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There are a few things that might have happened to your quarter. If it seems smaller or parts of the coin are missing and looks uneven, it could be struck on a blank intended for a penny. If all the details are there and the coin looks normal only the fact it is copper, there are a few things that could have happened. The first thing is post-mint damage, someone could have plated your coin with copper. The second possibility is that your coin be lacking the nickel cladding, this is very possible and is a documented error. Now, when it comes to value, it is impossible to really say. The first thing you need to do is figure out what type of error it is, once you have figured that out, you can then see the value of it to find out how much it is worth. Keep in mind though, errors are often times harder to sell because there are fewer error collector than people who collect mint-state coins.
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When did the US Mint start copper-nickel clad coins?
Copper-nickel coins for the dime and quarter started with coins dated 1965. The half-dollar remained 40% silver from 1965-1970 when it was changed in 1971 to copper-nickel removing all the silver of it.
Is a 1965 quarter silver?
All circulating quarters dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel, not silver.
What is the silver value in a 1965 quarter?
It's copper-nickel not silver. 1964 was the last year for 90% silver quarters.
If you have a silver quarter not sandwiched with copper dated 1965 would that be a misprint?
Yes, in 1965 some coins were made like that, in error, of course. A blank planchet from 1964 was stamped in 1965, resulting in a silver 1965. It's also possible that the coin was plated. Get a good scale; a silver quarter weighs about 6.25 gm while a plated copper-nickel quarter would weigh about 5.7 gm. FWIW, it wouldn't be a "misprint" though, it would be a "mis-strike". Bills are printed, coins are struck or minted.
How much does a pre-1965 quarter cost?
The pre-1965 quarter costs 500,000 dollars in the USA
What element is a quarter made of?
A Circulated 1965 and Later USA Quarter Is made of The Elements Copper & Nickel.
How do you know if your quarter is real silver?
If the quarter was minted before 1965 it is 90% silver and 10% copper.
Is there silver in 1965 quarters?
Not in a US quarter, although a 1965 Canadian quarter is 80% silver.
What metal is in a quarter?
Since 1965, it's been 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel.
What a quarter is made out of?
Since 1965, U.S. quarters have been made of nickel-coated copper (91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel).
What is a solid silver quarter worth?
Sorry but there is no such coin. Before 1965 quarters were made of 90% silver and 10% copper. In 1965 to date they were made from about 92% copper and 8% nickel.
Is there silver in a 1969 quarter?
No. All quarters made in 1965 and after are made of copper plated with nickel.
What is a element made of?
A Circulated 1965 and Later USA Quarter Is made of The Elements Copper & Nickel.
What is the quarter made of?
Quarters are composed of a combination of copper (91.67%) and nickel (8.33%) metals. This combination gives the quarter its distinct appearance and durability.
Is a US quarter made of silver?
A quarter is made of 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel. However, before 1965 quarters were made of silver.
Is a 1978 quarter silver?
All quarters dated 1965 and later are made of a "sandwich" of copper and nickel.
Is 1966 quarter real silver?
No. U.S. quarters minted in 1965 and later are mostly copper with nickel coating.
