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Yes, there were 90% silver issues sold in special collector sets. Obviously none were made for circulation because the silver alone would be worth about $2.50 to $2.75 each.
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Is 1940s and 50's Washington US Quarters made with any silver?
Yes, they are made of 90% silver.
Is there any silver in quarters pre 1965?
US quarter dollars issued through 1964 were 90% silver. Quarters issued from 1965 onward (except for some proof coins made for collectors) contain no silver.
What year did the US change the silver quarter to silver and copper?
To clear things up, the US never made pure silver quarters. Circulating quarters were made of 90% silver and 10% copper from 1796, the first year of issue, until 1964. In addition, modern quarters don't have any silver in them at all. They're made of a pure copper core clad with outer layers of copper-nickel alloy.
What years did quarter have silver in them?
Quarters and dimes used to have silver in them, although they do not nowadays. The years that quarters had silver in them were any years before 1965.
What is the value of a 1979 silver coin?
The US didn't make any silver coins in 1979. The last circulating silver dimes and quarters were dated 1964, and the last silver halves made for circulation were dated 1969.
Do common state quarters contain any silver?
Common state quarters contain 0 silver, however there were special silver proof sets made for collectors, also some of the home shopping channels sold quarters plated in gold,silver & platinum.
Is 1940s and 50's Washington US Quarters made with any silver?
Yes, they are made of 90% silver.
What are the 2000 silver quarters made of?
Modern silver quarters are only made for sale in special "Prestige" proof sets sold to collectors. They're made of the same 90% silver / 10% copper alloy that was used for circulating quarters before 1965. Circulating quarters dated 1965 and later are made of nickel and copper, and do not contain any silver.
Which US quarters are collectible?
Generally any US quarters made before 1965 are collectible because of their silver content. Any proof(S mintmark) and uncirculated quarters are also collectible.
Do 1965 quarters have silver in them?
No. After 1964 all quarters were made with copper and nickel.
Are today's quarters made of any silver?
None that are made for circulation contain any silver. However, some special proof coins made for collectors DO contain silver. The same goes for dimes and half dollars as well.
Is there any silver in quarters pre 1965?
US quarter dollars issued through 1964 were 90% silver. Quarters issued from 1965 onward (except for some proof coins made for collectors) contain no silver.
What year did the US change the silver quarter to silver and copper?
To clear things up, the US never made pure silver quarters. Circulating quarters were made of 90% silver and 10% copper from 1796, the first year of issue, until 1964. In addition, modern quarters don't have any silver in them at all. They're made of a pure copper core clad with outer layers of copper-nickel alloy.
When was silver taken out of quarters?
1965. Any US quarters dated 1964 or earlier are 90% silver.
What years did quarter have silver in them?
Quarters and dimes used to have silver in them, although they do not nowadays. The years that quarters had silver in them were any years before 1965.
How much silver is in a quarter made after 1964?
All circulation-strike quarters dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel. They don't contain any silver. The only silver quarters struck since 1964 have been special proof coins made in San Francisco for inclusion in collectors' sets.
Is there any silver quarters of any great value?
If they are old enough yes, but all silver quarters are worth more than face value.
