Sell Junk Silver Coins | 90% & 40% Silver Coin Value
Free, no-obligation offers on 90% and 40% silver coins from buyers since 1990. Paid by cash, check, ACH or wire.
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Get a Free Offer on Your 90% Silver Coins
Have a coffee can of old dimes, rolls of pre-1965 quarters or a bag of half dollars? American Rarities makes it easy to sell 90% silver coins. We have been buying coins since 1990 and have purchased over $400 million in coins, bullion and currency. Our razor-thin margins let us be the strongest silver coin buyer of pre-1965 90 percent silver coins and 40 percent silver coins. No one pays you more.
Tell us the face value and denominations you have, or text photos, and we will send a free, no-obligation offer. Payment is immediate by cash, check, ACH or wire, and mail-in shipments are fully insured at our expense. Selling silver bars or rounds too? Visit our Gold and Silver Bullion page.
Sell Your Junk Silver in 3 Simple Steps
Free, no-obligation offers from silver coin buyers since 1990.
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1Send Photos and/or an Inventory List
Tell us the face value and denominations, snap a few phone photos, or both. Loose coins, rolls and bags are all fine. Use the form below or text them to 720-600-4740.
2Get a Free Written Offer
An experienced buyer reviews your silver and sends a free written offer based on the current silver price. There is no obligation and no pressure to sell.
3Get Paid Fast
Accept and choose cash, check, ACH or wire. Payment is immediate. Ship by insured mail-in at our expense, or meet one of our buyers in person by appointment for large collections.
What We Buy
| Coins We Buy | Silver | |
|---|---|---|
 | DimesBarber, Mercury and Roosevelt, 1964 and earlier | 90% |
 | QuartersBarber, Standing Liberty and Washington, 1964 and earlier | 90% |
 | Half DollarsBarber, Walking Liberty, Franklin and 1964 Kennedy | 90% |
 | Kennedy Half Dollars1965 to 1970 only | 40% |
 | Wartime Jefferson NickelsMid-1942 to 1945, large mint mark above Monticello | 35% |
 | Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars1878 to 1935. See our silver dollar buyer page | 90% |
 | Rolls, Bags and Mixed LotsAny quantity, including junk silver bags | 90% / 40% |
How 90% Silver Coin Pricing Works
Junk silver is bought for its silver content, so every offer starts with two numbers: the current silver spot price and the total face value of your coins. Every $1 in face value of pre-1965 dimes, quarters or half dollars contains about 0.715 troy ounces of pure silver, whatever the date, design or wear. So $10 in face value holds about 7.15 troy ounces of silver.
40% silver Kennedy half dollars (1965 to 1970) contain less than half the silver of a pre-1965 half dollar, and wartime nickels are 35% silver, so they are priced separately. Some dates, mint marks and high-grade coins are worth more than their silver value, so let us know if you have key dates or coins that look uncirculated.
To get an offer, simply tell us the face value and denominations you have, or text photos. Our silver coin buyers will reply with an immediate, hassle-free, no-obligation offer. Before you sell, read our guides on how to sell your silver coins for top dollar and choosing a reputable silver coin buyer.
What are Junk Silver Coins?
“Junk silver coins” is a common term for U.S. silver coins minted before 1965 that contain 90% pure silver. These include dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins. While they might be called “junk,” they hold real value due to their silver content. We also buy 40% silver coins, like Kennedy half dollars minted from 1965 to 1970. To take a deeper dive into 90 percent and 40 percent silver coinage, including silver content per coin, visit our 90% silver coin guide, or see our 90% silver coin values page.
Questions About Selling 90% Silver Coins
What are 90% silver coins?
U.S. dimes, quarters and half dollars dated 1964 and earlier, along with Morgan and Peace silver dollars, are made of 90% silver and 10% copper. They are often called junk silver because most are valued for their silver content rather than as collectibles. You can spot them by date, and by their solid silver edge with no copper stripe.
How is my offer calculated?
Offers are based on the current silver spot price and the total face value of your coins. Each $1 in face value of circulated 90% silver contains about 0.715 troy ounces of silver, so the melt value is face value times 0.715 times spot. Our razor-thin margins let us pay close to that figure. Tell us the face value of each denomination, and mention any better dates, mint marks or uncirculated coins.
Are any of my silver coins worth more than melt?
Yes, a few dates and grades are. Look for the 1916-D, 1921 and 1921-D Mercury dimes, the 1932-D and 1932-S Washington quarters, Barber coins in sharp condition, early Walking Liberty halves and the 1949-S and 1955 Franklin halves. Uncirculated rolls, proofs and varieties also bring premiums. We check every group for these coins, so you do not need to sort them yourself.
Do you buy 40% silver Kennedy half dollars and wartime nickels?
Yes. We buy 1965 to 1970 Kennedy half dollars, which are 40% silver, and 1942 to 1945 wartime Jefferson nickels, which are 35% silver, along with all pre-1965 90% silver coins. Because they contain less silver, they are priced separately: a 40% half holds about 0.1479 ounce and a war nickel about 0.0563 ounce of silver.
How much junk silver do I need to sell?
Any amount. We buy 90% and 40% silver coins in any quantity, from a handful of coins to rolls, coffee cans and full $1,000 face value bags. Larger amounts are simply counted and priced by face value. If you have a lot of silver, a quick count by denomination, such as $50 face in quarters and $20 face in halves, is all we need to make an offer.
How do I send my coins and get paid?
Once you accept our offer, we give you simple shipping instructions. Silver is heavy, so use a sturdy box and pack rolls snugly; about $1,000 face value weighs around 55 pounds. Mail-in shipments are fully insured at our expense, or you can meet one of our buyers in person by appointment. Payment is immediate once your coins arrive, by cash, check, ACH or wire.
Free Appraisal for Your Junk Silver Coins
Email, Text, or Use This Form To Send Us Your Inventory List or Pictures
Email: staff@americanrarities.com | Text: 720-600-4740
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- Silver dollar bag values
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- 40% silver Kennedy half dollars
- 90% silver coins value guide
- Sell proof sets and mint sets with silver
- Silver proof set values
- Sell all types of silver coins
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- Getting the best price for junk silver bags
- What to avoid when selling 90% silver coins
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