a bust of the president was ready for production on the half dollar. The 90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollars are available to you here today for purchase totaling $1 Face Value from JM Bullion. Coin Highlights: ... Read More
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Arguably one of the most popular coin designs ever from the United States Mint, the Walking Liberty design from Adolph A. Weinman now features on the American Silver Eagle bullion coin and was originally in circulation on the country’s 50-cent piece. Today, 90% Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars are available to you online from JM Bullion. Coin Highlights: Available to you in small plastic bags! Date marks from 1916 to 1947! Cont... Read More
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The current design of the US dime bears a bust of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the torch of Liberty. This design was introduced to the series shortly after President Roosevelt’s death in office and launched with a 1946 date mark. From that year until 1964, all Roosevelt Dimes in production had 90% silver content. Today, you can purchase 90% Silver Roosevelt Dimes in a $1 Face Value allotment online from JM Bullion. Coin Highlights: ... Read More
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Throughout much of American history, the United States Mint issued its circulation coins with precious metals content. In fact, this practice continued through 1964 before the US Mint finally introduced a cupronickel alloy that included no precious metal content. The Washington Quarter, still in production today, was the last design for the 25-cent piece to feature 90% silver content. Today, 90% GEM Proof Washington Quarters are available to you ... Read More
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The Barber Coinage was available from the United States Mint from 1892 to 1916. The collection is so-named because it offers designs on the obverse of the dime, quarter, and half dollar that are the same and were created by Charles E. Barber, the 6th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. Now, 90% Silver Barber Half Dollars are available to you for purchase online from ... Read More
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Please note that this product may be packaged in resealable bags at our discretion. JM Bullion is please to present $10 bags of Kennedy Half Dollars. These coins range between 1965-1970 and are in various forms of condition. These United States silver coins are collectible and worthy of investment. Right now, you can buy 40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollars in $10 face value... Read More
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One of America’s most beloved coinage designs was undoubtedly the Mercury Dime. Outshined in its day by the Walking Liberty Half Dollar, the Mercury Dime remains on the most popular historic designs to this day, and was created by the same man who developed the Walking Liberty Half Dollar: Adolph A. Weinman. Right now, you can purchase 90% Silver Mercury Dimes online from JM Bullion. Coin Highlights: Arrives in protective plastic contai... Read More
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only president in American history to serve more than two terms in the White House. Elected to a record four consecutive terms, his fourth term was cut short by his sudden death as World War II wound down. Today he is remembered on the face of the US dime. Right now, 90% Silver Roosevelt Dimes are available to purchase from JM Bullion. Coin Highlights: Arrives in protective plastic packaging. Cons... Read More
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There is no president from 20th century America that was more popular than John F. Kennedy. Elected in 1960 as the youngest man to hold the office, and the first-ever Catholic, Kennedy was immensely popular among Americans of all generations. The 90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar coin is now available from JM Bullion. Coin Highlights: Ships to you in a plastic coin tu... Read More
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Benjamin Franklin was one of the most influential Founding Fathers of the United States, but his role was far from the battlefields or the halls of Congress throughout much of his career. Franklin was an inventor and writer, and more importantly, an overseas diplomat currying favor for the American cause during the Revolution. Right now, the 90% Silver Franklin Half Dollar... Read More
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One of the most popular American presidents of the 20th century was John F. Kennedy. The youngest man ever elected president and the first Catholic, Kennedy served until his assassination in November 1963. Kennedy is honored with his portrait on the nation’s circulation half-dollar coin, but the first year of the series was the most significant. Today, 90% Silver Kennedy... Read More
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Please note that this product may be packaged in bags or rolls at our discretion. With their 35% silver makeup, Silver War Nickels have become increasingly popular with investors and collectors of precious metals. These US Nickels where minted by the United States during World War II and contain 35% silver. JM Bullion is pleased to offer bags of US War Nickels that amount to $10 face value. Coin Highlights: Arrives in bags or rolls of ... Read More
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Please note that coins are picked based on our current inventory at the time of placing your order. We cannot guarantee which type of coins will be in each bag, however each bag will contain a total of $100 face value. Furthermore, most bags will contain only one single denomination of coins (i.e. quarters, OR dimes ) and not a mix. JM Bullion is pleased to offer thes... Read More
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One of the most iconic coin designs on modern circulation US coinage is the image of President George Washington on the US Quarter. Debuting in 1932 and maintaining its place on the obverse to this day, Washington’s portrait is the longest running design on an American circulation coin today. Right now, 90% Silver Washington Quarters are available for purchase from JM Bu... Read More
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Please Note: Picture is an example only. Coins will be from designs of our choice based on our current inventory and may be a collection of the same design. When most investors think of investment-grade coins or collectable coins from the United States Mint, the Silver American Eagle, Gold American Eagle or Gold American Buffalo come to mind immediately. For those witho... Read More
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The term junk silver is used in reference to former circulation US coins that were issued with actual silver content. This occurred throughout the vast majority of US coining history. Among the original coins issued by the United States Mint between 1794 and 1836, most silver coins had 89.2% silver and 10.8% copper. Beginning in 1836, many coins were bumped up to include 90% silver content and 10% copper. At special points in time, the US Mint issued coins with 40% and 35% silver. Now is your chance to learn all about these various forms of junk silver available from JM Bullion.
The vast majority of former US circulation denominations were available with actual silver content in the coins. This applied to a variety of denominations from the dime to the dollar, with the date range for 90% silver production covering roughly 1836 on the front end to 1964 on the backend. In 1964, the price of silver was so high that most of the coins in circulation were more valuable for the silver content contained in the coins than the assigned face value. All coins issued as of 1965 now feature a cupro-nickel alloy instead. Available denominations and designs include:
Only two coins in US history have ever been issued with 40% silver content, and in one case the coin issued was only available as a proof specimen. When Kennedy Half Dollar debuted in 1964, it was the final year in which US coins were issued with 90% silver content. From 1965 to 1970, the US Mint actually issued the circulation Kennedy Half Dollar with 40% silver content and 60% copper. This makes the 1965-1970 Kennedy Half Dollars the only circulation coin with such a purity level.
However, the Kennedy Half Dollar was not the only US coin released with 40% silver. The US Mint revived the US silver dollar program in 1971 with an effigy of President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse. The coins were going to be produced with 40% silver content, but the mint opted not to do this for the circulation coins. With that said, it did decide to produce collectible proof versions of the Eisenhower Silver Dollar from 1971 to 1978 with 40% silver.
The release of US silver coins with 35% silver content was limited to a specific denomination for a set period of time under extreme circumstances. As the US found itself pulled into World War II, nickel was identified as a critical supply for the war effort. As such, the US Mint was asked to find a way to remove the metal from the production of US nickels. From mid-1942 to 1945, the US Mint issued the nickel with 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese, down from the traditional 75% copper 25% nickel combination. These coins are affectionately known as the War Nickels.
Junk silver refers to these various types of former silver circulation currency. The denominations referenced above featuring 90%, 40%, and 35% silver remain popular to this day with collectors for the beautiful designs on the obverse and reverse fields, and with actual silver content, each one represents a more affordable investment in silver than modern silver bullion specimens.
JM Bullion carries a wide range of junk silver specimens in each of the silver contents and designs mentioned above. If you have any questions, please contact us at 800-276-6508, chat with us live online, or email us directly.
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