{"id":3798,"date":"2024-11-10T21:41:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T21:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/?p=3798"},"modified":"2026-05-26T23:28:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T23:28:51","slug":"junk-silver-what-you-need-to-know-about-90-silver-coins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/junk-silver-what-you-need-to-know-about-90-silver-coins\/","title":{"rendered":"Junk Silver: What You Need to Know About 90% Silver Coins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Junk silver<\/strong> is one of the most efficient, flexible ways to own physical silver, especially when premiums are compressed. If you\u2019ve ever wondered <em>what junk silver is, what it\u2019s worth today, and how many ounces are in a bag<\/em>, this guide covers the essentials (and the quick math) so you can compare prices with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Junk Silver? (and why investors love it)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Junk silver refers to circulated U.S. coins with no significant numismatic premium whose value derives mainly from their silver content. Most are <strong>90% silver<\/strong> coins minted <a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/collection\/Junk-Silver-Coins\/\">pre-1965<\/a> (dimes, quarters, half dollars, and silver dollars). The category also includes <strong>40% silver<\/strong> halves (1965\u20131970) and certain <strong>40% Bicentennial<\/strong> issues, plus <strong>35% silver War Nickels<\/strong> (1942\u20131945).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1964-kennedy-half-dollar-coins.webp\" alt=\"90% Silver 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars\" class=\"wp-image-3799\" style=\"width:331px;height:441px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">90% Silver 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Why stackers like it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tight spreads &amp; high liquidity<\/strong> vs many modern collectibles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Small denominations<\/strong> (great for flexibility and resale)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recognizable<\/strong> designs that are easy to verify<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Often the <strong>lowest premium per ounce<\/strong> among government-minted options when markets are calm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">90% vs 40% vs 35%: What U.S. Coins Count as \u201cJunk Silver\u201d?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>90% Silver (pre-1965)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dimes:<\/strong> Barber (1892\u20131916), <a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/dime-values-by-year-what-are-your-dimes-worth-1892-present\/\">Mercury (1916\u20131945)<\/a>, Roosevelt (1946\u20131964) \u2013 <strong>0.0715 oz<\/strong> each (circulated)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quarters:<\/strong> Barber (1892\u20131916), Standing Liberty (1916\u20131930), Washington (1932, 1934\u20131964) \u2013 <strong>0.1787 oz<\/strong> each<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Half Dollars:<\/strong> Barber (1892\u20131915), Walking Liberty (1916\u20131947), Franklin (1948\u20131963), <a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/kennedy-half-dollar-key-date-values-guide-ddo-errors-matte-proof-coins\/\">1964 Kennedy<\/a> \u2013 <strong>0.3575 oz<\/strong> each<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Silver Dollars:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/morgan-silver-dollar-value\/\">Morgan (1878\u20131921)<\/a>, Peace (1921\u20131935) \u2013 <strong>0.7735 oz<\/strong> each (these often carry some collector premium)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40% Silver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kennedy Half Dollar:<\/strong> <strong>1965\u20131970<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>0.1479 oz<\/strong> each<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bicentennial 40%:<\/strong> special Mint sets only (1976) \u2013 Half Dollar <strong>0.1479 oz<\/strong>, Quarter <strong>0.0739 oz<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/silver-coin-melt-values\/1971-1976-Eisenhower-Silver-Dollar\">Eisenhower Dollar <strong>0.3161 oz<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>35% Silver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>War Nickels:<\/strong> <strong>1942\u20131945<\/strong> (mint mark above Monticello) \u2013 <strong>0.0563 oz<\/strong> each<br><em>Great low-denomination junk silver; premium and buyback spreads can differ by dealer.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast Reference: Ounces per Face Value (90% Coins, Circulated)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/silver-coin-melt-values\/1916-1947-Walking-Liberty-Half-Dollar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/walking-liberty-half-dollars.webp\" alt=\"Walking Liberty Half Dollars\" class=\"wp-image-3800\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">$5 Face Value Walking Liberty Half Dollars<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Face Value (90%)<\/th><th>Approx. Troy Ounces*<\/th><th>Melt Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>$1<\/td><td><strong>0.715<\/strong><\/td><td>$52.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$5<\/td><td><strong>3.575<\/strong><\/td><td>$260.05<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$10<\/td><td><strong>7.15<\/strong><\/td><td>$520.09<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$50<\/td><td><strong>35.75<\/strong><\/td><td>$2,600.46<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$100<\/td><td><strong>71.5<\/strong><\/td><td>$5,200.91<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$500<\/td><td><strong>357.5<\/strong><\/td><td>$26,004.55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$1,000<\/td><td><strong>715<\/strong><\/td><td>$52,009.10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*Uses the common circulated factor (0.715 oz\/$1 FV). Theoretical BU is 0.7234 oz\/$1 FV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Tell if a Coin Is Silver (quick tests that work)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date check:<\/strong> Dimes\/quarters\/halves <strong>1964 and earlier<\/strong> are 90% silver. Halves <strong>1965\u20131970<\/strong> are 40% (Bicentennial 40% only in special sets). War Nickels <strong>1942\u20131945<\/strong> are 35%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Edge test:<\/strong> 90%\/40% silver coins have a <strong>solid silver-colored edge<\/strong> (no copper stripe).