1 oz Gold Bars. Proof & Mint Sets. 1976-S 40% Silver Washington Quarter 40-Coin Roll Proof. Photos in this listing may or may not be stock photos. The photos are meant to be an indication of the product you will receive. Pre-1965 40% silver coins, sometimes referred to as junk silver or scrap silver, are a great way to start your silver investments. These silver coins were pulled from circulation with the introduction of copper/nickel clad coins and the rising demand of silver. The public saved them for their 40% silver content as a rainy day fund they could fall back on. This is not a photo of the actual item.