If it's dated 1965 or later, it's worth 10 cents. The exception is if it's a proof coin from the San Francisco mint, but those don't turn up in circulation.
1964 was the last year that US dimes were struck in 90% silver. Since then they have been made of a copper core bonded with cupronickel on each side.
From 1796 to 1964, all US dimes were struck in an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. Starting in 1965 all circulating dimes have been made of copper-nickel. Since 1992, special "prestige proof" dimes have been made in 90% silver but these are only for sale to collectors and investors.
The last year for silver U.S. dimes was 1964.
.. 1964 was the last year.
Dimes have been made from 1796 to 2010 with 7 different series, so which ones are you asking about?
Dimes were struck in silver from 1796 to 1964. From 1992 to date Silver Proof Sets have been made that have silver dimes in them.
1964 was the last year that US dimes were struck in 90% silver. Since then they have been made of a copper core bonded with cupronickel on each side.
For the most part, no. Silver hasn't been used in circulating dimes since 1964. However, some modern proof dimes ARE made from silver, but those are for the collector market.
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1999 U.S. silver PROOF dimes sell for around $4 to $6 on eBay. No circulating dimes have been made of silver since 1964.
From 1796 to 1964, all US dimes were struck in an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. Starting in 1965 all circulating dimes have been made of copper-nickel. Since 1992, special "prestige proof" dimes have been made in 90% silver but these are only for sale to collectors and investors.
No silver dimes were made after 1964. Starting in 1992 The Mint has made silver proof sets that do have 90% silver dimes, but they are not released into circulation.
The last year for silver U.S. dimes was 1964.
.. 1964 was the last year.
Dimes have been made from 1796 to 2010 with 7 different series, so which ones are you asking about?
From 1796 to 1964, all US dimes were struck in an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. Starting in 1965 all circulating dimes have been made of copper-nickel. Since 1992, special "prestige proof" dimes have been made in 90% silver but these are only for sale to collectors and investors.
Anything found in change is worth face value only. No circulating silver dimes have been made since 1964. All 1976 dimes, including those made for Bicentennial sets, were struck in copper-nickel.