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Posted 03/07/2026 12:36 pm
Since the spot price of silver broke through the $60/ounce level in early December, the pickins have been slim on the North Shore (where before that event I could count on finding a steady stream of silver half dollars in CWRs and BWRs). The explanation probably is that the public now is well ware of the value of coins that contain silver.
Last week I described finding a classic commemorative half dollar in a box of BWRs. This week was slightly better: i.e., I found one 1964 Kennedy half dollar and two coins that contain 40% silver in four boxes. I found the 90% silver coin and one of the other ones in a box that I didn't order. When I called the bank, the teller told me she had a box that another customer had ordered but never picked up.
Last week I described finding a classic commemorative half dollar in a box of BWRs. This week was slightly better: i.e., I found one 1964 Kennedy half dollar and two coins that contain 40% silver in four boxes. I found the 90% silver coin and one of the other ones in a box that I didn't order. When I called the bank, the teller told me she had a box that another customer had ordered but never picked up.
