Junk Silver
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Junk Silver
A slang term for silver coins that were released into circulation. Many of the silvers were alloys; that is, they were mixed with one or more different metals. In the United States, dimes, quarters, and half dollars released in 1964 or earlier are examples of junk silver.
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