The 1966 Mexican peso is about ten percent silver so its value fluctuates with the silver market. Its value also fluctuates depending on the wear of the coin.
The 1966 Kennedy half dollar is made of 40% silver and 60% copper. It has a total weight of 11.5 grams and a diameter of 30.6 mm.
First you need to make sure that the coin is actually made of 90% silver. All standard dimes dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel, not silver, and have the familiar dark copper stripe around the edge. However, a few 1965 and 1966 dimes were accidentally struck on silver blanks intended for the 1964-dated coins. If your coin doesn't have the stripe around the edge, it should be inspected by a trained professional evaluator or coin dealer to determine whether it's one of these errors.
A 1964 dime is made of 90% silver and 10% copper, known as a "silver dime" because of its silver content. These dimes were the last to be minted with silver before the composition changed to a copper-nickel alloy in 1965.
Not all silver. It is referred to as silver clad. Silver on both sides (40% by weight) with copper in the center. The semi-solid silver Kennedy half dollar stopped production in 1964, made of 90% silver. See the related link for more information.
Apollo's arrows were believed to be made of silver. In ancient Greek mythology, silver was associated with purity and divine power, reflecting Apollo's role as the god of light, prophecy, and healing.
yes
yeah it is 10%
Since it's silver! Between $20-$30. Uncirculated, about $50 or more.
The 1966 Philippines 25 Centavos is composed of copper, nickel and zinc, with no silver content.
I have a 1934 "un peso" silver 720 peso, what is it worth?
In uncirculated condition it is worth around $2.50 USD. (2/28/2010)
silver- with some nickel (i was told)
1940 silver peso
10.00
Un peso 1966
The 1975 cinco peso coin from the Philippines contains 40% silver and 60% copper.
No, a 1910 un peso coin is not magnetic. Prior to 1942, Mexican pesos were made with silver, which is not magnetic. Magnetic coins are typically made from steel or other ferrous materials.