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Yes - 90% silver, 10% copper.

That alloy, called American coin silver, was used in dimes, quarters, halves, and dollars until the rising price of silver made those coins worth more than their face value, forcing a switch to the current cupronickel "sandwich" composition.

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What year are silver quarters?

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Do quarters made in or before 1964 have silver in them?

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How do you know if a 1951 quarter is silver?

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