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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.
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Up to and including what was the last year Silver was used in the half-dollar coin?
1970 was last year of (40%) silver half dollars but they were never released for circulation and only issued in 1970 Mint sets.
What was the last year that real silver was used in US coins?
1964 for dimes, quarters, and 90% silver half dollars, and 1970 for 40% silver half dollars.
What is the value of a 1943 us silver dollar?
The last U.S. silver dollars were minted in 1935. If your coin has the same Walking Liberty design that's used on current "American Eagle" bullion coins, please turn it over and look at the denomination on the back. You'll find that it's a HALF dollar. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1943 US half dollar?" for more information.
Is a 1963 benjamin franklin half dollar rare?
No, it is not rare. It is, however worth the silver content used to make the coin as it is 90% silver, at current silver prices it is worth just shy of $10 in silver value.
What is the value of a 1941 peace half dollar?
The Peace design was used on silver dollars minted from late 1921 to 1935. Your coin is called a Walking Liberty half dollar. Please see the Related Question for more information.
How can you tell if your 1964 half dollar is silver?
All 1964 half dollars were struck in 90% silver. It was the last year that metal was used in circulating U.S. coins.
Up to and including what was the last year Silver was used in the half-dollar coin?
1970 was last year of (40%) silver half dollars but they were never released for circulation and only issued in 1970 Mint sets.
How much does a silver half dollar weigh?
The weight of the U.S. silver half dollar has changed over the course of it's history. In 1794 the silver half dollar weighed 13.48 grams and was 89.24 % silver. Then in 1836 the silver half dollar weight was changed to 13.36 grams and was 90% silver. In 1892 the silver half dollar weight was again changed to 12.50 grams which was the weight used until the final 90% silver half dollar struck for circulation was issued in 1964.
How much silver in a 1968 Canadian dollar?
The 1968 dollar is 100% nickel. 1967 was the last year that the canada used silver for their coins.
What other metal was used besides silver in the 1966 Kennedy Half Dollar?
60% copper and 40% silver.
What is the value of a1976 us half dollar?
Before 1970, half dollars had silver in them, but in 1970, they used no silver in the coins, so it is worth only $0.50.
What was the last year that real silver was used in US coins?
1964 for dimes, quarters, and 90% silver half dollars, and 1970 for 40% silver half dollars.
What is the value of a 1943 us silver dollar?
The last U.S. silver dollars were minted in 1935. If your coin has the same Walking Liberty design that's used on current "American Eagle" bullion coins, please turn it over and look at the denomination on the back. You'll find that it's a HALF dollar. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1943 US half dollar?" for more information.
Can 1952 half dollar e used to make colloidal silver to ingest?
Listen very carefully: NO. Coin silver is blended with copper, and the medicinal claims regarding silver are dubious at best.
Is a 1963 benjamin franklin half dollar rare?
No, it is not rare. It is, however worth the silver content used to make the coin as it is 90% silver, at current silver prices it is worth just shy of $10 in silver value.
What is the value of a 1924 Peace half dollar?
The Peace design was used on silver dollars minted from late 1921 to 1935. Your coin is called a Walking Liberty half dollar. Please see the Related Question for more information.
What is the value of a 1941 peace half dollar?
The Peace design was used on silver dollars minted from late 1921 to 1935. Your coin is called a Walking Liberty half dollar. Please see the Related Question for more information.
