22 miles · about 30 minutes from Hamtramck
Sell Junk Silver & 90% Coins in Hamtramck, MI — Top Cash Paid 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.
Hamtramck sits about 22 miles from our counter — roughly 30 minutes door to door. Take I-94 west to Southfield Fwy, south to Warren Ave, then west. If you are starting near Hamtramck Stadium and Joseph Campau Ave, it is a straight, easy run with no downtown traffic to fight.
Hamtramck customers bring us 21K and 22K gold and we quote by the gram — no flat rates.
Selling junk silver & 90% coins here rather than shipping it away means you see the scale, you see the test, and you leave with cash in hand instead of waiting on a mailed check from an out-of-state refiner. Hamtramck customers do this every week, and most of them tell us the drive was shorter than they expected.
We are open monday – friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Bring a valid photo ID — Michigan law requires it for any pawn or purchase — along with the junk silver & 90% coins itself, and the whole visit usually takes a few minutes.
Today's silver payouts for Hamtramck sellers
What we're paying today
- 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 we look at when buying junk silver & 90% coins
- 1Face value of the lot — $1 face of 90% silver contains about 0.715 troy oz
- 2Correct sorting of 90% (pre-1965) from 40% (1965–70 halves) from clad
- 3Any date that's actually a collector coin rather than melt
- 4War nickels (1942–45) at 35% silver, which people often miss
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.
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 from Hamtramck
Bring these and the whole visit takes a few minutes.
- Valid state ID
- All coins, including partial rolls and loose silver
- Any certification slabs, albums or inventory lists
Sell vs. pawn your junk silver & 90% coins
Coin collections are often pawned rather than sold — you get the liquidity without breaking up a set you spent years building.
Need the junk silver & 90% coins back? A pawn loan keeps it safe in our vault while you use the cash — no credit check and nothing reported to any bureau.
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Directions from Hamtramck
Take I-94 west to Southfield Fwy, south to Warren Ave, then west.
Landmarks near your route: Hamtramck Stadium · Joseph Campau Ave. We're at 27842 W. Warren Ave, Westland, MI 48185, with free parking at the door.
- Monday – Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- SundayClosed
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FAQ
Selling junk silver & 90% coins in Hamtramck — 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.
Is there a place to sell junk silver & 90% coins in Hamtramck?+
Westland Exchange is the closest full-service buyer to Hamtramck — about 30 minutes away at 27842 W. Warren Ave, Westland. Bring your junk silver & 90% coins and a valid photo ID and we'll appraise it for free and pay cash on the spot.
How far is Westland Exchange from Hamtramck?+
About 22 miles, roughly 30 minutes. Take I-94 west to Southfield Fwy, south to Warren Ave, then west.
Find out what your junk silver & 90% coins is worth today.
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27842 W. Warren Ave, Westland, MI 48185 · Walk-ins welcome