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Question by 2keepucool: When did silver (pre-1965) coins disappear from circulation. Im curious, i wasn't born during that era.?
Did silver coins (dimes, quarters, half dollars) go away instantly the moment clad coins came out? Did silver coins remain in circulation for a few more years ie: 1966, 67, 68, 69? Im curious, i collected coins for nearly 12 years. I wasn't born during the 60's or even 70's. I just want to know 
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Answer by Al L
In the early 1970's the price of silver went to an all time high when Nixon took gold and silver off the money standard. A lot of people melted their silver coins and sold the silver.
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1 Oz SILVER U.S. Coin 90% pure Pre 1965 Half Dollar Quarters Dimes 1964 &↓ junk
$1.00 Face Value Pre- 1965 US Silver Coins Halves,Quarter and Dimes
1 Oz SILVER US Coin 90% pure Pre 1965 Half Dollar Quarters Dimes 1964 &↓ junk
Originally posted 2011-03-06 01:54:18. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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Question by sagen: What do you need to make gold/silver coins at home?
I have started refining gold and am having trouble finding all the tools to make my own coins or tokens at home. I know you need a bench press and blank cutter but and upper and lower die. But where do you get them? And what are the steps to make something to be proud of. Not some back porch hammer slapped junk. I want to put my sons name on them so they must look very good! Can you tell me how AND where to get my needed tools?
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Answer by muncie birder
The Greeks made absolutely beautify coins using hand cut dies, a hand cut glob of silver or gold and a very heavy hammer. The tetradrachmas of Syracuse were absolute works of art and coin collectors today are willing to pay thousands for them. As for where to obtain dies already made, you might call Silvertown in Winchester, In and ask they where they get their dies made. They actually will make the coins for you if you wish. My company had some made by them. I have one.
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2 Ounces US 90% Silver Coins - Lot Halves, Quarters, and Dimes Bullion Not Junk
48 HIGHLY RECOGNIZABLE OLD US JUNK SILVER COINS 1/2 LB LOT pre-1965, free S&H
90% Silver Coins One Half Ounce -- NICE COINS, NO JUNK (#2210)
Originally posted 2010-09-15 04:54:26. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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Question by flipperr: Silver coins?
What holds more value for silver coins, coins that are new or old coins? I have a set of both old and new but I want to know which one hold more value.
Also is the value of silver based on the "ounce" or "type of coin" that goes into circulation?
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Answer by Taiping
It depends on which is the rarest and the grade of the coin. There are no circulating silver coins. The silver value is far more than face. Most countries in the mid 1960 stopped striking silver coinage for general circulation. When it come to bullion coins such as the silver eagle with a face value of it sells for at least 18 to 20 times that, then it is the one ounce of silver in it unless it happens to be a low mintage or special one, that had few minted. Another thing what do you mean by old, old is the 1800's and before.
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SHARP ZEELANDIA! 1738 COLONIAL SILVER 2 STUIVER NICE COIN!
7/8-.OZ RARE HAROLD LLOYD FILM STAR PRODUCER MASONIC COIN STERLING SILVER + GOLD
2003 FRANCE 1 1/2 Euro Proof Silver French Coin TOUR ecu belgique germany medal
Originally posted 2010-07-29 06:50:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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Question by Pietro: What coins should I buy for my collection?
I'm 25 years old, and recently I decided that I needed a hobby. So I came up with the idea to start a coin collection. I've been buying U.S. Silver Dollar Eagles (some slabbed some not), old Morgan Dollars, and 90% pre 1964 silver coins (junk silver).
I've been going to all of the local coin shops trying to find a dealer that I can trust. Well, today I went to a coin shop that I had never been to before. He gave free appraisals, so I decided to stop in to see what he thought of my collection so far. I explained to him that I was relatively new at this. Upon looking at my coins, he said that I had been overcharged because basically all of my coins were only worth melt value. It was very discouraging.
My question is; what coins should I buy in order to have a collection that I can be proud of? a collection that will hold it's value? A collection that one day will be profitable?
Should I only buy slabbed coins? which ones? What silver coins should I buy? what gold coins should I buy? He said that I didn't have any "special" coins? what did that mean?
Here is what I have managed to buy in one month:
slabbed 1986 Silver Eagle MS69
2008 Silver Eagle
1oz silver bullion bar
1 oz silver philharmonic 2008
1902-o Morgan Silver Dollar VG
1902 Morgan Silver Dollar VF
1901 Morgan Silver Dollar F
3oz of pre 1964 90% junk silver
1913 Type1 Buffaloe Nickle
1905 5 piece cent
Can somebody please help guide me in the right direction! Tell me what I should be looking for, and what I should be buying?
Thank You
Are there any books that you would recommend?
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Answer by BD in NM
There is an old adage in the hobby that says; "Buy the book before you buy the coin." In other words educate yourself a little bit and you will enjoy the hobby better. Get a copy of the Red Book as a basic reference book, join a local coin club and maybe even join the ANA.
Your local coin dealers should know how to contact a local coin club and the ANA website is money.org.
As far as what to collect, that is more of a personal decision. You could try to put together a type set which would let you collect a sample of many different coin types. This would give you a feel for what is out there and what is not. Once you have narrowed down your interest you could focus on that coin series or type.
I actually have several different coin collections that I work on at different times. I focus on Lincoln cents but have a type set I am working on and also collect Confederate currency. There is also the coin that is just cool and interesting that I will buy every once in a while.
Don't let the dealer discourage you. It sounds a little like he was trying to get you to keep coming back to his shop with a negative comment about the purchases you made at the other dealers. Most dealers are pretty straight up and will deal fairly with you. Just remember they can only offer you wholesale prices when you sell to them. They are in the business to put bread on their table and can't do that if they are buying at retail.
