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U.S. dimes, quarters, half dollars, and silver dollars dated 1964 or earlier contain 90% silver with 10% copper.

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What is the silver content in present day US coins?

Coins struck for circulation in the US today have no silver in them.


Why did silver standard for American coinage stop in 1964?

Inflation caused the silver content of coins to be worth more than their face value so the US mint stopped making silver coins for circulation.


Is a pre 1964 silver dollar pure silver?

Yes, pre-1964 silver dollars in the United States are made of 90% silver and 10% copper. This composition was used for US silver coins until the Coinage Act of 1965 when the silver content was reduced.


Are 1964 quarters silver?

Yes, but 1964 was the last year for circulating 90% coins.


What was the last year USA coins were silver?

It was 1964 when the last coins in the US were made from 90% silver.


Do coins before 1942 contain silver?

In the United States, coins minted before 1965 typically contain silver, not 1942. The standard composition of dimes, quarters, and half-dollars included silver before 1965.Coins minted for circulation after 1964 in the US have not had silver content.


When did the silver content in us coins get smaller?

1837 was the year US silver coins changed to .900 silver & .100 copper, that caused a slight reduction of silver.


What is the value of 1964 silver dollars?

Sorry no US dollar coins dated 1964


What are older fifty cent coins worth?

Any US half dollar minted in 1964 or earlier is currently worth at least $10 for its silver content.


Are there any post 1964 US coins that contain silver?

The only US coins made for general circulation after 1964 to have silver are the Kennedy half dollars dated 1965 to 1969, but they only contain 40% silver not 90%


Is it worth it to collect us coins from 1967 and older Just wanted to know because of the silver content?

The only coins dated 1967 to have any silver are the Kennedy halves. From 1965 to 1970 they are 40% silver, 1964 and earlier halves, quarters and dimes are all 90% silver.


What is the value of a 1964 us silver dime?

For the answer, visit: http://www.coinflation.com/coins/1946-1964-Silver-Roosevelt-Dime-Value.html