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Yes. All 3 mints struck dimes in 1952
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What years the the US make silver dimes?
The first US dimes were minted in 1796. They continued to be struck from silver until 1964. The rise in silver prices forced the Mint to change to the current copper-nickel clad composition starting in 1965.
When was silver taken out of the us coinage?
Well....quarters dimes and half dollars from 1964 and before are 90% silver and then the mint reduced the silver in quarters and dimes to none.BUT the half dollars from 1965-1969 were 40% silver then in 19 70 all silver from coins was eliminated.the mint still makes commerative proof silver sets,but they are not meant for circulation just for collecting.
1965 silver proof sets value?
The mint did not make any proof coins in 1965, 66, or 67. "Special Mint Sets" with high-quality circulation strikes were produced instead. The dimes and quarters in them were made of cupronickel, not silver, and the half dollar was struck in low-purity 40% silver.
What is value of a 1936 silver dime with a P mint mark?
The P mint mark was first used on dimes in 1980. All earlier dimes minted in Philadelphia didn't carry a mint mark. Please check your coin again - the mint mark position is next to the E in ONE on the back.
What did dimes used to be made from?
From their first issue in 1796 up to 1964 dimes were made of an alloy of silver and copper, usually 90% silver. In 1965 the rising price of silver forced the Mint to switch to the current copper-nickel clad "sandwich" composition.
Is there silver in dimes 1970-2012?
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.
What are Roosevelt dimes valued at?
All silver (1946-1964) Roosevelt dimes are considered common. Unless they are Mint State, the values is for the silver, about $2.25.
What years the the US make silver dimes?
The first US dimes were minted in 1796. They continued to be struck from silver until 1964. The rise in silver prices forced the Mint to change to the current copper-nickel clad composition starting in 1965.
Are all Mercury dimes silver?
Yes, all mercury dimes were minted before the mint started making copper/nickel dimes.
Are dimes made of silver?
1964 and before, dimes were made out of 90 percent silver. The same went for quarters and half dollars. And then the us mint made half dollars from 1965-1969 40 percent silver.
Are there 1970 silver dimes?
As opposed to fake silver? It depends ... If your coin has no mint mark or a D next to the bow in Washington's wig, it's a standard Bicentennial quarter made from copper-nickel. If it has an S mint mark, it should be a proof coin in its original holder. These were made from 40% silver. Please see the Related Question for more.
What is percentage of silver in 1952 half dollar US mint?
90 %
When was silver taken out of the us coinage?
Well....quarters dimes and half dollars from 1964 and before are 90% silver and then the mint reduced the silver in quarters and dimes to none.BUT the half dollars from 1965-1969 were 40% silver then in 19 70 all silver from coins was eliminated.the mint still makes commerative proof silver sets,but they are not meant for circulation just for collecting.
What yr was dimes and nickels less silver?
U.S. dimes were 90% silver through 1964. The only nickels to ever contain silver are "war nickels," dated 1942-1945, distinguished by the large mint mark on the back.
What is the value of an 40 percent silver dime?
The US never made 40%-silver dimes. All dimes up till 1964 were 90% silver. All circulating dimes 1965 and later are copper-nickel. Please post a new question with the coin's date and mint mark.
1965 silver proof sets value?
The mint did not make any proof coins in 1965, 66, or 67. "Special Mint Sets" with high-quality circulation strikes were produced instead. The dimes and quarters in them were made of cupronickel, not silver, and the half dollar was struck in low-purity 40% silver.
What is value of a 1936 silver dime with a P mint mark?
The P mint mark was first used on dimes in 1980. All earlier dimes minted in Philadelphia didn't carry a mint mark. Please check your coin again - the mint mark position is next to the E in ONE on the back.