In the end a little education will help you spot someone who is being straight up and someone who is not.
Most important have fun.
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INVESTOR JUNK SILVER LOT # 126 - 2 LBS US SILVER COINS FREE S+H READABLE DATES!!
INVESTOR JUNK SILVER LOT # 125 US SILVER COINS PRE 1965 READABLE DATES FREE S+H
INVESTOR JUNK SILVER LOT # 127 - 8 OZ 1/2 LB US COINS FREE S+H READABLE DATES!!!
Originally posted 2010-07-14 16:49:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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Question by Bonnie: How do I find the value of silver coins if I want to cash them in and get what they are worth?
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Answer by Regular Guy
There are a million online charts for the value. You could check ebay and see what the same coin is up to in the bidding. Lastly, go to the library or a bookstore and either checkout or but the coin guide. Good Luck!!
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Silver Lot of Pre-1965 90% Silver Coins: $1.30 face value!!! NO RESERVE
CANADA ~ $7.30 FACE VALUE of 80% SILVER COINS ~ $5.30 IN QUARTERS & $2 DIMES
Small Collection of US Silver Coins $1.00 Face Value
Originally posted 2010-09-19 09:30:16. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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Question by Eclipse Girl: Can anyone tell me how much I could sell these Mexican Coins for?
1948 5 pesos 30g Mexican Silver Coin
1987 Juarez Mexican Silver Coin
??? Thanks
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Answer by liberty 911
A 1948 Mexican 5 Pesos contains 0.8681 troy ounces of silver which is currently worth about US, and the coin is worth only slightly more than that. 1987 Mexican 50 Pesos is only worth US even if like new. These are retail prices, and a coin dealer would pay wholesale prices. The Mexican Peso was devalued in 1993, so the coins would be worthless as currency if you tried to spend them in Mexico today. I hope that helps.
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1948 AND 1947 Mexico silver coin-5 Pesos Cuauhtemoc-30 grams of .900 Silver LOTE
SILVER Coin 1948 MEXICO Mexican CUAUHTEMOCS 5 Pesos 30 grams .8681 oz BEAUTIFUL
Mexico 1948 5 Pesos Large Silver Coin - Toned Uncirculated Condition
Originally posted 2010-07-30 08:35:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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Question by ale: Are there Machines to dectect junk Silver Coins?
I know when you go and dump change into the coin star machines they can detect coins that are junk silver. Are there any coin sorting machines where I can insert rolls of quarters or dimes to sort which ones are junk silver ?
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Answer by gooeyjim
Probably not. Just any coins before 1965 except nickels and pennies are junk silver (in the U.S)
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Roll of (40) 90% Silver AU/BU Mixed Washington Quarters - NOT JUNK
Originally posted 2010-11-11 11:59:05. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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Question by Monica: How much are Mexican silver coins?
I have several silver coins with one peso printed on them from 1926-1955
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Answer by Sam San
none
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Originally posted 2010-08-07 15:45:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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Posted by junkgurl in Junk Silver Coin FAQ, tags: 1900., can't, coin, coins, dollar, figure, from, made, name, silver, were
Question by tony: what US silver dollar coins were made 1900. I have one coin from 1900 and can't figure out the name of coin?
I have one coin from 1900 and can't figure out the name of the coin, It is a silver dollar. In front of coin it says liberty in god we trust and has the date 1900. And has a women standing up with her hand out. And in back of coin it says United states of America. 1 oz fine silver one dollar, I know for sure is is not a Morgan dollar.
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Answer by jabbotuk
It sounds like a commemorative coin - legal tender but not standard issue - because standard issue would not bear the inscription "1 oz fine silver".
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1956 FRANKLIN SILVER HALF 90% SILVER MS/BU/UNC US COIN GREAT LOOKING *inv0001078
1952-D FRANKLIN SILVER HALF 90% SILVER MS/BU/UNC US COIN GREAT LOOKING*inv001081
1900-P Morgan Silver Dollar U.S. Coin Lot T7447L
Originally posted 2011-01-19 05:50:45. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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Question by mossme89: Is now a good time to invest in bullion coins?
So the economy seems like it could hit the fan again anytime soon, so i was thinking, would it be a good idea to invest in something of material value like silver coins? I was thinking about getting the Kennedy half-dollars (even the ones with 40%) silver or "junk silver". As long as a coin has more material value than its face value, im happy. Are coins with more material value than their face value rare, or is it something that if i go to a bank i would have a good chance of picking them up?
if i would buy coins, i would get them from a bank for face value. Would this work?
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Answer by Judy
Be a bit careful with coins.
They are easy to buy, hard to sell.
You are not paying for the gold weight - you are paying for the desgin also.
If you go to sell and no one wants your design you'll come out losing.
Go on ebay and look at all the people selling exactly what you are about to buy for much less.
My dad did it for a few years and has regretted it all his life.
If you collect the coins - do it as a hobby - not as an investment.
Open a brokerage account.
But something called GLD = gold
or SLV = silver
This is the REAL way to invest in gold and silver - the way smart people do it.
Contact Charles Schwab or Fidelity Investments.
They don't charge a penny for opening an account.
The commission for buying your gold stock will be less than 10 bucks.
You can also buy long term cd's for free
You can aslo buy gold bullion from a treasury office.
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Lot: $2.50 Face Value US 90% Silver Coins, "Junk Silver", pre-1965 - No Reserve
.40 FACE VALUE JUNK US 90% SILVER COINS $.10
Lot: $2.50 Face Value US 90% Silver Coins, "Junk Silver", pre-1965 - No Reserve
Originally posted 2010-10-29 23:46:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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