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Junk Silver - Washington Quarter
U.S. Quarter junk silver coins consist of 90% silver bullion and are valued strictly on their metal content. Serving as everyday currency until 1965, these silver bullion coins are one of the easiest ways to buy silver coins. They are great if you are just starting your portfolio or if you want to save for emergencies.
Front/Obverse
Features a bust of George Washington facing left in profile. Design by John Flanagan from a facsimile of a bust sculpted in 1786 by Jean-Antoine Houdon. Also features the words "Liberty" across the top and "In God We Trust" to the left of Washington's head, with the year of mintage across the bottom.
Rear/Reverse
Also by John Flanagan, the reverse side of Washington Quarter junk silver coins features a bald eagle with the mottoes "In God We Trust" and "E Pluribus Unum" and the denomination "Quarter Dollar" stamped on the bottom.
Brief History
From 1932 to 1964, Washington Quarter junk silver coins served as legal tender in the United States. They are a much more valuable cousin of today's standard Quarters. Since 1965, investors have placed high value in these coins valued strictly for their silver content and not for any collectible value.
Coin Facts
- Mint: US Mint
- Type: Bullion (Investment)
- Mintage: Annually between 1932 and 1964 (except 1933)
- Silver Content: 5.67 grams, containing 90% silver, 10% copper
- Diameter: 24.26 mm in diameter (0.955 in.)
- Thickness: 1.75 mm in thickness (0.069 in.)
- Gross Weight: 0.182 troy ounces (5.670 grams)
- Face Value: $0.25
- Coin Highlights:
- Classic design by John Flanagan of George Washington
- Originally a circulation coin but also functions as silver bullion investment
- Carries a legal tender value
- Minted in Philadelphia , San Francisco, and Denver US Mint facilities
- Each coin consists of 0.164 troy ounces of 0.999 Fine Silver
Why Buy?
Junk silver quarters and other silver bullion coins represent one of the easiest ways to invest in precious metals. Anyone can buy these 90% junk silver coins for starting a precious metal portfolio. They're also great tools for barter in any emergencies and useful for everyday items like food. The term "junk" simply refers to the value of the coins as collectibles, not the actual condition of the coins. "Junk" doesn't mean "scrap" silver.
Learn more about 90% junk silver bullion coins along with other investment options and how to manage your gold and silver bullion investments by reading moreof the Buying Guide. If you have any questions or would like to buy junk silver coins for your portfolio, check Provident Metals for current prices.
