Understanding “Junk” SilverWhat is “Junk” Silver?What is “junk” silver? “Junk” silver is a term used to describe pre-1965 coins that were made with 90% silver. These coins were in regular circulation before a specific date when their silver content was reduced or eliminated. Over time, the value of silver has risen from where it was in 1965. This has made these coins worth much more than their face value, because of their silver content.Common Types of Junk Silver CoinsDimes: Mercury dimes (1916-1945) and Roosevelt dimes (1946-1964).Quarters: Washington quarters (1932-1964).Half Dollars: Walking Liberty half dollars (1916-1947), Franklin half dollars (1948-1963), and Kennedy half dollars (1964).40% Half Dollars: For a short period(1965-69), the government made Kennedy Half...

Fresh off a victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Tuesday they’ll wear their “Prowler” throwback uniforms for a second time this season when they host the New York Jets on Dec. 15. The uniforms feature a black helmet with Jacksonville’s original logo on the sides, teal jerseys with white numbers outlined in gold and black and a full-bodied jaguar logo on the sleeves.The look is complete with gold and black sleeve cuffs, white pants with a teal, gold and black striping pattern down the sides and black socks, matching what the franchise wore from 1998-2007.The uniforms are often mistaken as Jacksonville’s original design, though the 1995-96 set actually featured block...