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Silver dimes (made up till 1964) contain 0.07234 troy ounces of silver.
Silver nickels (only made mid-1942 to 1945) contain .05626 troy ounces of silver.
Silver dimes are worth more because they have more silver in them.
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What is the value of a silver US nickel?
The only US nickels that ever contained silver were the famous "war nickels" minted from mid-1942 to 1945. These coins were struck in an alloy of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese because nickel was needed for the war effort.In average condition these coins are worth around $1.00 to $1.50, mostly for their silver content. For more specific values, please see the Related Questions for each date.Other old nickelsMany people assume that because dimes, quarters, and half dollars were made of silver before 1965, nickels were as well. Actually, all other dates of nickels are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. If you think about it for a while, a nickel is over twice the size of a dime so if it had been mostly silver it would have been worth much more than a dime, rather than just 5 cents.
What is the worth of a steel or silver 1908 US penny?
Not silver and not steel - the U.S. has never made silver pennies because they'd be worth more than dimes, and steel cents were only made in 1943, to save copper for use in ammunition. Your coin has been plated for use in jewelry or as part of a school chemistry experiment.
How much money is 10 pounds of dimes?
Dimes issued after 1965 weigh slightly more than silver dimes issued before. If every dime was issued after 1965, 10 pounds will be approximately 2000 dimes, which gives you 200 dollars. However, if all the dimes were issued before 1965, you'll end up with about 16 more dimes, or a dollar sixty more.
How much are real silver dimes worth?
As opposed to fake silver dimes, LOL? A lot more information is needed. Silver dimes were minted at 4 different mints over a period of about 170 years so there's no simple answer without enough information to identify a specific coin. As a rule of thumb most dimes dated 1940 and later that show even a moderate amount of wear are common among collectors, and sell mostly for their silver content - around 90 cents as of 09/2009. Older dates, as well as uncirculated and proof specimens, can be worth anywhere from a couple of dollars to many thousands. Please post a new question with the coin's specific date and whether it has a mint mark on the back.
Why is it rare to get a silver dime or quarter back in change?
The US hasn't made dimes or quarters out of silver since 1964, when the price of silver was deregulated and these coins became worth much more for their metal value than for spending. Any that turn up in change today are worth at least 8 to 12 times their face value depending on the current price of silver, possibly more for an older collectible coin. Rather than spending them people take them out of circulation and sell them.
Which is worth more three dimes or five nickels?
3 dimes is 30 cents and 5 nickels is 25 cents so 3 dimes is worth more.
Why are dimes worth more than nickels but nickels are bigger and heavier than dimes?
they were made that way
Which is worth more seven inches of dimes or nine inches of nickels?
The dimes.The dimes.The dimes.The dimes.
What is worth more a trunk full of nickels or a half trunk full of dimes?
Neither, they are worth the same.
If there are 150 nickels and dimes and 70 more are nickels than dimes how many of each are there?
If there are 150 nickles and dimes and 70 more are nickles than dimes how many of each are there?
How many nickels and dimes are in 5.20 if there are six times more nickels than dimes?
13 nickels and 78 dime
150 total coins of dimes and nickels 70 more nickels than dimes?
110 nickels and 40 dimes my little brother had the same problem
Are silver dimes worth more than a dime?
yes
Helen has twice as many dimes as nickels and five more quarters than nickels the value of her coins is 4.75 how many dimes does she have?
Helen has twice as many dimes as nickels and five more quarters than nickels the value of her coins is 4.75 how many dimes does she have?
What US Dimes are worth more?
All US dimes made before 1965 are silver and are worth at least $1.25.
You have 6 dimes your brother has 9 nickels who has more money?
You do. 6 dimes = 60 cents 9 nickels = 45 cents 6 dimes = 12 nickels
Would a trunk of nickels be worth more or the same as a half a trunk of dimes?
The volume of a dime is roughly half the volume of a nickel, so any specific number of dimes would take up about half as much space as the same number of nickels*. In other words, a half a trunk of dimes would have at least the same number of that coin as a full trunk of nickels. However each dime is worth twice as much so the half-trunk of dimes would be worth more. * Because dimes are smaller they'd be able to pack somewhat more tightly than nickels so you could probably get slightly more dimes into the half-trunk. However that doesn't affect the answer; it simply means the half-trunk would be worth even more.
