$1 Face Value 90% Silver Half Dollars
Gold Silver Crypto buys and sells $1 face value 90% silver half dollars from our Highland, Utah location. We choose the specific coins and designs included in each order from current available inventory — orders are filled for silver content and face value, not a guaranteed date or design.
Images are for educational/reference use and may not represent current inventory.
Design and date mix will vary from the example shown — we select coins from current available inventory.
$1 Face Value 90% Silver Half Dollars Specifications
| Metal | Silver |
| Face value | $1 (two half dollars) |
| Approximate silver content | 0.715 troy oz |
| Purity | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Possible designs | Walking Liberty, Franklin, or 1964 Kennedy |
| Manufacturer | U.S. Mint |
| Condition | Circulated; wear varies by coin |
| Design/date selection | Chosen by us from current inventory, not customer-selected |
| Primary value factors | Silver value, face value, and condition |
Pre-1965 U.S. half dollars were struck in 90% silver across three designs: Walking Liberty (1916–1947), Franklin (1948–1963), and the first year of the Kennedy half dollar (1964). Starting in 1965, half dollars dropped to 40% silver and eventually clad composition, so only these earlier issues qualify as 90% silver.
We Buy 90% Silver Half Dollars
Photographs can start the discussion, but final pricing requires physical evaluation of the coins.
How We Price 90% Silver Half Dollars
An offer is built from several layers, not silver value alone:
- Current silver spot price
- Face value and coin count
- Verified silver content
- Condition
- Design mix, if relevant to a specific request
- Dealer and wholesale demand
- Quantity
These coins are priced for silver content and face value, not as individually graded or dated collectibles. We do not publish a fixed premium percentage or a permanent value.
About $1 Face Value 90% Silver Half Dollars
$1 face value in half dollars means two coins with a combined $1.00 denomination — for example, two Kennedy half dollars, two Franklin half dollars, or a mix of designs. Since all pre-1965 half dollars share the same 90% silver composition regardless of design, $1 face value always contains the same approximate silver content no matter which two coins make up that amount.
We select the specific coins and designs included in each order based on current available inventory. This is standard practice for 90% silver — customers are buying silver content at a known face value, not a specific date, mintmark, or design.
Design Mix and What You'll Receive
Orders may include Walking Liberty half dollars, Franklin half dollars, 1964 Kennedy half dollars, or a mix of these designs. We choose which coins and designs are included in your order from what is currently in stock — this is not a customer-selectable option for standard $1 face value orders.
If you are looking for a specific date, design, or condition rather than standard 90% silver by face value, contact us directly to ask whether that request can be accommodated separately from a standard order.
Why People Buy 90% Silver Half Dollars
Half dollars are a larger 90% silver denomination than dimes or quarters, so fewer coins are needed to reach a given face value or silver weight. Some buyers prefer half dollars for this reason, along with the historical interest of the Walking Liberty and Franklin designs.
Condition and Circulation Wear
These are circulated coins that were used as everyday money before being pulled from circulation for their silver content. Wear ranges from heavily worn to lightly circulated. Since these coins are priced for silver content rather than numismatic grade, normal circulation wear does not reduce the silver value.
Do not clean or polish the coins. Cleaning does not remove silver content but can create surface damage and is generally unnecessary for coins being sold as 90% silver.
$1 vs. $10 vs. $100 Face Value
Larger face-value quantities scale the same silver content ratio — more coins, more silver, same 90% composition.
| Face Value | Approximate Coin Count | Approximate Silver Content |
|---|---|---|
| $1 | 2 half dollars | 0.715 troy oz |
| $10 | 20 half dollars | 7.15 troy oz |
| $100 | 200 half dollars (bag) | 71.5 troy oz |
Coin count and design mix within any quantity are selected by us from current inventory, not guaranteed by date or design.
Our Take
$1 face value in half dollars is a straightforward, recognizable way to hold a modest amount of physical silver in a familiar U.S. coin format. Because the design does not change the silver content, buyers focused purely on silver exposure do not need to be particular about whether they receive Walking Liberty, Franklin, or Kennedy halves.
