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The only US nickels that ever contained any silver were those struck between 1942 and 1945, when nickel was a strategic war material. "War nickels" were about 35% silver with the rest made of copper and manganese.
Otherwise, any nickel you find will be made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. So if you find, say, a 1957 or 1964 nickel in change feel free to spend it. It's not worth anything special.
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Did quarters nickels and dimes contain silver in 1964?
Dimes and quarters, yes. Nickels, no. 1964 was the last year for silver dimes and quarters, and nickels only contained silver during WWII.
What is the last year silver nickels were made?
1964
When was silver removed from US coins?
The last silver dimes and quarters were dated 1964, although some were actually minted in 1965. All circulating dimes and quarters dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel. The last silver dollars were dated 1935. Silver was removed from half dollars in stages: - Up to 1964 they were made of 90% silver - From 1965 to 1970 they were 40% silver - After that, they've been made of copper-nickel. In addition, nickels minted from mid-1942 to 1945 contained a small amount of silver due to wartime shortages of nickel. Those are the only nickels that ever contained any silver.
What year did they quit making silver quarters?
The last year for circulating silver U.S. quarters (and dimes) was 1964. Half dollars contained silver until 1970, but at a reduced amount.1964 was the last year silver quarters were issued for general circulation.
What was the last year US coins contained only silver?
They have never been all silver, but dimes, quarters, half dollars and silver dollars made before 1965 are 90% silver. The plain and simple answer is: 1964 was the last year
Did quarters nickels and dimes contain silver in 1964?
Dimes and quarters, yes. Nickels, no. 1964 was the last year for silver dimes and quarters, and nickels only contained silver during WWII.
What is the last year silver nickels were made?
1964
Was 1964 the last year they used silver in a nickel?
No, it was 1945, 1964 nickels are NOT silver. Only the 1942 through 1945 nickels (War Nickels) with large reverse mintmarks are 35% silver. ALL other US nickels regardless of date are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
When was silver removed from US coins?
The last silver dimes and quarters were dated 1964, although some were actually minted in 1965. All circulating dimes and quarters dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel. The last silver dollars were dated 1935. Silver was removed from half dollars in stages: - Up to 1964 they were made of 90% silver - From 1965 to 1970 they were 40% silver - After that, they've been made of copper-nickel. In addition, nickels minted from mid-1942 to 1945 contained a small amount of silver due to wartime shortages of nickel. Those are the only nickels that ever contained any silver.
Are 1965 dimes and quarters silver?
No they are not silver, only the 1942 through 1945 nickels with large reverse mintmarks are 35% silver. All other US nickels, regardless of date, are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
What is the value of a 1985 silver penny?
None. 1985 US nickels are made of copper and nickel. In fact, all U.S. nickels made from 1866 to mid-1942 and from 1946 to the present are all made from that same alloy. From mid-1942 to 1945 nickels did contain a small amount of silver because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. Those "war nickels" are the ONLY ones that have any silver in them.
What year did they quit making silver quarters?
The last year for circulating silver U.S. quarters (and dimes) was 1964. Half dollars contained silver until 1970, but at a reduced amount.1964 was the last year silver quarters were issued for general circulation.
How much silver in American coins?
None. Last year of use - $1 coins : 1935 Half dollars : 90% silver, 1964; 40% silver, 1969 Dimes and quarters : 1964 Nickels : 1942 to 1945 only. Cents : never.
What was the last year US coins contained only silver?
They have never been all silver, but dimes, quarters, half dollars and silver dollars made before 1965 are 90% silver. The plain and simple answer is: 1964 was the last year
What was the last date that coins were silver?
In the U.S., the last year for circulating silver dimes and quarters was 1964, and half dollars until 1970 (at a reduced silver content). Nickels dated 1942-1945 contained 35% silver, as nickel was needed for the war effort. Production of silver dollars ended in 1935. Some Eisenhower dollars and modern proof dimes, quarters, and half dollars are made with silver, but those versions are specially made for collectors rather than general circulation.
What year was the last year the US minted silver nickels?
The only US nickels that ever contained silver were special "war nickels" made from late 1942 to 1945. All US nickels from 1866 to the present are made of the same alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. War nickels were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. These coins are distinguished by a large mint mark letter over the dome of Monticello on the back.
What was the last year that silver was used in US nickels?
Special "war nickels" made from late 1942 to 1945 are the only US nickels that ever contained silver. All other US nickels are made of the same alloy, a mixture of 25% nickel and 75% copper. War nickels were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. These coins are distinguished by a large mint mark letter over the dome of Monticello on the back.
