90% silver quarters were issued from 1794 to 1964. In 1975 & 1976 collectors coins were struck in 40% silver. Starting in 1992 90% silver quarters are in silver Proof sets.
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The last year for silver quarters was 1964.
1964 was the last year US quarters were made of Silver.
1964 was the last year for 90% silver quarters made for everyday use, all quarters from 1965 to the present are copper-nickel.
The last year for circulating silver U.S. quarters (and dimes) was 1964. Half dollars contained silver until 1970, but at a reduced amount.1964 was the last year silver quarters were issued for general circulation.
1964 was the last year that quarters were struck in 90% silver and 10% copper.