Pre-1965 US quarters are 90% silver with a value of about $2.50 just for the silver.
Pre-1965 silver coins are worth more for the silver than face value.
1964 was the last date for 90% silver quarters and dimes. The composition was changed to copper-nickel in 1965, when the price of silver soared over the face value of the coins. Note that halves were made out of 40% silver for 6 more years. Also, contrary to popular myth, pre-1965 nickels were NOT made of silver, except for the famous war nickels made during 1942-45.
The melt value, which only takes into account the coin's metal content and not its collector value, is currently about $5.
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Pre-1965 nickels are made of the same copper/nickel blend as modern nickels. The only nickels that contain any silver are those minted during WWII.
Pre-1965 US quarters are 90% silver with a value of about $2.50 just for the silver.
Pre-1965 silver coins are worth more for the silver than face value.
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1964 was the last date for 90% silver quarters and dimes. The composition was changed to copper-nickel in 1965, when the price of silver soared over the face value of the coins. Note that halves were made out of 40% silver for 6 more years. Also, contrary to popular myth, pre-1965 nickels were NOT made of silver, except for the famous war nickels made during 1942-45.
Nickels from the mid- to late 1950s are very common. Most are only worth face value to 8 or 9 cents, even in almost-uncirculated condition.MoreMany people assume that pre-1965 nickels were silver just like dimes, quarters, and halves. However except for "war nickels" made from 1942 to 1945, all US nickels are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
Pre-1965 dimes, made of 90% silver, have intrinsic value primarily based on their silver content. As of October 2023, the value of these dimes typically fluctuates with the current market price of silver, which is approximately $25-$30 per ounce. Therefore, each pre-1965 dime generally holds a value of about $1.50 to $2.00, depending on the exact silver price. Additionally, collectors may assign premium values based on rarity or condition.
The melt value, which only takes into account the coin's metal content and not its collector value, is currently about $5.
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Pre-1965 dimes are 90% silver & 10% copper. The Actual Silver Weight (ASW) is .07234oz of pure silver.
Any silver (pre-1965) US quarter is currently worth at least $5 for its silver content. Then collector value above that depends on factors like the date and condition.
An pre-1965 U.S. dime weighs 2.5 grams total. The silver content of pre-1965 dimes, quarters, halves, and silver dollars is 90% silver by weight, so there is 2.25 grams of silver in an unworn, uncirculated pre-1965 U.S. dime.