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All quarters dated 1964 and before are silver, all quarters released for general circulation dated 1965-present are not silver. The US mint has released quarters struck in 40% silver for collectors during the US Bicentennial and 90% silver proof sets for collectors in 1992-present.

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Q: When did they stop using silver in quarters?
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What year did they stop using silver for dimes?

The last year for silver dimes and quarters was 1964.


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1964 was the last year US quarters were made of Silver.


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1964 was the last year the US produced silver quarters for circulation.


When did the US stop making silver quarters?

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