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Not for general circulation as the metal is far more valuable the the face value of coins being minted, however silver may be added to very special commemorative coins.
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What is the last date that silver coins were minted in New Zealand?
Zero. No general circulation New Zealand decimal coin has any silver content, or any other precious metal. Prior to 1947, New Zealand predecimal silver coins had a 50% silver content. All "silver" coins minted from 1947 onwards were made from a copper-nickel alloy. The only exception to this was the 1949 Crown (Five Shillings) which was minted from 50% silver.
Was there a US silver dollar minted in 1910?
NO there weren't any dollar coins struck in 1910.
Which English coins are silver?
No British coin has contained any silver since 1946. From about 1919/1920 to 1946, all British silver coins were minted with 50% silver. Prior to 1919/1920, all British silver coins were made from sterling silver (92.5% silver).
Did they make any silver coins in 2006?
Yes, but none of the coins were made for general circulation. Silver Proof quarters sets and Silver Proof 10-piece sets were sold by the Mint, also the American Silver Eagle bullion coins were minted in 2006.
Were there Any dollar coins minted in 1907?
No US 1 Dollars coins were minted in 1907.
What is the silver content of a 1941 British Shilling?
Zero. Due to the steep rise in the price of silver in 1919/20, the issue of standard .925 silver coins was discontinued and coins of .500 silver were minted. In 1947, silver was needed to repay the bullion lent by the USA during the war years, so silver coins were replaced with coins of the same weight and type made of cupro-nickel.
What is the value of old yen?
It depends on what coins/banknotes you are talking about and what year they were minted. Some of the older Yen coins are gold or silver and would be worth their gold/silver content along with any collectible value.
What is the value of a 1966 silver penny today?
The US never made any silver 1 cent coins.
Are there any 1949 silver dollars?
No US dollar coins were struck in 1949. 1935 was the last year for a US silver dollar. Silver halves were minted in 1949 along with quarters and dimes.
Are coins made of recycled metal?
All coins returned to the Mint for any reason, and any coins that are minted surplus to requirements, are melted down and the metals reused. This has been a very long standing practice, especially in the days of gold and silver coins.
Is a 1979 sliver penny real?
U.S cents have never been made of silver, nor were ANY circulating coins minted in the 1970s.
What was the last silver coin minted for common trade?
The last British coins minted for general circulation containing any silver at all, were issued in 1946. These had a 50% silver content, the other 50% consisting of copper and nickel. These coins included the - Halfcrown (2 Shillings and Sixpence) Florin (2 Shillings) Shilling Sixpence The US stopped minting coins with silver content in 1965, though the dates on them were kept as 1964.
