90% silver quarter

America the Beautiful Proof 90% Silver Quarters and 5 oz Silver Coins

American The Beautiful Proof 90% Silver Quarter coins

The America the Beautiful series was conceived as a continuation of the popular state quarters program that was launched in 2010. The series included 5 oz silver coins as well as 90% Silver Proof Quarters. The complete series included 56 different designs by its conclusion in 2021. For investors looking for options from the US Mint, these 90% Silver coins make an excellent option for junk silver investors looking to add weight to your stack.

Which Quarters are Silver?

junk silver quarters

US quarters that were minted before 1965 contain silver. The silver quarters were struck with an alloy that contains 90% silver. The melt value for each silver quarter is over $4.00 today. Silver quarters, like all 90% silver US coinage are sometimes referred to as “junk silver”. This is a common term adopted from the … Read moreWhich Quarters are Silver?