Junk Silver Coins

Junk Silver Coins are coins which derive most of their value from silver content alone. Traditionally, this has been a low premium method of investing in silver. It also has an interesting benefit. Because the coins are actual legal tender coins, the face value of the coins will provide an ultimate back stop for the value of the investment.


On a dealer level, junk silver coins are usually purchased in $1,000 face value bags. They are sold based on the value of the silver content plus a mark up. A $1,000 face value bag of junk silver will contain over 700 ounces of pure silver. See the various junk silver coin values for different coin series.

On a retail level, junk silver coins can be bought in any size, although its often convenient to purchase based on face value increments. This makes determining the silver content value easier.

On this site you will find $5, $10, $100, and $1,000 face value junk silver coins for sale. Also various values of 40% junk silver and 90% silver dollar rolls.