90% Pre-1965 U.S. Silver Half Dollars - $100 Face Value Bag

Pre-1965 U.S. silver half dollars are struck in 90% silver and were originally intended for everyday circulation. A $100 face value bag contains a meaningful quantity of silver, and these coins are sought after by bullion investors who want U.S. legal-tender silver valued primarily for its metal content. While they are often called “junk silver,” their appeal lies in their silver weight and recognizability rather than any numismatic premium.

All 90% silver half dollars offered by brightspot metals have legible dates and are selected with bullion-focused clients in mind. With nearly twenty years of experience, we help investors understand how half-dollar bags can complement modern silver coins and bars. Every $100 face value bag of 90% silver half dollars sold by brightspot metals is eligible for our buyback program, offering a clear path to sell or adjust your holdings as needs change.

In keeping with industry custom, orders placed for multiple $100 Face Value bags will be automatically consolidated into larger bags, such as $500 Face Value bags or up to $1,000 Face Value bags.

"Face value" refers to the nominal value of the coins (e.g., 2 Half Dollars equal $1 Face Value). The industry standard is that there are 71.5 oz of pure silver in every $100 Face Value bag.

$100 face value bag (contains 200 half dollars) = 71.5 oz (pure silver weight if melted down)

$500 face value bag (contains 1,000 half dollars) = 357.5 oz (pure silver weight if melted down)

$1,000 face value bag (contains 2,000 half dollars) = 715 oz (pure silver weight if melted down)

One can always determine how much they are paying for the silver in the coins, divide the price of the bag by the number of ounces it contains, or ask one of our precious metals specialists for the price per ounce of silver.:

Half-dollar bags generally carry a higher premium, because half dollars are less common - the US Mint has always produced many more dimes and quarters than it does half dollars.

Half Dollars that might be found in junk silver bags:

1916-1947 Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars

1948 -1963 Silver Franklin Half Dollars

1964 Silver Kennedy Half Dollars