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1964 for 90% silver but half's were struck in 40% from 1965-1970

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What was the last year USA coins were silver?

It was 1964 when the last coins in the US were made from 90% silver.


What is the last year silver was used in US half dollar?

1964 was the last year for 90% silver coins and 1970 was the last for 40% silver coins. Special Bicentennial (1776-1976) collectors coins were made in 40% silver. From 1992 to date proof collectors coins have been struck in 90% silver.


Are Canadian coins from the 1980s silver?

No. find the website for Calgary Coins. There they will tell you the metal content and a VERY brief history of Canadian coins. 1968 was the last year silver coins were minted for circulation, and then only for part of the year and in debased .500 fine alloy.


Are 1964 quarters silver?

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When did the US stop making silver dollars out of silver?

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What was the last year that silver coins were minted?

The last year that 90% silver coinage was issued for general circulation was 1964. Kennedy Half dollars were struck in 40% silver from 1965-1969.


What was the last year for us silver coins?

1964 for dimes, quarters, and half dollars at 90% silver. Halves were then 40% silver until 1970. The only silver coins since then were special collector issues, but none for general circulation.


What was the last year US coins contained only silver?

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