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If it's a U.S. coin the denomination and date are the best way to determine.
Dimes, quarters, halves, and dollars minted before 1965 are 90% silver. Among old denominations, half-dimes and some 3¢ coins are 90% silver as well.
Half-dollars from 1965 to 1969 are 40% silver.
Dimes, quarters, and dollars minted in 1965 and later have no silver in them. They're either cupronickel or (for dollars from 2000 onward) brass.
Cents have never been made of silver. 1943 cents are steel.
Nickels made during WW2 are 35% silver.
Foreign coins may be much more difficult to deal with, but again the date and denomination are the places to start.
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How can you tell if a coin is pure silver if you know the mass and volume of the coin?
I think you would have to be a physicist to do that. It would be easier to identify the coin by nation of origin, date and denomination, and a coin guide book will help do this, and the book will tell you what metal the coin is made from.
How do you tell if a coin is sterling silver?
No circulating US coins were ever made of sterling silver (0.925 fine). US dimes, quarters, and halves minted up till 1964, and dollars up to 1935, were made of coin silver which is 0.900 fine.
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 if a coin is silver?
in order to tell for sure, you would need to take it to a coin specialist. most coins now are a mix of zinc and copper. if your coin truly is silver, it is probably very very old and worth a good amount of money.
How can you tell if a coin is silver?
Silver dimes, quarters, and half-dollars sound different when dropped than their modern counterparts. Also, if you look at the sides, you will not see any copper on a silver coin, but you will on a modern coin. Another way is to look at the date on the coin.If you are ok with scraping the coin on a testing stone, there is an acid test kit you can get to be sure it's silver.Another trick I've found is to put your coin, and another coin that you know is silver, under a sheet of tissue paper. If both coins "shine through" the tissue equally, then your coin is likely silver. If yours seems dull or dark next to the silver one, then it is likely NOT silver.DanUser:WorkingMan
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 can you tell what your Charles and Diana coins are made of?
Assuming you refer to the 1981 British 25 Pence coin (Crown), it is made from a copper-nickel alloy. If you have a sterling silver Proof coin, it will state somewhere on the packaging that the coin is made from sterling silver.
How can I tell whether my 1977 British decimal commemorative twenty-five pence coin is made of cupronickel or silver?
If it is a "Silver" coin, it will say so on the case it came in.
How do you tell if this coin is silver?
The U.S. has made many silver coins. Please be more specific and post new question.
How can you tell if a coin is pure silver if you know the mass and volume of the coin?
I think you would have to be a physicist to do that. It would be easier to identify the coin by nation of origin, date and denomination, and a coin guide book will help do this, and the book will tell you what metal the coin is made from.
How can you tell the difference between a 1977 British Crown - Silver Jubilee silver or not silver?
A genuine silver coin produced by the Royal Mint will be in protective packaging indicating what the coin is made from. It should also include a certificate of authenticity.
What are thegeorge w. bush 1991 double eagle silver dollar made of?
Such a coin is not an official mint product and therefore it is impossible to tell what it is made out of. To find out what it is made out of, either go to the manufacturer's website or ask a reputable coin dealer or jeweler to see if it is silver and what purity of silver it is.
What is a miniature 1878 Carson City Silver Dollar worth?
Nothing most likely. It is not an official mint product, it has next to no collector demand, unless it is made out of silver it is worthless. If it is made out of silver it is worth the price of the silver in the coin. Since non-mint products have no set composition, I cannot tell you what it is made out of and how much silver (if any) is in the coin.
How do you tell if a coin is sterling silver?
No circulating US coins were ever made of sterling silver (0.925 fine). US dimes, quarters, and halves minted up till 1964, and dollars up to 1935, were made of coin silver which is 0.900 fine.
How do you determine when a coin is silver or gold?
The easiest way is to compare the coin to a known one and look at the date, most of the time that will tell you if it is silver. For example, a US quarter dated 1964 is silver, a US quarter dated 1965 is not. Most of the time that can tell you about the coin. The next is to make sure the coin isn't counterfeit, the easiest way is to check the diameter, thickness and weight. If they aren't like the genuine coin, it is likely the coin is counterfeit and made out of an inferior metal.
What is a silver pattern crown coin?
A silver pattern crown coin is a British coin that was produced between 1707 and 1965. This coin is made of silver and has a profile picture of Queen Victoria on it.
How do you tell a silver coin from other coins?
One way to know a coin is not silver is to check it with a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the coin, it is not silver. If the magnet does not stick, it still might not be silver. You can test it, but to do that you need a test kit.
