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Which quarter contains the most silver?
All US quarters minted from 1873-1964 contain the same amount of silver. And all silver proof quarters (1992-present) contain the same amount of silver (keep in mind that coins you find in your pocket change made from 1965-present contain no silver) there was a special silver bicentennial quarter made that only contained 40% silver (keep in mind that the bicentennial quarters you find in change contain no silver) but other than that the silver level has remained constant for all silver quarters. The quarters before 1873 contained different levels of silver, but such coins are collectable and worth more than melt value.
When were coins all silver?
Circulating U.S. coins were never made of pure silver, but all dimes, quarters, and half dollars minted before 1965 were 90% silver with 10% copper.
What does the d represent on a silver quarter?
D represents the Denver Mint. It's not just limited to quarters or even silver quarters. All coins minted in Denver have a D mint mark.
When did the US mint silver coins?
90% silver quarters, half dollars and dimes were produced until 1964. From 1965-1970 half dollars have been 40% silver while dimes/quarters contained no silver. From 1971-present no silver coins have been minted for circulation. Today the US mints various collector coins in silver, but none for general circulation.
Are US coins more valuable if minted before 1964?
Yes. U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars dated 1964 or earlier contain 90% silver, and pennies before 1982 are 95% copper.