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weight\/dimensions:<\/strong> A precise scale + calipers often reveal clad fakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ping (ring) test:<\/strong> Silver \u201crings\u201d distinctly; clad sounds duller. Use responsibly (avoid dropping valuable coins).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Magnet:<\/strong> Silver is <strong>not magnetic<\/strong> (note: many counterfeit alloys also aren\u2019t; use multiple tests).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Junk Silver: How to Estimate Melt Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Formula:<\/strong><br><strong>Melt value<\/strong> \u2248 <em>(troy ounces of silver per coin or per $1 face value)<\/em> \u00d7 <em>(spot price)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example at $72.74\/oz spot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1 dime (90%):<\/strong> 0.0715 \u00d7 $72.74 = <strong>$5.20<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 quarter (90%):<\/strong> 0.1787 \u00d7 $72.74 = <strong>$13.00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 half (90%):<\/strong> 0.3575 \u00d7 $72.74 = <strong>$26.00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$100 FV (90%):<\/strong> 71.5 \u00d7 $72.74 = <strong>$5,200.91<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Premiums vs spot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$1\u2013$100 FV lots:<\/strong> typically <strong>+1% to +6%<\/strong> over melt in calm markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bags ($500\u2013$1,000 FV):<\/strong> bulk discounts can tighten spreads (often <strong>+0% to +4%<\/strong> in quiet periods)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>War Nickels\/40% halves:<\/strong> spreads vary by dealer; often <strong>+2% to +8%<\/strong> over melt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>stress spikes<\/strong>, expect premiums to widen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selling Junk Silver: How to Get Fair Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Count face value<\/strong> first (e.g., $100 FV of dimes = 1,000 dimes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calculate melt<\/strong> (use table above or our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/silver-coin-melt-values\">junk silver calculator<\/a><\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compare buy quotes<\/strong> from multiple reputable dealers\/coin shops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch the spread<\/strong>: reputable dealers will quote close to melt for common 90% material; premium depends on lot size and payment method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documentation:<\/strong> Keep receipts; larger sales may require reporting (dealer policies vary).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/silver-coin-melt-values\/1892-1915-Barber-Half-Dollar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/barber-half-dollars.webp\" alt=\"90% Silver Barber Half Dollar Coins\" class=\"wp-image-3801\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Circulated Barber Half Dollars<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Banks won\u2019t pay above <strong>face value<\/strong>. Sell to <a href=\"\/dealers\/\">bullion\/coin dealers<\/a> for market value.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Buy (and Compare Premiums)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Premiums vary <strong>by minute and by dealer<\/strong>. Before you buy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare live dealer prices for rolls and bags of <strong>Roosevelt\/Mercury dimes, Washington quarters, Walking Liberty\/Franklin\/Kennedy halves, and War Nickels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for <strong>all-in delivered costs<\/strong> (payment method and shipping matter).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When premiums are low, <strong>larger face-value bags<\/strong> can be most cost-efficient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Use <strong>FindBullionPrices.com<\/strong> to compare <a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/collection\/Junk-Silver-Coins\/\">junk silver for sale<\/a> and to see which dealers are offering the <strong>cheapest per-ounce<\/strong> pricing right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">90% vs 40% vs Rounds &amp; Bars: Which Should I Buy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>90% (\u201cjunk silver\u201d):<\/strong> Best for <strong>flexibility<\/strong> and <strong>recognizability<\/strong>. Slightly higher premiums than big bars, but highly liquid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>40%:<\/strong> Still liquid, but fewer buyers specialize; spreads can be a bit wider.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1-oz rounds &amp; 10-oz bars:<\/strong> Lowest fabrication cost; <strong>premiums can be 3\u20136%<\/strong> over spot in calm markets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>100-oz bars:<\/strong> Often tightest spreads (<strong>2\u20134%<\/strong> in quiet markets), best for <strong>bulk ounce accumulation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The right mix depends on your goals: <strong>lowest cost per ounce<\/strong> vs <strong>maximum flexibility in resale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Counterfeits &amp; Practical Risk Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Circulated junk silver is harder to fake<\/strong> in volume than modern products, but <strong>fakes exist<\/strong> (especially for dollars). Verify weight, dimensions, and edge; buy from trusted dealers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal note:<\/strong> It\u2019s legal in the U.S. to melt silver coins; the U.S. Mint\u2019s prohibition applies to <strong>pennies and nickels<\/strong>, not silver coinage (laws can change, verify if unsure).