90% AMERICAN SILVER COINS - DIMES

Pre-1965 90% Silver Dimes (“Junk Silver”)

Pre-1965 U.S. dimes—commonly known as “junk silver”—are a practical and affordable way to own 90% silver coinage. These coins were removed from circulation following the Coinage Act of 1965, which ended the use of silver in U.S. dimes due to rising production costs. Modern dimes are now struck in copper and nickel, making these earlier issues increasingly desirable for their intrinsic metal value.

Each lot is sold by face value, with a quantity of 1 representing $1 face value (10 dimes). Every dime is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, measures 17.9 mm in diameter, and carries a melt value significantly higher than its original $0.10 face value.

All coins have been previously circulated, so condition will vary, but each piece is authentic U.S. Mint coinage with full silver content intact. Typical designs include Roosevelt dimes (1946–1964), Mercury dimes (1916–1945), and occasionally earlier issues depending on availability.

Because these coins generally carry little to no numismatic (collector) premium, they are ideal for investors seeking silver close to melt value. Their small denomination makes them highly recognizable, easy to trade, and flexible for both small and large transactions—making them a staple in many precious metals portfolios.