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When did the US stop making dimes pure silver?
1964 was the last year for a 90% silver dime. No circulating coin was pure silver.
How much is a 1944 pure silver dime worth?
It's not pure it's 90% silver & 10% copper, and regardless of grade or mint mark in circulated condition retail value is $2.00 in uncirculated $3.00-$5.00
What is the value of a 1949 s dime?
Not much unless it is uncirculated, no wear, no marks. The cut off date for value of dimes is 1945 and before when they were made of pure silver. The one you have can be spent, or put in the bank.CorrectionUS dimes were never made of pure silver, but they were made of 90% silver up till 1964. That means your dime is worth at least a dollar as scrap metal and possibly more to a collector. Please see the Related Question for details.
What is the silver content of a 1964 dime?
A 1964 Roosevelt Dime has .07234oz of pure silver. as do all pre-1965 Roosevelt dimes regardless of date or mint mark. Those dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel.
What is the value of a 1965 pure silver dollar?
There can't be a pure silver 1965 dollar. No silver dollars were minted after 1935, and in any case pure silver is too soft for circulating coins. They all contained at least 10% copper.
What is the value of a pure silver dime?
Nothing. There is no such thing. The most silver any dime has is 90%. This is most likely what you have.
How much is a 1946 pure silver dime?
There is no such thing as a pure silver dime. See the related question below for more information.
What is the value of a pure silver coated 2006 dime?
Regardlessif it's silver coated it's only worth 10 cents.
How can you tell if a 1948 dime is all silver or a mix with copper?
You can check the composition of a 1948 dime using a magnet. If the dime is attracted to the magnet, it likely contains iron and is not pure silver. A pure silver dime will not be attracted to a magnet.
What is the value of a pure silver US dime?
US circulating silver coins were never made of pure silver. It's too soft and would wear quickly, so the metal was alloyed with 10% copper. Without a date, it's not possible to say anything about its value except that the raw silver is worth around $2.25 as of 01/2011. However it could be worth more to a collector; please enter the question "What is the value of a (date) US dime?" in the box at the top of the page, replacing (date) with the date on your dime.
When did the US stop making dimes pure silver?
1964 was the last year for a 90% silver dime. No circulating coin was pure silver.
How much is a 1944 pure silver dime worth?
It's not pure it's 90% silver & 10% copper, and regardless of grade or mint mark in circulated condition retail value is $2.00 in uncirculated $3.00-$5.00
Are silver dimes valuable?
Silver dimes minted before 1965 are composed of 90% silver, making them valuable for their precious metal content rather than their face value. The exact value depends on the current market price of silver and the condition of the coin.
How many parts of pure silver are in a pre 1965 dime?
Pre-1965 dimes are 90% silver & 10% copper. The Actual Silver Weight (ASW) is .07234oz of pure silver.
What is the value of a 1949 s dime?
Not much unless it is uncirculated, no wear, no marks. The cut off date for value of dimes is 1945 and before when they were made of pure silver. The one you have can be spent, or put in the bank.CorrectionUS dimes were never made of pure silver, but they were made of 90% silver up till 1964. That means your dime is worth at least a dollar as scrap metal and possibly more to a collector. Please see the Related Question for details.
Is a 1927 dime all silver?
No, it is 90% silver and 10% copper. Pure silver is too soft to use for circulated coinage.
What is the value of a 1927 solid silver dime?
The US never made pure silver dimes. Silver by itself is too soft for use in circulating coins. Dimes dated 1964 and earlier are made of a .900 fine alloy of silver and copper.
