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Up until 1919, the composition of most "Circulated' Canadian coins was 0.925 Silver. After 1920 the composition was altered to 0.800 Silver in dimes, quarters, and half dollars. And in 1967-1968 just before they removed the silver from coins, there was a 0.500 mix of silver in coins.
Canadian Silver Dollars from 1935-1967 have always been 0.800 Silver
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Are the l964 canadian coins silver?
YES
What is silver content of 1975 Canadian coins?
None.
Does a 1963 Canadian nickel have any silver in it?
No. Canadian 5¢ coins haven't contained any silver since 1921.
Is the silver Canadian coins worth much?
1920-1966 Canadian coins have the following value as of March 2 with SIlver prices at $34.69 per ounce. Dollar: $20.81, Half $10.40, Quarter $5.20 Dime: $2.08. These are all $80% silver. In 1967 and 1968 Most Canada coins went to 50% silver. After 1968, there is no silver content. This answer is from a silver perspective only. There are rare and collectible coins that have no silver.
Are Canadian coins from the 1980s silver?
No. find the website for Calgary Coins. There they will tell you the metal content and a VERY brief history of Canadian coins. 1968 was the last year silver coins were minted for circulation, and then only for part of the year and in debased .500 fine alloy.
What is the silver in pre-1967 Canadian coins worth?
No way of supplying an answer. Hundreds of coins fit this description.
Are Canadian 5 and 10 dollar olympic commemorative coins silver?
Yes
What is the value of a 1969 Canadian silver quarter?
The value of a 1969 Canadian silver quarter depends on its condition, ranging from $3 to $10 for circulated ones.
How much is a 1983 silver Canadian 50 cent coin worth?
By 1983, Canadian coins were no longer made of silver. It's worth 50 cents.
What has the author Wayte Raymond written?
Wayte Raymond has written: 'The silver dollars of North and South America' -- subject(s): Dollar 'The coins and tokens of Canada' -- subject(s): Tokens, Coins, Canadian, Canadian Coins 'Coins of the world' -- subject(s): Coins
Where can Canadian gold coins be purchased on the internet?
Canadian gold coins can be bought on several websites. These websites include Gold and Silver Online, eBay, Blanchard, Gold Eagle Coins,MA-Shops Coin Mall, and eCrater.
What is the percentage of silver in an 1867 Canadian nickel?
Presumably your coin carries the double date 1867-1967, which means it was minted for the Canadian Centennial. In average condition it has no added value. In EF-40, it retails for only 15 to 20 cents.To explain, the first Canadian coins called nickels were minted in 1922 and none have ever contained silver. Five-cent pieces issued before that year were tiny coins made of 80% silver but none were minted in 1867, so you could not have an 1867 nickel.
