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Nope. Dimes were struck in 90% silver up to 1964, and in cupro-nickel after that date.
If you have a coin that appears to be all copper, there are 2 possibilities:
> More likely, it was plated or exposed to a chemical that changed its color. In that case it's a damaged coin and is only worth face value.
> If it's much thinner than a normal dime, it's what's called a lamination error. That happens when the outer cladding doesn't bond properly to the copper core and falls off. This error could retail for up to $10-15.
What else can I help you with?
When were US dimes made of silver?
From 1796 to 1964, all US dimes were struck in an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. Starting in 1965 all circulating dimes have been made of copper-nickel. Since 1992, special "prestige proof" dimes have been made in 90% silver but these are only for sale to collectors and investors.
In what year did dimes go from all silver to just silver coated?
Modern dimes are not "silver-coated". They are made of a copper core with outer cladding of cupronickel. No silver at all. Another Answer: Prior to 1965 dimes were 90% silver.
What is a 1942 dime made of?
All US dimes minted before 1965 are 90% silver and 10% copper.
What is the value of a 1966 US dime with a copper ring?
10 cents. It has no special value unless it's in uncirculated condition. If you look at the other dimes in your pocket change, you'll see they all have a copper ring around the edge. All circulating US dimes dated 1965 and later have been made of a 3-layer "sandwich" of copper-nickel bonded to a pure copper core.
How much copper is in a US dime?
US dimes from 1965 to date are made from 75% copper and 25% nickel outer layers bonded to a core of pure copper, for a total of about 92% copper. Dimes weigh 2.27 gm so they contain roughly 2.09 gm of pure copper. Older dimes were made of 90% silver and 10% copper. These coins weighed 2.5 gm so they contained 0.25 gm of copper.
All about copper?
copper is a type of metal and no dimes and money are not made of copper
Are all Mercury dimes silver?
Yes, all mercury dimes were minted before the mint started making copper/nickel dimes.
Are all dimes silver?
All US dimes dated 1964 and earlier were struck in an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper
Did Mercury dimes contain silver?
Yes they do, all Mercury Head dimes are 90% silver and 10% copper.
Are all 1963 dimes silver?
All US dimes dated 1964 and earlier were struck in an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper
When were US dimes made of silver?
From 1796 to 1964, all US dimes were struck in an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. Starting in 1965 all circulating dimes have been made of copper-nickel. Since 1992, special "prestige proof" dimes have been made in 90% silver but these are only for sale to collectors and investors.
What kind of metal are nickels dimes and quarters made of?
Present day nickel, dimes and quarters are composed of copper and nickel.
What are dimes made of now?
Starting in 1965 US dimes are made of a Copper-Nickel alloy (.750 copper & .250 nickel) bonded to a core of pure copper.
In what year did dimes go from all silver to just silver coated?
Modern dimes are not "silver-coated". They are made of a copper core with outer cladding of cupronickel. No silver at all. Another Answer: Prior to 1965 dimes were 90% silver.
What is the metal content of dimes?
Only 2 countries call their 10¢ coins "dimes", the US and Canada. US dimes were made of 90% silver and 10% copper up till 1965. Starting with that date, all circulating dimes are now made of a 3-layer sandwich consisting of a pure copper core with outer cladding of 25% nickel and 75% copper, for an overall copper content of about 92% copper. Canadian dimes have been made of various materials over the years, beginning with sterling silver (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper), then 80% silver/20% copper, 50% each, pure nickel, and since 2000, plated steel.
When were dime made of silver?
From 1796 to 1964, all US dimes were struck in an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. Starting in 1965 all circulating dimes have been made of copper-nickel. Since 1992, special "prestige proof" dimes have been made in 90% silver but these are only for sale to collectors and investors.
Are mercury dimes magnetic?
No, nor are any U.S. dimes. Mercury dimes are made of silver and copper, neither of which are magnetic.
