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No U.S. coins are pure silver. Silver is so soft it would wear out quickly so the metal was alloyed with copper.

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How much money is in a bag of dimes that weighs 35lbs?

Well.. it all depends on how much you want to sell each dime bag for. Lets say.. each dime bag it worth.. 8 bucks. just see how many dime bags you have. I'd say you have yourself a god hunk of cash though.


How much does a silver dime weigh in ounces?

There are 14.5833333 troy ounces in a pound of 90 silver dimes, because it's a pound of silver. It wouldn't matter if it was 40 silver quarters or 25 half dollars, it's still just a pound. There are 6.51 Troy ounces in 90 Mercury dimes. eD


How much is a 1 ounce silver chain worth?

The value of a 1 ounce silver chain can vary depending on the current market price of silver. You can calculate its approximate value by multiplying the weight of the chain in ounces by the current market price of silver per ounce. Additionally, factors such as the design, brand, and condition of the chain can also affect its overall worth.


How much is a 1969 dime that has the date larger than the words worth?

The date being larger than the IN GOD WE TRUST is normal -- no added value. It looks like the category is in Canadian coins. That being, the 1969 dime that has a slightly larger date than other 1969 dimes (search for images to compare) is extremely rare, and worth thousands, even with wear. It's worth is about $10,000 to $15,000 if it's in good shape.


How much is silver plated worth?

Likely not as much as you'd like, but it's not like pure silver that can be sold for the value of silver. But I think it would depend on a number of factors such as what the item is, the quality, how old it is, how much wear is shown, and where and how you're selling it. Even who owned it could affect the value.