| For the small time investor, looking for something | | | | U.S. minted silver coins, these half dollars were |
| secure in today's troubled economy to guarantee | | | | minted with a composition of 90% silver and 10% |
| your principal let alone show some return on your | | | | copper. |
| investment is quite difficult. Furthermore the | | | | The total amount of silver content was 0.36169 |
| thought of investing in companies that may not | | | | oz there this is a little diminishment in weight |
| be around a year from now is certainly something | | | | because of wear depending on the extent of |
| on many people's mind. Silver coins are an option | | | | circulation. An important fact to remember is that |
| to consider. One of the favorite silver coins for | | | | all pre-1965 half dollars including the Walking |
| American investors is the Walking Liberty Half | | | | Liberty coin typically carry higher premiums than |
| Dollar. | | | | dimes and quarters. This is due to the fact that |
| The Half dollar was minted from 1916 until 1947 | | | | these typically have suffered less wear than |
| and is considered the second most popular silver | | | | dimes and quarters. |
| coin ever minted by the U.S. Mint. At the time of | | | | Consequently, fifty cent pieces will yield a more |
| writing a circulated fifty piece will typically sell for | | | | ounces when smelted. When silver prices are low |
| $6.5 dollars. This is a modest investment and | | | | a few additional ounces may not be of much |
| something quite affordable for almost anyone. | | | | consequence, but, as silver prices rise significantly |
| The Walking Liberty Half Dollar is second only to | | | | as they are now, the additional ounces become |
| the Morgan Dollar in terms of popularity. Like all | | | | more important financially speaking. |