Im a cashier, a 1964 kennedy half dollar started my entire collection. 👍👍👍👍

@KoltonJBacon

2 күн бұрын

Good find!

I have 1,495 ozs. of 90% US Silver coins, and I believe it's a wise investment, and it WILL go higher as America falls apart.

I love junk silver. When I was a young kid I loved the silver half dollars. One of them would buy a coke, three big candy bars and I would have a silver quarter left over. I felt like I had a lot of wealth just to have them in my hands. Great memories

@mikeellison3254

Ай бұрын

What do you have now? Diabetes ??? Great trade off ahhh our great decisions. Sorry was only joking and I hope you don't have that but, laughter helps once in a while.

Junk silver pulls my heart strings

@screepster

2 ай бұрын

I buy junk dimes and generic rounds, I have bought 100 oz bars when there was little to no premium.

@SilverDragons47

2 ай бұрын

I love me some junk silver 💪🏽🔥🐉

@busterbiloxi3833

2 ай бұрын

That’s the best way to do it. Faster for the seller to verify it its real or not.

@drewmcclintock7034

2 ай бұрын

No such thing as junk. Gotta stop calling it that.

@beebob1279

2 ай бұрын

@@drewmcclintock7034 I think so too.

My grandfather had a safe that no one could get into after he passed away. My father finally got it open and there are rolls of dimes sorted by years. From the mid 40s to 50s

@jimdowney511

2 ай бұрын

be your grandfather for this generation

@VegasStacker702

2 ай бұрын

I'm thinking about continuing where he left off. Which could be a huge challenge

@12catz

2 ай бұрын

How much?

@KZ-ly4fw

Ай бұрын

@@VegasStacker702 how much face value in total just curious, seems your grandfather is a very wise man for not buying proof sets, and setting eye on the already valuable real currency.

@sunso1991

9 күн бұрын

Wise men!

In the 1960s and 70s my parents owned 2 laundries as their second source of income. We would go every Wednesday and Sunday nights to "rob" the machines and clean everything. Washers and dryers took quarters and dispensers took dimes. My father taught me about silver coins and my pay for rolling all of the coins was to keep the silver. At age 68, I still have every quarter and dime I earned for rolling probably thousands of coins.

I just found 58.25 face in quarters hunting quarter rolls this past weekend. stumbled into a collection dump. I was absolutely beside myself, lol. Excellent addition to my stack.

@jameycollins725

2 ай бұрын

What? Insane!!!

Hey SD, I still have heartburn with constitutional silver. 90% coins (junk silver) should be sold at no more than spot. I can, we can, they can say the coins aren't being minted anymore which is a valid argument. But, beware, your LCS will give you less than spot for it. So buy as close to spot as possible and hold on to it for long term. Happy Stacking all.

@wasillastacker

2 ай бұрын

I feel the same way I have never felt the urge to buy any junk silver except for a half a dozen Morgan's and Peace dollars because I got them at damn near spot.

@jimdowney511

2 ай бұрын

$20 times is my limit-did buy at $24 times from harry's during the "those days" just to fill some tubes-but i'll pay 2 bucks for a constitutional dime any day just in case-just me-

@davidcergnul4660

2 ай бұрын

Dont buy junk for silver weight, buy it because its fractional and the biggest reason is when silver jumps in price, you have something in hand for barter. No farmer will make change for your 1oz

I love the history in old silver coins and I find the old designs more appealing

@SilverDragons47

2 ай бұрын

yeah I love the SLQ that’s my fav 🔥🐉

When I was a kid, I had about $400 face value of silver coins from my paper route that I sold for double face value back in the 70s. I thought, I ripped the guy off so bad at the time!

A couple years back I picked up about $36-37 of silver quarters. They were in a canvas bag at an estate sale and priced at face value. Still have them.

I honestly think the prices will just keep climbing over the years

@ItsEverythingElse

2 ай бұрын

I would hope so.

