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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.
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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.
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 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.
What is the silver content in a 1946 dime?
It is 90% silver and contains a little over 2 grams of silver.
How do you tell if a 1939 dime is silver?
If it's a US dime dated 1964 or before it's silver
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.
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 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 much silver is in a 1960 dime?
There is 2.25 grams of silver in a 1960 dime.
How much silver is in a 1990 US dime?
There is no silver in a 1990 US dime.
Is the 1962 dime silver?
Yes. The 1962 Roosevelt dime is 90% silver.
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 much silver is in a 1935 silver dime?
There are 2.25 grams of silver in a 1935 silver dime. It is made of 90% silver and 10% copper.
Is there silver in a 1925 dime?
Yes - the "Mercury" dime from 1916 to 1945 has 90% silver in it
What is the weight of a silver in a 1964 dime?
0.0723 troy ounces of silver.
