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1964 was the last year that circulating U.S. coins were struck in 90% silver. Half-dollars were struck in 40% silver during 1965-69. None were resleased for circulation in 1970, and in 1971 they too were converted to cupronickel clad coinage. Special "prestige" proof sets continue to be struck in 90% silver but of course these coins don't (or at least shouldn't) circulate.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y ago1964 was the last year for circulating silver quarters, as well as dimes. Half-dollars were 40% silver clad until 1971. Since 1992, though, Proof silver quarters, half-dollars, and dimes have been offered to collectors through the US Mint.
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∙ 13y agoThe US Mint still produces silver coins for collectors. The last year silver coins were produced for circulation was 1964 except for the Kennedy half dollar. These half dollars, minted from 1965 through 1970 contained 40% silver instead of the 90% contained in silver dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollar coins minted prior to 1965.
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∙ 12y agoThe last circulating US silver dollars were minted in 1935.
The last circulating Canadian silver dollars were minted in 1967.
Both countries continue to mint $1 collectors' coins in silver, but none of these are intended for general circulation.
Some circulation-design US dollars were also minted in silver after 1935 but again none were put into general use. These included various dates of Eisenhower dollars struck in 40% silver and sold to collectors, and a trial run of about 330,000 Peace dollars minted in 1964. All of the latter were melted.
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∙ 14y ago1964 was the last year of general circulation silver coins. They were composed of 90% silver with 10% copper added for hardness.
Half dollars continued to be made from "debased" 40% silver up till 1969. None were made for circulation in 1970, and in 1971 the half was also changed to copper-nickel like dimes and quarters.
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∙ 11y agoCanadian dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars were 80% silver though 1967. Dimes and quarters were then 50% silver in 1968. By 1969, no silver was used in any circulating Canadian Coins.
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∙ 6y ago1967 for dollars and halves, 1968 for quarters and dimes.
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∙ 13y ago1967-1968
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∙ 11y ago1968
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Are Canadian coins from the 1980s silver?
No. find the website for Calgary Coins. There they will tell you the metal content and a VERY brief history of Canadian coins. 1968 was the last year silver coins were minted for circulation, and then only for part of the year and in debased .500 fine alloy.
What is the value of a 1969 Canadian silver quarter?
Last year for Canadian silver content coins was a partial production in 1968. A magnet will pick up newer quarters but not pre 1968 silver coins this includes dimes as well.
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 was the last year USA coins were silver?
It was 1964 when the last coins in the US were made from 90% silver.
What is the last year silver was used in US half dollar?
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.
What year did Canada stop using silver in their silver coins?
The last year for the Canadian silver 5-cent piece was 1921, except those coins weren't called nickels because they didn't contain any nickel. The Canadian nickel (actually made of nickel) was then introduced in 1922.
Does a 1975 Elizabeth II Canadian Quarter contain silver?
No. The last year for silver in Canadian dimes and quarters was 1968.
Are 1964 quarters silver?
Yes, but 1964 was the last year for circulating 90% coins.
Which coins are 90 percent silver after 1964?
1964 was the last year for any 90% silver coins struck for general circulation.
What was the last year that silver coins were minted?
The last year that 90% silver coinage was issued for general circulation was 1964. Kennedy Half dollars were struck in 40% silver from 1965-1969.
What year was the last time coins were silver?
1964 for 90% silver but half's were struck in 40% from 1965-1970
What was the last year for us silver coins?
1964 for dimes, quarters, and half dollars at 90% silver. Halves were then 40% silver until 1970. The only silver coins since then were special collector issues, but none for general circulation.
