Yes. Until the 1960s many countries of the world used silver in their coins. With the rising value of silver most , or probably all of them, have replaced the silver with other metals. Still, many countries use silver in special coins struck for coin collectors.
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∙ 13y agoPrior to 1965, the dime, quarter, half-dollar and dollar coins were all 90% silver. During WWII, nickels were minted with 35% silver but returned to our current composition after the war ended. The 20 cent piece and some 3 cent pieces were also minted in silver but those coins ended production long ago.
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∙ 12y agoThat depends. In the US all half dollars, quarters, and dimes made before 1965 were made of 90% silver. Currently the US makes no silver coins intended for circulation. The US mints make special bullion coins made almost completely of silver.
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on the country of origin, year, denomination and in some cases the mint mark or type of coin.
Athens had coins made of bronze, silver and gold.
The only U.S. coins currently made that are silver are American Silver Eagles and other special collectors coins sold by the U.S. Mint. These coins are NOT released for circulation.
No British circulating coin has contained any silver since 1946. From 1919/1920 to 1946, all British silver coins contained 50% silver. Prior to 1919/1920, all British silver coins were made from sterling silver or, 92.5% silver.
There were proof sets made in 1974 and 1975 where all 8 of the coins were silver, and proof sets made during those years when none of them were silver. Assuming that your coins are in a set, check the 1 Cent coin - if it looks silver, then all the coins in the set are silver; if it looks bronze, then none of the coins in the set are silver.
Yes, there were several US silver coins made dated 2000, none though were intended for circulation. There were silver eagles made ($1 coins sold as silver bullion and are 1 troy ounce of silver), along with silver proof sets (with 90% silver dime, quarters and half-dollar) and a few silver commemorative coins made. Not to mention many foreign silver coins.
Romans coins were made of bronze, silver and gold.
It was 1964 when the last coins in the US were made from 90% silver.
Silver has been used in coinage ever since coinage was made. The earliest coins were made out of an alloy of silver and gold. Silver, along with gold, have been used for coins ever since coinage was made in 700 BC or so.
No. The US has never made a coin with pure silver. The closest to pure silver would be American silver Eagles. These coins are silver bullion coins. They are made of 99.93% silver and .07% copper.
Not a meaningful question. Gold coins were made from gold and copper without any silver in them. Silver coins were made from silver and copper without any gold.
Silver coins used to be made from silver in the past, but due to the high cost of silver and the increased demand for coins, most countries now use cheaper metals like copper and nickel to make coins. This allows coins to be produced at a lower cost while still maintaining their appearance and functionality.
Yes. All Barber coins were made before 1965. This means they have a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper.