Here are the most effective ways to source junk silver at the lowest possible prices: 1. Direct from the Bank (The "Face Value" Hunt)
: Stick to established sellers with high "flair" (positive transaction history) to avoid scams. 3. High-Volume Online Dealers
Finding "junk silver"—pre-1965 U.S. coins like dimes, quarters, and half-dollars that are 90% silver—is less about luck and more about knowing where the pros hunt.
: Dimes, quarters, and halves dated 1964 or earlier. 40% Silver : Kennedy half-dollars dated 1965–1970.
: Visit your local bank and ask tellers for rolls of half-dollars or Eisenhower "big" dollars. Tellers often have loose coins in their drawers that they are happy to exchange for modern bills. What to look for :