@SilverDragons47

2 ай бұрын

I could see it! 🔥🐉

@jasonault3511

2 ай бұрын

Climbing what? Nothing significant has happened. Junk silver. Is Junk

@ricktempleton3415

2 ай бұрын

I hear you but folks been saying that for years.

@busterscruggs3031

2 ай бұрын

They will

I call the copper clad stuff junk. But the 90% is constitutional

@jimdowney511

2 ай бұрын

great analogy-never could figure out how to say it but you sure did

@syovar1

2 ай бұрын

I call the clad coins UNconstitutional coins.

@beebob1279

2 ай бұрын

That's a great way to put it. I call it constitutional too.

I just bought 50 Franklins and Kennedys this morning.

Second story. I was a the credit union changing out coins for cash. I'm friendly with the teller and we were talking about constitution silver. She made sure I understood before I cashed in. (I do). She told me about an elderly lady who came in to cash coins from years ago. The machine wasn't taking it. The teller told her about the silver content and to see a coin shop to cash it in. Neither she or I ever found out how that turned out. I hope the old lady was able to get a lot more for the coins than what she thought.

Absolutely it is. Coolest and cheapest way for fractional silver. I only have a roll of silver dimes and quarters, plus a few oz of etcs. But its one of the coolest forms. Its real treasure.

@SilverDragons47

2 ай бұрын

it is the best way to stack fractional silver! 🔥🐉

I have over 1000 ounces of junk silver and plan on buying more for sure always buy on the LOW DIP PRICE!!

Love me some Mercury dimes.

A friend's dad gave me a 1922 Peace Dollar when I was a kid and it is what got me into collecting. I love junk silver and think it's great to collect and stack.

SD, absolutely LOVE EVERTY VIDEO YOU'VE DONE!!!!!! I'm at about 50 ounces of silver and 3 ounces of gold since 04/24 when I started "stacking" and no stopping now!!! (05/24 now!) AND I loved your video about the 30 dollar per ounce silver from earlier today!!! Sent that link to my 85 y/o Aunt in GA. Shes already a multi-millionaire and she and I have been working out selling bunches of silver for her. Awesome time!!!!!!

I can't say if you should be buying Constitutional, but I should be. And I am.

@SilverDragons47

2 ай бұрын

smart man 👊🏽🔥🐉

I like the junk because it can be kept in a trunk. No need for tubes or cases. Just throw is in a tin or some empty vases. It's already dirty, it's already scratched. There ain't no need for keeping it wrapped. So go on and buy some and then buy some more. Buy it 'til you need extra support for the floor. A gallon of gas was twenty-five cents in '73 and junk a silver quarter buys a gallon today if you please.🙂

@DanCooper404

Ай бұрын

Fantastic! 😃

Junk silver is always "worth it" in my opinion, if only as a last ditch barter item

@SilverDragons47

2 ай бұрын

true that! 🔥🐉

I grew up in the 1960's. Just think back at all of the opportunities for stacking back then. Well at 5,6,7 years old I was not thinking of such things. The money went into the cheap metal safe that every kid had. When you had enough, you put it in rolls and traded it for paper. When I got 500 bucks of birthday money, I deposited it all and got my 1964 D five coin mint SMS set. Yes they used to give you a choice of gifts for opening or adding to your saving account. I still have that set. It is just beautiful without a nick or mark on any of the coins. They came in the Whitman plastic hard case of course. The quarter looks like a cameo PR70.

I pick up US junk silver when I travel to Michigan. Pro tip to my fellow Canadians. Junk US silver is a lot cheaper in the US then Canada BUT when you cross back into Canada you are supposed to pay tax on it for importing collectable items. I just mix them into the change in my cup holder, pocket and never say anything

@12catz

2 ай бұрын

Nice

I love to hear someone still call it JUNK silver!

I just did a coin roll hunt and found over 29.25 Troy ounces of mercury dimes Im still excited

Excellent video Silver Dragon!

