One of the most popular ways to invest in silver is the 90% U.S. “bag” of junk silver.
The word “junk” refers only to the value of the coins as a bullion investment and not to the actual condition of the coins. These bags contain coins with a 90% silver composition (“coin silver”) and consist of U.S. dimes, quarters, and half-dollars dated 1964 or earlier. Each bag contains approximately 715 troy ounces of actual silver with a face value of $1000. Bags can be purchased in any size.
An investor should expect to pay a $6.00 to $7.25 (current as of June 21, 2023) per ounce “premium” over the spot price of silver. Generally, an additional per ounce “premium” is levied for half-dollars over dimes or quarters due to the higher silver content, consumer preferences and the fact that fewer half-dollars were minted than dimes or quarters. This additional per ounce “premium” varies depending on market conditions.
There are several advantages when acquiring junk bags of silver. Firstly, junk silver was produced by the U.S. government and is U.S. legal tender. Secondly, junk silver is internationally recognized as a trading medium and therefore, highly liquid. Additionally, junk silver is divisible, providing small increments when used for exchange. Bags of junk silver are NOT currently allowed in self-directed IRA’s. For purposes of barter, NNA recommends dimes or quarters.
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