It appears as though there were 620,684 silver Roosevelt Dimes minted in 2008. All of these silver dimes are proof and available only in the 2008 Silver Proof set.
Silver dimes were last minted in 1964 in the US.
Solid silver dimes, specifically the Mercury dimes and the Barber dimes, were minted from 1916 to 1945 and contain 90% silver. The Roosevelt dime, introduced in 1946, also contained 90% silver until 1964. Therefore, the solid silver dimes are from 1916 to 1964, with the majority being produced before 1946.
None, Roosevelt dimes replaced the Mercury dimes in1946
The last Mercury dimes were minted in 1945. All dimes minted after that are Roosevelt dimes. Silver dimes from that era are worth at least their silver content, about $1.25 as of 03/2010 but can be worth more to a collector. You need to know the coins' specific dates, mint marks, and conditions to get a more accurate valuation.
1964 is the last year for silver dimes.
The current Roosevelt series started in 1946.
Despite being the last year San Francisco minted dimes, its value is only about $1.40 for its silver content.
Yes, all mercury dimes were minted before the mint started making copper/nickel dimes.
All silver (1946-1964) Roosevelt dimes are considered common. Unless they are Mint State, the values is for the silver, about $2.25.
US dimes were first minted in Philadephia in 1796.
Yes, U.S. quarters and dimes struck in 1964 or before are 90% silver.
US dimes minted before 1965 are currently worth at least $2 for their silver content.