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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.

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When did the United States start making silver dimes and quarters?

The United States began minting silver dimes and quarters in the year 1796.


What year did they stop making silver dimes in the US?

The United States stopped producing silver dimes in 1964. Prior to that, dimes were made of 90% silver and 10% copper. After 1964, dimes began to be made with a copper-nickel alloy, significantly reducing their silver content.


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1964 was the last year for silver dimes.


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What year are silver dimes?

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When did the US stop making dimes pure silver?

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What is the cut of date for silver Roosevelt dimes?

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What year did us dimes stop being made of silver?

The last year for silver U.S. dimes was 1964.


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Simple answer is no. 1964 was the last year of 90% silver dimes.


What year dimes were 40 percent silver?

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