Mercury dimes were never made of pure or solid silver. In 1944 they would have been made of an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. Today these dimes are worth around 2.00 dollars for their silver. However, they are rare in circulation of you usually pay over what it's worth when buying from a collector.
1964 was the last year for silver dimes.
To a collector all dates are collectable. If you are interested in just the silver coins they were made until 1964 with 1964 being the last year for silver US dimes released for circulation. Silver dimes do appear in special silver proof sets issued for collectors.
The last year for silver dimes and quarters was 1964.
US dimes were struck in silver from 1796 to 1964.
The US never made pure silver dimes. Silver by itself is too soft for use in circulating coins. Dimes dated 1964 and earlier are made of a .900 fine alloy of silver and copper.
The coin is 90% silver not solid silver. With uncirculated coins at $1.50 to $3.00 retail most circulated coins are bullion value only. About $1.25 as of today.
Mercury dimes were never made of pure or solid silver. In 1944 they would have been made of an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. Today these dimes are worth around 2.00 dollars for their silver. However, they are rare in circulation of you usually pay over what it's worth when buying from a collector.
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1964 was the last year for silver dimes.
To a collector all dates are collectable. If you are interested in just the silver coins they were made until 1964 with 1964 being the last year for silver US dimes released for circulation. Silver dimes do appear in special silver proof sets issued for collectors.
It depends on the dates, mintmarks and condition of the coins.
Silver dimes were last minted in 1964 in the US.
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.
Dimes were struck in silver from 1796 to 1964. From 1992 to date Silver Proof Sets have been made that have silver dimes in them.
Yes, a lot of them, but silver dimes have been made from 1796 (with a few missing years) to 1964, so it depends dates, mintmarks and condition.
1964 is the last year for silver dimes.