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What is the value of a 1969 British Shilling?
A British 1970 Shilling (English reverse) (Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3 GBP. A British 1970 Shilling (Scottish reverse) (Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
Is a 1970 British Halfcrown silver?
No. The 1970 British Halfcrown was minted as a Proof FDC coin only in cupro-nickel.
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.
Is the half dollar in a 1970 S US Proof Coin set made of 40 percent silver?
Yes the coin is 40% silver.
What is the value of a 1987 British Shilling?
A British 1883 sterling silver Shilling (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £200 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £10 to £90 GBP. A British 1883 sterling silver Shilling (Victoria)(Proof FDC - plain edge), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3,750 GBP. NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
What is the value of a 1970 British Crown?
There was no 1970 British Crown (Five Shilling) coin minted. The last British predecimal Crown (Five Shilling) coin to be minted was in 1965.
What is the percentage of silver in a Kennedy half dollar?
Those minted in 1964 are 90% pure silver. Those from 1965 to 1970 have a core made of 80% copper and 20% silver, with outer layers that have the opposite percentages for an overall content of 40% silver. All minted after 1970 (except those included in silver proof sets) are copper-nickel and contain no silver. US Mint "Prestige" proof sets include 90% silver Kennedy Halves, although all others versions of the coin including standard proofs are made of copper-nickel.
What is the percentage of silver in a silver half dollar?
All half dollars minted up to 1964 are 90% pure silver. Those from 1965 to 1970 have a core made of 80% copper and 20% silver, with outer layers that have the opposite percentages for an overall content of 40% silver. All halves minted after 1970 (except those included in silver proof sets) are copper-nickel and contain no silver. US Mint "Prestige" proof sets include 90% silver Kennedy Halves, although all others versions of the coin including standard proofs are made of copper-nickel.
What coins between 1964 and 1970 are silver?
1964: dimes, quarters, and halves are all made of 90% silver 1965-1969: halves are made of 40% silver. 1970 halves are only in mint and proof sets. All other denominations and dates from those year ranges are bronze or copper-nickel.
How much are the us mint proof sets?
Most post-1970 mint sets are worth about $15-25, however, silver proof sets are worth quite a bit more. Pre-1970 sets are worth more because they have a 40% silver half dollar worth about $5 on its own. 1964 and before proof sets are worth even more because the half-dollar, quarter and dime are 90% silver. However, you need to post an actual year and the type of set for us to provide a real value.
Do any half dollars from the 1970s contain silver?
Not regular circulating US currency - it has to be 1964 or earlier to contain all-silver, although Kennedy halves from 1965 to 1969 were 40% silver. (No halves dated 1970 were circulated.) None minted for circulation. The 1970 D and S and 1776/1976 S are 40% silver clad but were issued only in Uncirculated Mint Sets and Proof Sets.
What is the last year silver was used in US half dollar?
1964 was the last year for 90% silver coins and 1970 was the last for 40% silver coins. Special Bicentennial (1776-1976) collectors coins were made in 40% silver. From 1992 to date proof collectors coins have been struck in 90% silver.