@SilverDragons47

2 ай бұрын

thank you so much! 🔥🐉

I am just getting into stacking silver snd was so happy to find your channel. I live in the Portland area myself and used to work in the same plaza where Harry’s Coins is located, small world. Keep up the great work on your podcast.

Thank you so much for the advice, you are the best at what you do!

I inherited coins from my family. We’ve lived on the same land for around two centuries and in the northeast for four centuries. I ended up with a dusty old bag of coins. My family kept cash and coin on hand for the lean times. I a bunch of constitutional silver. Some of it pretty old. Along with pennies and Large cents. I had a grungy piece of copper that I thought someone threw in from an old piece of machinery or something. Got to looking at it and realized it had something unintelligible on it. I cleaned it according to sources and discovered an 1803 Large Cent underneath the grime. I’ve been stacking silver and gold of my own for a bit, but never got the Constitutional Coinage bug until I inherited these. Have been mulling collecting some more. I like it for the historical and numismatic value more, I think. It’s just really cool to hold history in your hand. I’m not sold on the bartering idea. I stack the bullion for savings and it’s turned into a decent investment. Now I have the coin bug. Thanks for your videos. I’ve learned a lot.

I got a roll of dimes in the mail today. I buy a roll of something about once a week. (....usually dimes) When the bottom drops out (not 'IF' but 'WHEN') I'll have small pieces to buy food and reloading materials with, not having to worry about change.

@jimdowney511

2 ай бұрын

right on brother or sister pb with a cu jacket is precious metals too

When all is said and done...Silver is Silver.

Great information. I'm in much agreement including junk silver and dimes!

What a great back-to-baasics introduction to the topic. You covered everything except for the "clink." sound. I will recommend this to the young 'uns.

Hey Brother, Love junk, constitutional, 90% silver by far has the most history of any American silver. God bless you and yours as always.

Excellent report 💯

Thanks for the educational videos. I have now started stacking and have a long way to go. Started with 10 1 oz bars, 10 10oz bars and 10 grams of gold. Working to get more every month. Keep up the great work.

Love junk silvet ♥️♥️♥️ Thank You!!! 🙏🙏🙏

I'm working on 3 guardhouse boxes. My halves is full, my dimes is 2/3 full and my quarters are slightly over half full. So, yes I'm buying 90% silver...I have 50 dimes coming in the mail tomorrow.

First stackers say gold and silver is a long term accumulation, then the next video asks is it worth it in the next video. And tell me who can’t recognize 90% silver coins. On a positive note love your videos keep up the good work. Subbed and liked

Excellent video SD

I am new to silvers, rounds, pours, coins etc and this was such a helpful video. Thank you.

just wanted to say i found 10 face in mercs for under 200 bucks! i was really happy to find that haha they were even still in the old bank rolls and in amazing condition! i couldnt beleive how lucky i got! i put them into some nicer tubes to keep them safe and from tarnishing but i did save the rolls that way i could put them back in their original bank roll if i ever sold or display them

@SilverDragons47

2 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

Great channel. Love 90% silver. I do need to add dimes to my mix. 😎✌🏼🇺🇸🤑🤑🤑

Well I've considered other fractional silver rounds like from Local Silver Mint, but 90% overall is a much better buy at this time. I've seen it offered as low as $0.75 over spot at Minot Coin & Bullion.

The answer is yes. It's already hard to find at a reasonable price. I love the history and thinking of all the places the coins may have been and what they were used for.

Two constitutional junk silver videos in one day I love it it's my favorite

Great job sir

Big like number 226! Thank you so much for sharing!

That's an impressive collection 😮!

It’s always worth it. It should be a critical part of anyone’s stack IMHO. Thanks SD!

My LCS's are all charging $24 face. Pass. There's a big coin show coming up, so I'll save my money until then and see if I can get some 90% for a decent price for once.

@LarryDickman1

2 ай бұрын

Smart move.

