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The question is actually "which years" rather than "which year".
Nickels:
Contrary to popular misunderstanding, nearly all US nickels are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. The ONLY nickels that ever contained silver were special "war nickels" minted from late 1942 to 1945. War nickels were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. These coins are distinguished by a large mint mark letter over the dome of Monticello on the back.
Dimes and quarters:
1964 was the last year for silver dimes and quarters. Starting in 1965, those two denominations were changed to the current cupronickel-clad composition.
Half dollars:
Until 1964, halves were made of the same 90% silver alloy as dimes and quarters. From 1965 to 1969 they were made of 40% silver. None were minted for circulation in 1970. Starting in 1971, they were changed to the same clad metal used for dimes and quarters.
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Did quarters nickels and dimes contain silver in 1964?
Dimes and quarters, yes. Nickels, no. 1964 was the last year for silver dimes and quarters, and nickels only contained silver during WWII.
When did dimes change from silver?
1964 was the last year for silver dimes.
What year did they stop using silver for dimes?
The last year for silver dimes and quarters was 1964.
What year did us dimes stop being made of silver?
The last year for silver U.S. dimes was 1964.
What year dimes were 40 percent silver?
U.S. dimes have never been 40% silver, only 90%.
Did quarters nickels and dimes contain silver in 1964?
Dimes and quarters, yes. Nickels, no. 1964 was the last year for silver dimes and quarters, and nickels only contained silver during WWII.
Are 1965 dimes and quarters silver?
No they are not silver, only the 1942 through 1945 nickels with large reverse mintmarks are 35% silver. All other US nickels, regardless of date, are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
What is the value of a 1999 silver 5 cent piece?
Check that coin again. The last year for silver 5-cent pieces (half dimes) in the U.S. was 1873. Then the only nickels to contain silver are dated 1942-1945 (war nickels).
When did dimes change from silver?
1964 was the last year for silver dimes.
What year did they stop using silver for dimes?
The last year for silver dimes and quarters was 1964.
What year are silver dimes?
Silver dimes were last minted in 1964 in the US.
What is the cut of date for silver Roosevelt dimes?
1964 is the last year for silver dimes.
What year did us dimes stop being made of silver?
The last year for silver U.S. dimes was 1964.
What year us coins contain silver?
Half-dimes up to 1873"war nickels" 1942-1945 (the only year nickels ever contained any silver)Dimes and quarters up to 1964Half dollars to 1964 at 90% silver, 1965-1970 at 40%Circulating dollars up to 1935The Mint currently makes 90% silver dimes, quarters, and halves for special Prestige Proof Sets, and 1-oz "American Eagle" bullion coins have an artificial denomination of $1. None of these coins are intended for spending however.
Was silver used in 1965 dimes?
Simple answer is no. 1964 was the last year of 90% silver dimes.
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 year dimes were 40 percent silver?
U.S. dimes have never been 40% silver, only 90%.
