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take your coin to your local coin shop (not pawn shop)
For US Coins:
> dimes, quarters, and half dollars dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver
> $1 coins dated 1935 and earlier are also 90% silver
> half dollars dated 1965-1970 are 40% silver
> nickels dated 1942-45 with a large mint mark are 35% silver (NO other nickels have silver!)
For Canadian Coins:
> dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars dated 1967 and earlier are 80% silver
> some 1968 coins are 50% silver
What else can I help you with?
How do you tell if a coin is silver?
in order to tell for sure, you would need to take it to a coin specialist. most coins now are a mix of zinc and copper. if your coin truly is silver, it is probably very very old and worth a good amount of money.
How can you tell if a coin is pure silver if you know the mass and volume of the coin?
I think you would have to be a physicist to do that. It would be easier to identify the coin by nation of origin, date and denomination, and a coin guide book will help do this, and the book will tell you what metal the coin is made from.
How can you tell if a coin is silver?
Silver dimes, quarters, and half-dollars sound different when dropped than their modern counterparts. Also, if you look at the sides, you will not see any copper on a silver coin, but you will on a modern coin. Another way is to look at the date on the coin.If you are ok with scraping the coin on a testing stone, there is an acid test kit you can get to be sure it's silver.Another trick I've found is to put your coin, and another coin that you know is silver, under a sheet of tissue paper. If both coins "shine through" the tissue equally, then your coin is likely silver. If yours seems dull or dark next to the silver one, then it is likely NOT silver.DanUser:WorkingMan
How can you tell if a silver dollar is real?
You can use a magnet to check if a silver dollar is real - real silver is not magnetic, so if the coin is attracted to the magnet, it is not silver. You can also examine the coin for any seams or irregularities in the design that may indicate it is a counterfeit. Finally, have the coin authenticated by a professional numismatist or coin grading service for a conclusive evaluation.
How can you tell if a silver coin is real?
Assuming it's a US coin, one way is to weigh it. An unworn silver dime should weigh 2.5 gm, a quarter 6.25 gm, and a half-dollar 12.5 gm. However that wouldn't account for a fake that had been "filled" with a metal having the same density. A jeweler can perform what's called a specific gravity test to tell something about a coin's composition. It involves weighing the coin and comparing the weight to its volume. The density of silver is well-known, so a coin whose density is different from that of silver must have some other metal mixed in, or have no silver at all.
How do you tell a silver coin from other coins?
One way to know a coin is not silver is to check it with a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the coin, it is not silver. If the magnet does not stick, it still might not be silver. You can test it, but to do that you need a test kit.
How do you tell if my selmer signet special flute is solid coin silver?
Coin silver Selmer's are stamped on the main body "Coin Silver" Matching serial numbers on all pieces prove they are all solid silver.
How DO you tell a silver dollar coin oF 1886 is authentic?
The best thing to do is take it to a coin dealer.
How do you tell if a coin is silver?
in order to tell for sure, you would need to take it to a coin specialist. most coins now are a mix of zinc and copper. if your coin truly is silver, it is probably very very old and worth a good amount of money.
How can you tell if a coin is pure silver if you know the mass and volume of the coin?
I think you would have to be a physicist to do that. It would be easier to identify the coin by nation of origin, date and denomination, and a coin guide book will help do this, and the book will tell you what metal the coin is made from.
How do you tell if the hrh royal wedding coin is silver?
No general circulation British coin contains any silver. If you have any modern British coin with a silver content, it will say so on the packaging it was sold in. This will include the percentage of silver and very possibly, a "certificate of authenticity".
How do you tell the difference between a cupronickel clad or silver 1976 US one dollar coin?
The color is different. The silver is more reflective. If you cover the coin with a Kleenex you can barely see the CN coin but the silver one shows through.
How can I tell whether my 1977 British decimal commemorative twenty-five pence coin is made of cupronickel or silver?
If it is a "Silver" coin, it will say so on the case it came in.
Can a clad coin be silver plated?
Yes, it can also contain silver. Experts can tell by holding the coin & observing its edge & by its weight. Clad coins are usually lighter
How can you tell the difference between a 1977 British Crown - Silver Jubilee silver or not silver?
A genuine silver coin produced by the Royal Mint will be in protective packaging indicating what the coin is made from. It should also include a certificate of authenticity.
How do you tell if your American silver eagle is a pf70 or not?
You can't unless you pay the $20+ to send your coin to NGC/PCGs even under magnification the ordinary person cannot tell the difference between a pf69 and pf70 coin. Of course, it is easy to tell if your coin is uncirculated or proof, a proof silver eagle will have very shiny, mirror like fields that are easy to see yourself in. An uncirculated silver eagle will be shiny, but won't be mirror like. Also, the raised part of the coin will look frosted on a proof coin but not on an uncirculated coin.
How do you tell if this coin is silver?
The U.S. has made many silver coins. Please be more specific and post new question.
