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What about them?
If you're interested in the silver content .77344 ounces for a Silver dollar, .36169 for a Half dollar, .18084 for a quarter, .07234 for a dime, and .05626 for silver nickels (only minted from 1942-1945, they can be identified by a large mintmark or letter above the Monticello building on the reverse). These silver amounts do change slightly for older coins, but generally if you are selling a coin at melt it is going to fall into these categories.
If you're interested in which coins contained silver, I'll tell you: Three cent pieces from 1851/1873 (not to be confused with nickel three cent pieces from 1865-1889, if it has a big star it's silver, if it has Liberty's head and "III" it's nickel). All half dimes (1794-1873), some Jefferson nickels (1942-1945 like I mentioned earlier), dimes from 1796-1964, all twenty cent coins (1875-1878) quarters from 1796-1964, half dollars from 1794-1964 (Kennedy half dollars from 1965-1970 contain 40% silver, but after 1970 there is no silver), dollar coins from 1794-1935.
If you're interested in where to find this coins, try searching through bank rolls. They are getting increasingly rare, but it is still possible to find silver nickels, dimes, quarters and halves.
If you're interested in buying them, find a local coin dealer or pawn shop or antique shop etc. Chances are they will be able to sell you a large back of worn silver coins for very close to melt price.
If you're interested in selling them, again find a coin dealer. A good, reputable dealer will be able to look at your coins and tell you exactly what you have and what they are worth to him or her.
If you're interested in giving them away, I'll take 'em.
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What is the silver content of 1964 us coins?
U.S. dimes, quarters, half dollars, and silver dollars dated 1964 or earlier contain 90% silver with 10% copper.
When were coins 100 percent silver?
Just recently with the advent of bullion coins such as the American Silver Eagle. Coins intended for circulation were never 100% silver because silver is simply too soft of a metal for coinage. They were 90% silver in American coins until 1964 for dimes, quarters and half dollars, but other than bullion coins, no coins are made of 100% silver.
What is the last date that pure silver coins were minted in the US?
First, U.S. coins were never pure silver. The silver American Eagles come the closest at 99.9% pure. As for the circulating coins, they were 90% silver and were last dated 1964 even though mintage of the 1964 dates continued part way into 1965 to counteract hoarding.
Are pre-1964 quarters worth more that post 1964 quarters because of the silver content usedNOTICE?
Yes, the reason why quarters (and dimes, and half dollars) dated 1964 and earlier are worth more than their 1965 and later coins is because they are 90% silver.
What was the last year USA coins were silver?
It was 1964 when the last coins in the US were made from 90% silver.
How many grams of silver in a 1964 or earlier silver half dollar?
For 90% silver coins (1964 & before) 10.2537 grams.
How much silver is in a dime 1964 or older?
U.S. silver coins dated 1964 and earlier are almost all composed of 90% silver and 10% copper.
Is it legal to trade goods for discontinued silver coins?
Silver U.S. coins dated 1964 or earlier are still legal tender at face value.
What is the silver content of 1964 us coins?
U.S. dimes, quarters, half dollars, and silver dollars dated 1964 or earlier contain 90% silver with 10% copper.
What percent silver are American coins?
U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars dated 1964 or earlier contain 90% silver. Then half dollars 1965-1970 are 40% silver. After that, no circulating coinage contains any silver.
What is the Silver content of an American dime?
If it's dated 1964 or earlier, it contains 90% silver with 10% copper. If it's dated after 1964, it contains no silver.
When were coins 100 percent silver?
Just recently with the advent of bullion coins such as the American Silver Eagle. Coins intended for circulation were never 100% silver because silver is simply too soft of a metal for coinage. They were 90% silver in American coins until 1964 for dimes, quarters and half dollars, but other than bullion coins, no coins are made of 100% silver.
How is much is 112 lbs of American quarters worth?
It depends if they are copper-nickel (post-1964) or 90% silver quarters (1964 and earlier). If they are copper-nickel, dated 1965 and earlier, they are only worth face, if they are silver, they are worth the silver content.
How much silver in American coins?
None. Last year of use - $1 coins : 1935 Half dollars : 90% silver, 1964; 40% silver, 1969 Dimes and quarters : 1964 Nickels : 1942 to 1945 only. Cents : never.
What element where American dimes and quarters made of before 1965?
US dimes and quarters (along with half dollars and dollar coins) dated 1964 and earlier are made out of 90% silver and 10% copper.
Do coins before 1942 contain silver?
US half dollars, quarters and dimes made in 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. During 1942, some nickels contained silver.
Are 1964 quarters silver?
Yes, but 1964 was the last year for circulating 90% coins.
