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Sell Junk Silver & 90% Coins in Metro Detroit — Paid Today at Westland Exchange

'Junk silver' is a trade term, not an insult — it means pre-1965 US dimes, quarters and half dollars, which are 90% silver, plus 1965–1970 Kennedy halves at 40%. It's the easiest silver to buy and sell because the content is exact and known. We buy it by face value, sorted in front of you.

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Today's silver payouts for junk silver & 90% coins

  • 90% silver coinCall for today's price
  • Sterling silver (.925)Call for today's price
  • Fine silver (.999)Call for today's price

Prices update daily. Final offer confirmed in store after testing and weighing.

What decides what we pay for junk silver & 90% coins

  1. 1Face value of the lot — $1 face of 90% silver contains about 0.715 troy oz
  2. 2Correct sorting of 90% (pre-1965) from 40% (1965–70 halves) from clad
  3. 3Any date that's actually a collector coin rather than melt
  4. 4War nickels (1942–45) at 35% silver, which people often miss

When you bring junk silver & 90% coins to our counter at 27842 W. Warren Ave in Westland, the first thing we do is establish exactly what it is. Nothing is quoted from across the room and nothing is quoted from a photograph. We work at the counter with you standing there, and we explain each step as we go — what we are testing, what the test told us, and what it means for the number we are about to write down.

The single biggest factor on junk silver & 90% coins is face value of the lot — $1 face of 90% silver contains about 0.715 troy oz. After that comes correct sorting of 90% (pre-1965) from 40% (1965–70 halves) from clad, and at the far end of the list sits war nickels (1942–45) at 35% silver, which people often miss — the part most sellers never hear about anywhere else, because most buyers would rather pay a flat rate and move you along. We would rather show our work, because customers who understand the offer come back, and this shop has run on repeat customers since 1987.

What junk silver & 90% coins typically weighs

Typical weights and sizes

A standard $10 face bag of 90% silver contains roughly 7.15 troy ounces. A coffee can of mixed change is worth sorting — we do it at the counter.

A standard $10 face bag of 90% silver contains roughly 7.15 troy ounces. A coffee can of mixed change is worth sorting — we do it at the counter. That range is why we ask you to bring everything rather than picking out the pieces you assume are best. The item that looks least impressive in the drawer is frequently the one carrying the most value, and sorting it out costs you nothing.

How to spot it

Where to look for the marks

Check the date: dimes, quarters and halves dated 1964 or earlier are 90% silver. Halves 1965–1970 are 40%. Nickels dated 1942–45 with a large mint mark over the dome are 35% silver.

What to bring

  • Valid state ID
  • All coins, including partial rolls and loose silver
  • Any certification slabs, albums or inventory lists

There is never any obligation. We will test junk silver & 90% coins, tell you the number, and hand it straight back if you would rather think about it, shop the offer around, or keep it. Plenty of people do exactly that and come back a week later — that is completely fine, and you will get the same welcome the second time.

Sell it outright

Coin collections are often pawned rather than sold — you get the liquidity without breaking up a set you spent years building.

We are open monday – friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, with free parking right at the door and no appointment needed. If you would like a sense of the number before you drive over, call (734) 425-0450 and describe what you have, or send photos through the quote form and we will come back to you the same day.

Or pawn it and keep it

If you would rather not part with it permanently, a pawn loan on junk silver & 90% coins gives you cash today while the item stays tagged and insured in our vault. No credit check, nothing reported to any bureau, and the item comes back the moment the loan is repaid. We will lay out both numbers — the outright offer and the loan amount — and let you choose.

Pawn junk silver & 90% coins instead

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FAQ

Junk Silver & 90% Coins questions, answered.

How do I know if my coins are silver?+

The date does it: 1964 and earlier dimes, quarters and half dollars are 90% silver. Silver coins also have a solid silver edge instead of the copper stripe you see on modern clad coins.

Do you buy 40% silver Kennedy halves?+

Yes. 1965–1970 Kennedys are 40% silver and we pay accordingly — a lower rate than 90%, but real money.

Is it worth bringing in a small jar of old change?+

Absolutely. We sort it while you wait, hand back anything that isn't silver, and pay on what is.

Find out what your junk silver & 90% coins is worth today.

We beat any gold price in Metro Detroit. Instant cash. No credit check.

Call (734) 425-0450

27842 W. Warren Ave, Westland, MI 48185 · Walk-ins welcome

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