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How do you tell if a 1963 dime is silver?
If your 1963 dime is silver, it will not have a copper band along the edge. Instead, the edge of a silver dime will appear silver in color and more uniform in appearance. You can also use a magnet to test its composition - silver dimes are not magnetic.
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.
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 can you tell if a dime or quarters are silver?
You can tell if a dime or quarter is silver by checking the year minted. Dimes minted before 1965 and quarters minted before 1964 are made of 90% silver. You can also conduct a magnet test - if the coin is attracted to a magnet, it is not silver.
How do you tell the difference between sterling and nickel silver?
Nickel silver is an alloy of nickel, copper, and zinc, while sterling silver is an alloy of silver and copper. You can tell the difference between the two by looking for a marking such as "925," which indicates sterling silver's higher silver content compared to nickel silver. Sterling silver will also have a brighter appearance and may tarnish less than nickel silver.
How do you tell if a 1963 dime is silver?
If your 1963 dime is silver, it will not have a copper band along the edge. Instead, the edge of a silver dime will appear silver in color and more uniform in appearance. You can also use a magnet to test its composition - silver dimes are not magnetic.
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.
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 do you tell if a 1939 dime is silver?
If it's a US dime dated 1964 or before it's silver
Is it possible to find a 1965 silver dime?
There are no reports of 1965 dimes being struck on old silver blanks used in 1964 and earlier. All dimes dated 1965 and later are made of copper and nickel. Any dime made in 1965 that appears to be silver is almost certainly plated, maybe for use in jewelry or as a novelty item. In any case a genuine silver dime is heavier (6.25 gm) than a copper-nickel dime (5.67 gm) so a good scale will tell you if a coin was plated.
What years were the 50 cents Kennedys made in 40 percent silver and how can you tell?
Only the first year-64. You can tell the same way you check other silver coins like dimes-almost everything 64 and earlier had silver. Look at the side of a silver coin-you notice there is no "copper band" or "stripe" now look at the side of a dime or quarter in your pocket-that's how you tell.
I know this is ridiculous BUT is there such thing as a 1966 Silver Roosevelt Dime i have a collection of silver coins and im pretty sure its made of silver Does anyone know a way to test it?
The best way to tell would be to weigh it on a sensitive balance. A silver dime would weigh about 2.5 gm while a copper-nickel dime would weigh about 2.27 gm. There have been a few reports of leftover silver planchets being struck accidentally in 1966. More likely, though, your coin has been plated for use in jewelry.
How can you tell if a dime or quarters are silver?
You can tell if a dime or quarter is silver by checking the year minted. Dimes minted before 1965 and quarters minted before 1964 are made of 90% silver. You can also conduct a magnet test - if the coin is attracted to a magnet, it is not silver.
What is the value of a 1965 silver US dime?
Answer $9,000 to $20,000 at auction, IF it's a true silver error. ANACS has validated the existence of a few 1965 and 1966 dimes struck on leftover silver blanks, similar to the way a few 1943 cents were struck on bronze planchets. Check the edge of your coin. It should show the same copper core as all other current circulation dimes, in which case it's worth only face value. If it doesn't show a copper edge it could be plated. The best way to tell is to have the coin weighed on a sensitive scale. A genuine silver dime, if it were to exist, would weigh 2.5 gm while a plated copper-nickel dime would weigh about 2.3 gm.
How can you tell if your 1940 silver dime is worth anything?
It's worth at least $2 for its silver content, and possibly more depending on condition.
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 can you tell if your 1943 penny is real?
If it is silver in color and sticks to a magnet, it is real (and worth between a dime and a few dollars). If it is copper and doesn't stick to a magnet (and has not had the date changed by some nefarious means), it is worth several thousand dollars. you could tell if it is very rusty and you also can go to a secailest
