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This post on Silver In Pocket Change took me back. I remembered spending some time with my dad going through the change he took in at his store. We were on a treasure hunt, looking for silver dimes, quarters, and halves which were minted on or before 1964. Why? Well, 1964 was the last year that many coins were minted from 90% silver. In a short time, the value of the silver was much more then the face value of the coins.
In fact, half dollars were still 40% silver from 1965 until 1970, and many people report finding silver halves in bank rolls and pocket change today! People who live near banks in smaller towns tend to have the best luck. Apparently the large coin distributors who serve larger banks already go though the change, or else too many people have already been treasure hunting to make looking worthwhile.
However, you can still find quantities of US silver coins for sale at flea markets, auctions, and online auctions. This is often the cheapest way to buy silver because you aren’t paying for a fancy coin. And US silver is something that everybody recognizes. To get more help understanding the value of US Silver Coins, try this free US silver coin value calculator.
Also note that WWII coins were minted with some silver because other base metals were in short value during the war effort. A lot of people do not know about that, so learn about the value of WWII Silver Nickels.
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