A standard 1965 quarter isn't a rare date. If it is overstruck with a nickel die, though, the value could be greater if it's a verifiable error. If the nickel image is reversed, it may or may not be an actual Mint error; if it isn't, it could've been done by anyone with a hammer after the fact, which would decrease the numismatic value (not to mention its ability to be used in a vending machine).
It's copper-nickel not silver. 1964 was the last year for 90% silver quarters.
US quarters didn't contain any nickel until 1965. 1964 and earlier quarters were made of an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. Please see "What is the value of a 1941 US quarter?" for more information.
The 1965 Washington quarter was the first copper-nickel issue of this series and almost 2 billion were made, any coin found in circulation is face value. High grade uncirculated coins are only about $1.00 retail.
The melt value for a 1964 nickel is the same as any other date of nickels (except 1942-45), because unlike the dime and quarter, nickels weren't silver, and there was no change to it in 1965. As of 19 August 2013, U.S. nickels have a melt value of 4.6 cents.
around 50 cents
It's copper-nickel not silver. 1964 was the last year for 90% silver quarters.
25 cents, all circulation quarters from 1965 to date are made of copper-nickel,
US quarters didn't contain any nickel until 1965. 1964 and earlier quarters were made of an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. Please see "What is the value of a 1941 US quarter?" for more information.
US quarters were not made of silver in 1965, but rather of copper-nickel. The last silver quarter made for circulation in the US were produced in 1964.
The 1965 Washington quarter was the first copper-nickel issue of this series and almost 2 billion were made, any coin found in circulation is face value. High grade uncirculated coins are only about $1.00 retail.
Not in a US quarter, although a 1965 Canadian quarter is 80% silver.
25 cents.
Since 1965, it's been 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel.
Since 1965, U.S. quarters have been made of nickel-coated copper (91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel).
All circulation quarters dated 1965 or later are only worth face value. There were no mint marks used on any coins in 1965, 66 or 67 due to the changeover from silver to copper-nickel. The idea was to prevent them from being withdrawn from circulation.
25¢ All quarters dated 1965 and later are made of a "sandwich" of copper and nickel. If it looks like silver it's been plated.
The melt value for a 1964 nickel is the same as any other date of nickels (except 1942-45), because unlike the dime and quarter, nickels weren't silver, and there was no change to it in 1965. As of 19 August 2013, U.S. nickels have a melt value of 4.6 cents.