90% Silver Franklin Halves $10 20-Coin Roll Avg Circ

Add a distinguished piece of American history to your silver holdings with this $10 face value roll of Franklin Half Dollars. Minted from 1948 to 1963, this short-lived 90% silver series honors one of the most influential figures in American history—Benjamin Franklin—and features the instantly recognizable Liberty Bell design.

Highlights

• Silver Content: Approximately 7.15 troy oz of 90% Silver
• Face Value: $10 per roll (20 coins)
• Dates: Mixed between 1948-1963, based on available inventory
• Condition: Average circulated
• Obverse: Features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, designed by John Sinnock, with the inscriptions "Liberty" above and "In God We Trust" below
• Reverse: Displays the Liberty Bell with a small eagle to the right, included to meet the legal requirement that half dollars depict an eagle
• Dates will vary and are based on available stock.

Silver Value & Portfolio Utility

These 90% silver coins—commonly known as "junk silver"—offer an excellent way to stack silver affordably. Though circulated, these coins are valued primarily for their silver content and are highly liquid in the bullion market, making them ideal for investment or emergency preparedness. "Junk Silver" refers to circulated U.S. coins with no numismatic premium but high intrinsic value due to their 90% silver content. These coins were removed from circulation following the 1965 switch to clad compositions. Despite the term, junk silver remains a trusted method for storing physical silver, especially in fractional, recognizable denominations.

Rarity & Legacy

The Franklin Half Dollar was the first U.S. circulating coin to feature a non-president. Despite its brief production run, it remains a collector favorite due to its clean design and historical significance. It was eventually replaced by the Kennedy Half Dollar following President John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963. As one of the most respected coin producers in the world, the U.S. Mint ensured that even this brief series demonstrated exceptional artistry and craftsmanship. The Franklin Half Dollar series remains a timeless representation of American ideals and innovation.