So many were made that even uncirculated coins are only valued for the silver, about $3.00
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.
1964 was the last year for silver quarters.
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.
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.
No 1964 U.S. quarters were copper clad. They were all 90% silver (it was the last year for silver quarters).
1964 was the last year for circulating silver quarters in the U.S. As of 6 March 2014, one is worth just under $4 for the silver.
The 1960-1964 quarters are worth about $2.50 each for the silver 1965-1969 are likely just quarters
1964 was the last year for silver quarters.
It's currently worth about $2.30 for its silver content. 1964 was the last year for silver in US dimes and quarters.
U.S. quarters dated 1964 or earlier are 90% silver and worth more than a quarter.
All US quarters dated 1964 or before are 90% silver.
The last year for silver quarters was 1964.