@SilverDragons47

2 ай бұрын

wow brutal yeah maybe even try shopping online 🔥🐉

@JB-ej8zy

2 ай бұрын

That's crazy I just bought some last week at my last for 18× face

@DanCooper404

Ай бұрын

Update- I picked some up for $21/face at that coin show, even with the recent price spike. 👍Also a 1921 Morgan dollar in decent shape.

I love 90%

Thank you SD. I can always use more junk to throw in my trunk!😅

I like junk silver too. So far this year, I've been adding mostly sovereign silver from a few mints. I've also bought some collectible silver, paid far more than the silver content, but it's worth it to me. The latest thing I bought is a 10 ozt Una and the Lion bar. I can't wait to see it in hand.

@SilverDragons47

2 ай бұрын

yeah those bars are so cool 🔥🐉

I wish I had as much as you did.

Good job thank

I like junk silver for barter purposes. Mercury dimes are my go to but I also do liberty 1/2's

Type 1 SLQ reverse is my favorite. Absolutely beautiful coin…

i'm 65 now-i still remember at about age four my mom showed me about a half a fruitcake can of dimes quarters and halves she was saving "stacking nowadays" and explaining the value of silver-i was intrigued then and now after 60 years am again-all her coins were stolen when i was in my teens-every time i buy constitutional i wonder if i'm buying some of mom's coins back-i hope so no matter the price-thanks mom and thank you silver dragons for very informative constitutional video and memories associated

Type 1 standing liberty quarter for the win!

@SilverDragons47

2 ай бұрын

yeah lol it does have an uplifting obverse 🔥🐉

When I was a kid, a silver quarter bought elementary school lunch plus carton of milk (there were no free or reduced lunches back then) and dessert--an orange dreamsickle, was a nickel. and a silver dime bought 2 Hershey bars after school at the candy store! Hamburgers at McDonalds? A dime and a nickel. Ah, the 1950's...

my favorite and 90% of my stack is constitutional. the history in the coins is awesome in my opinion and and the small denominations are awesome if youre bartering. plus as you said, its a limited amount of it out there and when its a popular season for it, the spread becomes crazy and you gain a great premium if you decide to sell. i love them too...i cant get emough of the merc dimes and the barber halves...prob my 2 favorites other than the 19th century confederate struck coins. those are more into numismatic and less stacker friendly though unfortunately

definitely stacking "junk" silver

Still buying dimes, quarters, and halves from my dealer at 18X. Pretty happy with that.

Hello! I have a junk silver Russian Empire, one rubles Nikolaj2 and Alexander3. I like it. It is history! Thanks for your video!

Nice Video

Definitely easy to liquidate when needed

@SilverDragons47

2 ай бұрын

true that! 🔥🐉

How could u not like it, it's beautiful

Just started buying constitutional and will continue. Between 3 local LCS's I ended up with a little bit of everything. Love it because it's so dam recognizable. The math is simple also.

I do like 90%, but I don't go crazy on it. If it's a deal I will pick some up. I stack mainly dimes and quarters, pick up between $25 t $50 face a year.

Thank you.

I love junk silver I was thinking of stacking the standing liberty quarters. Because in an SHTF a standing liberty quarter would be safer because it’s 90% silver and there’s no doubt that it’s clad

I don't think you can ever go wrong with junk silver as long as their premiums stay reasonable.

I add some to my stack every time I go to my favorite LCS.

I don’t know if I’d buy it, however I sure try to find it!!

I have a question. What about the newer proof sets from the US mint would it be considered as constitutional silver or junk silver once u open it from the hard case. Ive seen newer 90% silver for sale on ebay. Just wonder on your thoughts

@jimdowney511

2 ай бұрын

proofs demand a huge premium in my opinion-constitutional 90% silver is on ebay but at a high cost after including shipping-for me-20x is max when you get it to your home-in other words a 1964 dime or earlier for 2 bucks i'm buying-1964 quarter or earlier for $4.50 i'm buying-remember 20 times the face value of the coin i'm buying-my local coin shop beats online prices every day

"Junk Silver" has always been my favorite and the only thing I have stacked since 2017. I love its history and bejng able to just hold it in my hands. Since they no longer make it, I feel that it will eventually command very high premiums. I also like my junk with patina. If it is cleaned, the history aesthetic is pretty much gone.

