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How can you tell if your dime is silver?
If its date is 1964 or earlier, it's made of an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. All circulating dimes dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel, with no silver at all. Starting in 1992, special "Prestige Proof" coin sets have been issued for sale to collectors; the dimes in these sets are again made of 90% silver but these coins don't circulate.
How many grams of silver in a dime?
Beginning in1965, dimes were made without silver. Up to 1964, dimes were made of 90% silver. The nominal weight was 2.5 gm so 0.90 * 2.5 gm = 2.25 gm of pure silver.
Do Mercury dimes contain silver?
The Mercury Dime contains: 0.900 silver and 0.100 cooper. The net weight of the pure silver in this coin is: 0.07234 oz.
How can you tell if a 1948 dime is all silver or a mix with copper?
You can check the composition of a 1948 dime using a magnet. If the dime is attracted to the magnet, it likely contains iron and is not pure silver. A pure silver dime will not be attracted to a magnet.
How do you tell if a 1935 US dime is made of silver?
A 1935 US dime should be made of 90% silver and 10% copper. You can check the edge of the coin for a visible silver coloration. Alternatively, you can use a magnet - silver is not magnetic, so if the dime does not stick to the magnet, it is likely silver.
What is the metallic composition of a 1960 Canadian dime?
Canadian dimes minted between 1920 and 1966 contain 80% silver and 20% copper.
What is a Canadian silver dime worth?
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How much is a 1958 Canadian dime worth?
A 1956 Canadian dime is worth approximately 2 dollars.
How much silver is in a 1967 Canadian silver dollar?
Canadian silver dollars contain 0.6 troy ounces of silver.
How much silver is in 1967 Canadian silver dollar?
Canadian silver dollars contain 0.6 troy ounces of silver.
How much silver in a 1940 Canadian dime?
80% silver, 20% copper, with an original weight of 2.33 grams.
How much silver does a 1965 Canadian dime have in it?
If you're referring to a 1965 American dime, none. All 1965 and later US dimes and quarters, and 1971 and later halves, are made of a 3-layer "sandwich" containing only copper and nickel. They don't contain any silver, so they don't have any extra value unless you have an uncirculated or proof coin in its original packaging. If you're referring to a 1965 Canadian dime, it contains 1.864 gm of silver. These coins weighed 2.33 gm and were 80% silver.
What year are Canadian dimes silver?
Any Canadian dime dated 1967 or earlier is silver. Then some in 1968 were 50% silver, others were pure nickel. The nickel ones are magnetic.
How thick is a 1945 Canadian silver dime?
About 1 mm. You can always use a ruler.
Is us 1976 dime silver?
No, no US dimes dated 1976 contain any silver at all.
How much silver in pre 1964 dimes?
Dime minted before 1965 contain 90% silver. With a total weight of 2.5 grams, that makes 2.25 grams of silver per dime.
What Canadian silver dollars are rare or valuable?
There is a 1921 dime that is estimated to only have 400 left.
