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All US 1966 half dollars are 40% silver, containing about $3.32 worth of silver at the time of writing.

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How can you tell if your 1964 half dollar is silver?

1964 half dollars are typically silver if they have a 90% silver composition. You can check this by looking at the edge of the coin for a silver color or by using a magnet, as real silver is not magnetic. Alternatively, you can have it tested by a professional.


How did you tell if a 1971 half dollar is silver?

The answer is simple - it isn't. Starting in 1971 all circulating U.S. half dollars have been made out of copper-nickel, the same as dimes and quarters. Any that you find in change are only worth 50 cents. Uncirculated ones can be worth a dollar or two, and proof versions sell for as much as $4. There are also special 40% or 90% silver ones that were minted for collectors but these were in sold in special packages and aren't intended for spending.


How do you tell if coin is silver?

If it is a US dime, quarter or half dollar dated 1964 or earlier, it is silver. If it is a US half dollar dated 1965-1970 it is 40% silver, if it is a US nickel from 1942-1945 AND has a large mint-mark (either a P, D or S) over the Monticello it is 35% silver.There are some US proof coinage in modern years that are silver, but those should be in a protective mint case and should say US silver proof set.


How do you tell if a coin is made of silver or not?

One common method is to check for mint marks or engravings that indicate the coin is made of silver. You can also use a magnet – silver is not magnetic so if the coin is attracted to the magnet, it is not silver. Lastly, you can consult a coin expert or use a testing kit specifically designed for identifying silver coins.


How do you tell real silver?

You can tell if silver is real by looking for markings like "925" or "sterling" which indicate it is sterling silver. You can also test it with a magnet (silver is not magnetic) or perform a nitric acid test (real silver doesn't react with it). Additionally, genuine silver tends to tarnish over time, while fake silver will not.

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How do you distinguish the silver coin?

You can tell a coin is silver by either looking at the edge and finding it a uniform silver color (with no darker colors) or by finding a dime, quarter, half dollar or dollar with a date from before 1965. They now make silver versions of the dime, quarter and half, but only in proof sets.


How do you tell a boy silver dollar from a girl silver dollar?

Sorry, silver dollars don't have genders.


How can you tell if my 1795 silver dollar is real?

you can tell it's real by the silver. If its real silver it is real. Get it?? I hope that helped you.


How can you tell if your 1964 half dollar is silver?

1964 half dollars are typically silver if they have a 90% silver composition. You can check this by looking at the edge of the coin for a silver color or by using a magnet, as real silver is not magnetic. Alternatively, you can have it tested by a professional.


How do you tell where a silver dollar was made?

By the mint mark on the reverse of the coin, but silver dollar coins with no mint mark are made in Philadelphia


How do you tell if my silver dollar is having babies?

Please rephrase question.


Is a 1989 silver dollar all silver?

Better tell that to the US Mint as I am holding one in my hand as we speak.


How can you tell a silver half dollar?

The easy way is by the dates. Halves made in 1964 or before are 90% silver and 10% copper. Kennedy halves from 1965 to 1970 are only 40% silver. All regular issue halves from 1971 to date are copper-nickel.


How can you tell a Carson City minted silver dollar?

Look for the mint mark.


How do you tell numismatic premium in proof grades?

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What is the value of a 1924 liberty standing silver dollar?

Are you sure this is a 1924 standing liberty silver dollar? All my resources tell me there were no standing liberty silver dollars minted in 1924. The peace silver dollar was the coin minted in 1924. There were no standing Liberty dollars. The quarter issued from 1916 to 1930 bears the standing Liberty design, and the half issued from 1916 to 1947 bears the walking Liberty design. No, there is no running Liberty design, LOL!


How did you tell if a 1971 half dollar is silver?

The answer is simple - it isn't. Starting in 1971 all circulating U.S. half dollars have been made out of copper-nickel, the same as dimes and quarters. Any that you find in change are only worth 50 cents. Uncirculated ones can be worth a dollar or two, and proof versions sell for as much as $4. There are also special 40% or 90% silver ones that were minted for collectors but these were in sold in special packages and aren't intended for spending.