US quarters weighed 6.25 grams and were 90% silver (the balance was copper); the Actual Silver Weight was thus 0.1808 troy ounces of silver
While the price of silver is volatile, lately silver dimes have been going for about $2, quarters for $5 and half-dollars for $10. This is just for silver content though, the numismatic value of some coins are many times greater than their silver bullion content.
About $8.50 at the time of writing just for the silver content.
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.
U.S. dimes, quarters, half dollars, and silver dollars dated 1964 or earlier contain 90% silver with 10% copper.
It's currently worth about $2.30 for its silver content. 1964 was the last year for silver in US dimes and quarters.
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All pre-1965 US quarters and dimes are 90% silver.
Yep, they are worth at least $5 for their silver content.
All US quarters minted before 1965 contain 90% silver. There are no higher silver content varieties out there.
While the price of silver is volatile, lately silver dimes have been going for about $2, quarters for $5 and half-dollars for $10. This is just for silver content though, the numismatic value of some coins are many times greater than their silver bullion content.
The last year for circulating silver U.S. dimes and quarters was 1964, while half dollars continued with a reduced silver content until 1971. Meanwhile in Canada, their dollars and halves were silver up through 1967, with quarters and dimes at a reduced content into 1968.
About $8.50 at the time of writing just for the silver content.
First of all, silver U.S. quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver, not pure. As far as 1964, it's an extremely common date, currently worth about $4 for the silver content.
1924 SState quarters are not worth more than face value unless they have the "S" mintmark. Pre-1965 quarters are rare, because they have a high silver content.
All U.S. quarters dated 1964 or earlier contain 90% silver and 10% copper.
With silver content they are worth around $5. Depending on the date, mintmark and quality of the coin they can be worth way more.
Generally any US quarters made before 1965 are collectible because of their silver content. Any proof(S mintmark) and uncirculated quarters are also collectible.