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No, other than silver dimes/quarters created for special collector sets, current dimes and quarters contain no silver and only contain copper and nickel.
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Did quarters nickels and dimes contain silver in 1964?
Dimes and quarters, yes. Nickels, no. 1964 was the last year for silver dimes and quarters, and nickels only contained silver during WWII.
What percent of silver in dimes?
Dimes dated 1964 and prior are 90% silver. Dimes dated 1965-present that are intended for circulation contain no silver. From 1992-present the US has made silver proof sets which contain a 90% silver dime along with 90% silver quarters and half dollars. Keep in mind though that it is only the silver proof set that contains silver, the normal proof sets do not (unless the coin intended for circulation had silver)
Do US quarters and dimes have no silver content?
All pre-1965 US quarters and dimes are 90% silver.
What year did they stop making silver coins?
The last year for silver dimes and quarters, as well as 90% half dollars was 1964. Halves 1965-70 were then 40% silver. All dimes and quarters 1965-present and half dollars 1971-present are copper and nickel.
Are quarters and dimes minted prior to 1964 silver?
Yes, U.S. quarters and dimes struck in 1964 or before are 90% silver.
How many dimes are in 19.75 if the amount contains only dimes and quarters?
There are 39 combinations of dimes and quarters that will total 19.75 from 1 quarter and 195 dimes to 77 quarters and 5 dimes.
Do 1965 quarters contain silver?
No. The last year for silver dimes and quarters was 1964.
When did the United States start making silver dimes and quarters?
The United States began minting silver dimes and quarters in the year 1796.
What year did they stop using silver for dimes?
The last year for silver dimes and quarters was 1964.
How can you tell if a dime or quarters are silver?
For U.S. dimes and quarters, anything dated before 1965 is silver.
How much silver in old quarters and dimes?
U.S. dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars dated before 1965 contain 90% silver with 10% copper.
What kind of metal are nickels dimes and quarters made of?
Present day nickel, dimes and quarters are composed of copper and nickel.