Just bought $20 face in silver dimes and quarters at a coin auction this past Sunday. 18x face.

I like constitution silver. I remember as a kid finding a few mercury dimes (I was about four). Dad put them aside. Near his death he told me to grab the silver and he told me where it was. It was a good amount and of course the mercury dimes were in the pile. Everyone should have some of it around the house.

Simple answer - YES. I buy some routinely every 2 weeks.

Sure, junk is fine to buy. I'm currently buying it, more for diversity purposes than anything else. The premiums are a bit higher than if you were to go with bigger bars, but it keeps things interesting.

The answer is yes.

Constitutional is always worth it. Been stacking it for years and continue to do so.

I love junk silver and have been accumulating it for a couple of years. Just sold some junk silver and got $1200

Hey on the topic of tubes do you have any recommendations for tubes that would fit capsuled 1oz coins?

We should all call it Constitutional silver only......

pro tip, if you like using the canvas bags like i do, and you dont want to write on or mark up the bag, you can just use a cool rope with a tag on it showing your face amount. that way when it changes, you can just replace the paper tag rather than having a grafitti bag haha

@SilverDragons47

2 ай бұрын

great idea! 🔥🐉

I like to pick up a little bit every coin shop visit

im pretty sure 90% of my stack is junk/constitutional. ive been leaning into 5oz bars this week too but i really like the poured bars. especially the vintage ones but theyre a little pricey haha. i got an sd bullion liberty bell pour and a handful of benjies today. i love the constitutional because its fairly cheap, its super recognizable and no arguing over if its real or what its worth when shtf and in a barter situation (hard to sell a random bar to a random guy when hes never seen it before and doesnt trust you or that its real), also the history in them makes them awesome and theres no more of them being made making them somewhat collectable and you can ask for a premium with certain buyers. i agree that the merc dimes are awesome! theyre one of my favorites. i really love the barber design too! ill be looking to finish my barber and and seated liberty denominations next!

stack it , not making anymore... 1000 years from now they will be in the fall of America shows, worth alot too. leaving all mine to find with a hard treasure map

Pretty much the only premium silver I'll keep buying

My preference is Liberty Half Dollars for the many of the same reasons you like the Mercury dimes.

I have also added World War III Nichols that have 35% silver. When the silver dime has a melt value of $1.80 the silver nickel has a melt value of about $1.40. A little bit better barter item however, I do recognize the learning curve will be steeper with the war nickels.

I always find the term ''Junk silver'' a sad one given many are such beautiful (if generally common and circulated) coins. I like to imagine their story and the hands they must have passed through over time.

Mercuries and Franklin halves are my faves

@PaulBeck-ie2um

Ай бұрын

Me too. For some reason, back in the late 70's bought $1000 face of dimes and a half bag of halves. For some reason I just didn't care much for quarters. It has been years since I've even looked at those coins. Someday I will. Probably a few collectable coins in the mix. Problem is, I could care less about collectable stuff.

These coins are real silver change, which was once used as money. The newly minted coins and bars have never been used as money.

I don't buy it because it's usually overpriced unless it's in a shop, but I don't have any shops that are close by, so I only get to go to them on rare occasions.

This is a wonderful video about the merits and details of Constitutional Silver! I have one gripe, though: How on Earth can you call anything Constitutional 'junk'?? And I don't care what some supposed 'majority' might think or talk. Pre-1965 silver coins are money, what follows 1964 isn't. That's a Constitutional Fact: No state [...] shall make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts. (Article 1, Section 10) Constitutional isn't 'junk', and can't be :)