We choose the specific coins that go into each order based on current inventory. This keeps the process simple and consistent, but it does mean this is not the right product for someone looking for a specific date or design — that request should be discussed with us separately.
Buyers who want a larger quantity of the same silver content may prefer $10 or $100 face value instead of multiple smaller $1 orders.
Common Mistakes With 90% Silver Half Dollars
Expecting to choose the specific design or date
$1 face value orders are filled from current available inventory, not a guaranteed design, date, or mintmark. We select the specific coins sent based on what is in stock at the time.
Assuming circulation wear reduces silver value
These coins are priced for silver content, not numismatic grade. Normal circulation wear is expected and does not reduce the silver value of the coin.
Assuming every half dollar from this era is 90% silver
Half dollars minted in 1965 and later dropped to 40% silver or clad composition. Only pre-1965 Walking Liberty, Franklin, and 1964 Kennedy half dollars are 90% silver.
Cleaning or polishing the coins
Cleaning can create surface damage and does not add value. Bring coins in as-is or text photos before doing anything to them.
Comparing online retail ask prices to dealer buy prices
An online retail asking price and a dealer's buy offer are different numbers. A dealer's offer reflects resale risk and current demand.
Expecting a specific coin to have collector value above silver content
These are sold and evaluated for silver content, not rare-date or condition premiums. If you believe you have a specific rare date or exceptional condition coin, ask us about a separate numismatic evaluation.
Why Buy or Sell Locally in Highland, Utah
In-person evaluation
90% silver coins deserve an in-person look, not a phone estimate.
On-site precious-metal testing
We verify silver content before making an offer.
No need to ship coins
Bring your coins in — no shipping, insurance, or mail-related risk.
Text photos before visiting
Send photos of what you have for a preliminary sense of value.
Single coins and larger lots
Whether you have a few coins or a larger collection, we can evaluate it.
Spot-based pricing
Offers follow live silver spot plus current market demand.
Same-day transactions when appropriate
Many transactions can be completed the same day once coins are evaluated.
Clear expectations upfront
We explain how design and date selection works before you buy.
Gold Silver Crypto is based in Highland, Utah and serves customers throughout Utah Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gold Silver Crypto sells $1 face value 90% silver half dollars from our Highland, Utah office. Call or text (385) 442-9636 to check current availability and pricing.
$1 face value of pre-1965 90% silver half dollars (two coins) contains approximately 0.715 troy ounces of silver, since each half dollar contains roughly 0.3575 troy ounces of actual silver content.
$1 face value can include a mix of Walking Liberty (1916–1947), Franklin (1948–1963), and 1964 Kennedy half dollars, since all three were struck in 90% silver through 1964. We select the specific coins and designs included in each order based on current available inventory — you are buying for silver content and face value, not a specific date or design.
No. We choose the specific coins and designs sent to you based on what is currently in stock. Orders are filled for silver content and $1 face value, not a guaranteed design, date, or mintmark. If you need a specific date or design, let us know and we can discuss whether that is possible separately from a standard 90% silver order.
These are circulated coins, so condition varies from heavily worn to lightly circulated. They are sold for silver content, not numismatic grade, so normal circulation wear does not affect the silver value.
Yes. We also offer $10 face value and $100 face value (bag) quantities of 90% silver coins. Call or text to ask about current availability at larger face-value amounts.
Utah exempts investment-grade precious metals from sales tax. 90% silver half dollars purchased in Utah should not be subject to sales tax. Confirm with your dealer at the time of purchase.
Yes. We buy 90% silver half dollars in any quantity, from a single coin to larger face-value lots. Pricing is based on live silver spot, face value, and condition. Call or text (385) 442-9636 for a quote.
No. Cleaning or polishing circulated silver coins can create surface damage and does not add value. Bring coins in as-is or text photos before doing anything to them.
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Buying or selling 90% silver half dollars? Call or text Gold Silver Crypto with the face value or quantity, condition, and whether you are buying or selling. We choose the specific coins and designs included in each order from current available inventory. We provide quotes from our Highland, Utah location.