Completing our series on junk silver pieces that carry a numismatic value, these half dollars can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars. It may be worth it to check the dates and mint marks in your collection! Barber Half Dollars pre-1900– The Barber Half Dollar was first minted in 1892. Even in poor…
Seek Out These Junk Silver Quarters
Junk silver is valued for its affordability, accessibility, and — of course — silver content. It can be purchased in bulk from a vendor, or, sometimes, found “in the wild.” But some coins bear an extra value, above and beyond their silver content. Keep an eye out for these significant quarters. Barber Quarters 1900– There’s…
More Than Your Average Junk Silver: Valuable Dimes
Junk silver is a great addition to any investment strategy, as it includes not only easily recognizable pieces for use as trade items in a crisis, but it also is affordable to buy and possible to find in everyday transactions. Some pieces of junk silver are particularly valuable because they also have a numismatic appeal…
Finding Junk Silver “In The Wild”
“Junk” silver, or circulated coins valued for their silver content rather than face value, are increasingly sought-after. Because junk silver is recognizable, affordable and has convenient silver content, they are a good choice for survival silver collectors and investors of all kinds. There is a difference between silver bullion coins and rounds and junk silver….
12 Days of Christmas: Gifts for Junk Silver Collectors
A gift of junk silver is no throwaway. Find the right pieces for the junk silver collector in your life with these choices from Provident Metals for the fourth day of Christmas. 40% Silver US. Kennedy Halves | $1 Face Value Add .715 troy ounces of silver and one of the most popular coin designs…
12 Days of Christmas: Stocking Stuffers
On the first day of Christmas, spread the joy of silver and gold to everyone with these perfect stocking stuffers from Provident Metals. Air-Tite Coin Holders of All Sizes Fill your stocking with Air-Tites to protect all the Christmas gifts you’ll find under the tree. Provident Metals offers a range of sizes and styles. BU…
