The first US dimes were minted in 1796. They continued to be struck from silver until 1964. The rise in silver prices forced the Mint to change to the current copper-nickel clad composition starting in 1965.
1964 was the last year for silver dimes.
The last year for silver dimes and quarters was 1964.
The last year for silver dimes and quarters, as well as 90% half dollars was 1964. Halves 1965-70 were then 40% silver. All dimes and quarters 1965-present and half dollars 1971-present are copper and nickel.
1964 was the last year for a 90% silver dime. No circulating coin was pure silver.
The last year for silver U.S. dimes was 1964.
The United States began minting silver dimes and quarters in the year 1796.
1964 was the last year for silver dimes.
1964 was the last for quarters and dimes
The last year for silver dimes and quarters was 1964.
The last year for silver dimes and quarters, as well as 90% half dollars was 1964. Halves 1965-70 were then 40% silver. All dimes and quarters 1965-present and half dollars 1971-present are copper and nickel.
Silver dimes were last minted in 1964 in the US.
1964 was the last year for a 90% silver dime. No circulating coin was pure silver.
1964 is the last year for silver dimes.
The last year for silver U.S. dimes was 1964.
Simple answer is no. 1964 was the last year of 90% silver dimes.
U.S. dimes have never been 40% silver, only 90%.
Modern dimes are not "silver-coated". They are made of a copper core with outer cladding of cupronickel. No silver at all. Another Answer: Prior to 1965 dimes were 90% silver.