The San Francisco Mint ceased producing quarters for circulation in 1937. However, it continued to produce commemorative and proof coins, including quarters, for collectors after that date. The facility has since been repurposed and is no longer involved in coin production.
1964 was the last year US quarters were made of Silver.
For general circulation, 1964.
1867
The San Francisco Mint stopped producing pennies for circulation in 1974. However, it continued to strike proof cents for collectors until 1974. After that, the mint focused on producing other denominations of coins for circulation and commemorative coinage.
All quarters dated 1964 and before are silver, all quarters released for general circulation dated 1965-present are not silver. The US mint has released quarters struck in 40% silver for collectors during the US Bicentennial and 90% silver proof sets for collectors in 1992-present.
The last state quarters were released in 2008.
1964 was the last for quarters and dimes
For general circulation, 1964.
1964 was the last year US quarters were made of Silver.
1867
The San Francisco Mint stopped producing pennies for circulation in 1974. However, it continued to strike proof cents for collectors until 1974. After that, the mint focused on producing other denominations of coins for circulation and commemorative coinage.
All quarters dated 1964 and before are silver, all quarters released for general circulation dated 1965-present are not silver. The US mint has released quarters struck in 40% silver for collectors during the US Bicentennial and 90% silver proof sets for collectors in 1992-present.
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.
Because it costs more than a penny to produce a penny.
Got too old i don't know i'm just guessing
Kennedy half dollars are still minted for general circulation in Copper-Nickel Clad Copper for circulation while some Proofs (San Francisco Mint {S}) are made in Silver. Check with your favorite federal bank for one or in rolls.
The US Mint could never have stopped making $2 bills because it never started. The Mint only makes coins. All paper money is produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. In any case $2 bills have never been discontinued. See the question "When did the US stop printing 2 dollar bills?" for more information.