The Collector’s Guide to Historical World Circulation Silver

Welcome to the Stealth Silver Stacker research hub. Unlike modern bullion, "Circulation Silver" (often called Junk Silver, though not all are fans of the term) represents a storied era when money had intrinsic value you could feel in your pocket. This guide explores the global heritage of these coins and why tracking their melt value is the ultimate way to measure real-world wealth in 2026.

What is Circulation "Junk" Silver?

Junk Silver is a term used by enthusiasts for coins that were once everyday currency but are now valued primarily for their silver content rather than their rarity or condition. These coins typically range from 10% to 92.5% purity. Because they were minted in massive quantities for the general public, they remain one of the most practical and recognizable ways to hold physical silver today.

A Tour of Global Circulation History

Our website engine is powered by an expansive database tracking over 200 unique circulation coins from 20 countries! Our full database (550+ unique coins and counting) will be available when the app is released. Here is a sampling of the historical coinage you can calculate instantly using our vault above:

• United States: Pre-1965 Dimes, Quarters, and Half-Dollars are 90% Silver. We also track "War Nickels" (1942–1945) and 40% silver Kennedy Half-Dollars (1965–1970).
• United Kingdom & Commonwealth: Before 1920, British "Sterling" coinage was 92.5% silver. We also track the subsequent 50% silver eras for the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Canada: Featuring a reliable 80% silver standard for decades. Our database helps identify these survivors from the 1920-1967 era.
• Mexico: Including the famous "Un Peso" (1957–1967) which contains 10% silver—one of the most unique circulation standards in history.
• Europe: We track the heritage of nations like Switzerland (.835 silver until 1967), Austria (.640 silver until 1973), and Germany.

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Coming Soon: Stealth Silver Stacker App (Free & Pro)

We are developing a pair of full mobile apps to bring professional-grade tracking to your pocket with a strict Zero-Permission privacy model. Everything is stored locally and never leaves your phone!

Smart Stacker Search

Both versions feature our Smart Stacker Search engine that recognizes hundreds of regional nicknames and historical aliases. Whether you search for "War Nickels," "Constitutional Silver," or historical terms like "Tanners," "Florins," or "Groats," the app instantly finds the specs. The Stacker Search lets you stack terms to refine searches. Combined with our alias and nickname database, it makes for a very powerful tool. For example, both "Canada Voyageur" and "1962 Canadian Silver Dollar" will find the coin you're looking for!

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