United States 90% Silver dimes, quarters, and half dollars minted 1964 and earlier are “bagged” in $1,000.00 face value allotments. The average silver content of each $1,000.00 bag is 715 troy ounces. The monetary (face) value is backed by the US treasury.
United States Silver Coinage .900 Pure Silver |
Item | Weight | Diameter | Thickness |
$1,000.00 BU | 720 oz | varies | varies | |
$1,000.00 Circ | 715 oz | varies | varies | |
$500.00 Circ | 357.50oz | varies | varies | |
$100.00 Circ | 71.50 oz | varies | varies |