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As opposed to fake silver? It depends ...
If your coin has no mint mark or a D next to the bow in Washington's wig, it's a standard Bicentennial quarter made from copper-nickel.
If it has an S mint mark, it should be a proof coin in its original holder. These were made from 40% silver.
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Is there silver in dimes 1970-2012?
No silver dimes were made after 1964. Starting in 1992 The Mint has made silver proof sets that do have 90% silver dimes, but they are not released into circulation.
Are any dimes from the 1960s worth anything?
All dimes from 1960 to 1970 are worth at least 10 cents. Dimes from 1960 to 1964 are worth at least $2 for there silver content. Dimes dated 1965 to 1970 are only worth face value unless they are uncirculated.
What was the last year that real silver was used in US coins?
1964 for dimes, quarters, and 90% silver half dollars, and 1970 for 40% silver half dollars.
When did dimes change from silver?
1964 was the last year for silver dimes.
What year are silver dimes?
Silver dimes were last minted in 1964 in the US.
When did US stop using silver in their coins?
The last year for 90% silver dimes, quarters, and, half dollars was 1964. Half dollars were then made with 40% silver until 1970.
How do you get silver coins from us banks for free?
There's no guarantee for it, but the idea is that you can hope to find silver dimes, quarters, or half-dollars in bank rolls. Half-dollars are supposedly the preferred coin, because while silver dimes and quarters were discontinued after 1964, halves still had silver until 1970.
What years beside 1964 were dimes made of silver?
Dimes were struck in silver from 1796 to 1964. From 1992 to date Silver Proof Sets have been made that have silver dimes in them.
What is the percentage of silver in us coins made after 1964?
The percentage of silver in circulating dimes and quarters minted after 1964 is 0%. Half dollars were 40% through 1970.
What is the cut of date for silver Roosevelt dimes?
1964 is the last year for silver dimes.
How much pure silver in dimes?
1964 and older US dimes contain 90% silver.
Are all 1835 half dimes silver?
Yes. All U.S. half dimes are silver.