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Precious metals are volatile<\/strong>. Consider diversification, storage\/insurance, and your time horizon. This is educational content, not financial advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Per-coin Silver Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical Circulated 90%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Coin<\/th><th>Silver Content (troy oz)<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dime<\/td><td>~0.0715<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quarter<\/td><td>~0.1787<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Half Dollar<\/td><td>~0.3575<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silver Dollar (Morgan\/Peace)<\/td><td>0.7735<\/td><td>Often numismatic premiums apply<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Common Coins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Coin<\/th><th>Years<\/th><th>Purity<\/th><th>Silver Content (troy oz)<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Kennedy Half Dollar (40%)<\/td><td>1965\u20131970<\/td><td>40%<\/td><td>0.1479<\/td><td>Silver-clad issues; 1970-D issued only in mint sets (not for circulation).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>War Nickel (\u201cWartime\u201d alloy)<\/td><td>1942\u20131945<\/td><td>35%<\/td><td>0.0563<\/td><td>Large mintmark over Monticello; special wartime <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmint.gov\/learn\/history\/historic-coin-production#:~:text=Changes%20to%20Coin%20Composition,-A%20simplified%20timeline&amp;text=In%201857%2C%20the%20Mint%20added,limited%20number%20of%20copper%20pennies.\">silver composition<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/bicentennial-quarters-worth-money\/\">Bicentennial Quarter (silver issue)<\/a><\/td><td>1976<\/td><td>40%<\/td><td>0.0739<\/td><td>From 40% silver proof\/uncirculated 3-coin sets only (not regular clad).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bicentennial Half Dollar (silver)<\/td><td>1976<\/td><td>40%<\/td><td>0.1479<\/td><td>From 40% silver proof\/uncirculated 3-coin sets only.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar (silver)<\/td><td>1976<\/td><td>40%<\/td><td>0.3161<\/td><td>From 40% silver proof\/uncirculated 3-coin sets only.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is junk silver?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Circulated U.S. coins, mainly pre-1965 90% silver, <a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/silver-coin-melt-values\">valued for bullion content<\/a> rather than rarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much is $1 face value of silver worth?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Approx. <strong>0.715 troy oz<\/strong> \u00d7 <strong>spot<\/strong> (e.g., at $40\/oz \u2248 <strong>$28.60<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many 90% silver dimes make an ounce?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>About <strong>14 dimes<\/strong> (each \u2248 0.0715 oz).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much silver is in $1 face value of 90% coins?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Theoretical (BU\/unworn):<\/strong> <strong>0.7234<\/strong> troy oz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Typical circulated average:<\/strong> <strong>0.715<\/strong> troy oz (use this in real-world math)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many 90% silver dimes make one troy ounce?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each dime \u2248 <strong>0.0715 oz<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>~14 dimes<\/strong> per troy ounce (13.99 rounded up)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many ounces are in a \u201c$100 face\u201d junk silver bag?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$100 FV (90%) \u2248 <strong>71.5 troy oz<\/strong> (circulated assumption)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many dimes are in $100 face?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1,000 dimes<\/strong> (since each dime is $0.10 face value)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is junk silver a good investment today?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be, especially when <strong>premiums are low<\/strong>. It\u2019s <strong>liquid, recognizable, and fractional<\/strong>, but spot prices are volatile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I see junk silver price today and compare dealers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <strong>FindBullionPrices.com<\/strong> to compare <strong>live dealer pricing<\/strong>, <strong>premiums<\/strong>, and <strong>per-ounce<\/strong> cost for rolls and bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thought<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When premiums are tame, junk silver offers an elegant balance of recognizability, small denominations, and liquidity\u2014and with a little math, you\u2019ll know exactly what you\u2019re paying per ounce. Compare junk silver price listings and bags across dealers before buying; the difference in all-in delivered cost adds up fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/closest-to-spot\/?category=silver&amp;purity=900\">Compare 90% Silver Prices<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/closest-to-spot\/?category=silver\">Cheapest silver bullion (closest to spot)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/spot-prices\/silver-price\">Live silver spot price<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/silver-coin-melt-values\">Silver Coin Melt Value Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/the-beginning-of-dollar-debasement-in-the-mid-20th-century\/\">History of the Coinage Act of 1965 and Why Junk Silver Still Matters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/closest-to-spot\/?category=silver&amp;type=bars\">Silver bar prices by size<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people don&#8217;t know that they could be sitting on cash when it comes to their\u00a0old coins. 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