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From 1796 to 1964, all US dimes were struck in an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper.
Starting in 1965 all circulating dimes have been made of copper-nickel. Since 1992, special "prestige proof" dimes have been made in 90% silver but these are only for sale to collectors and investors.
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What year did us dimes stop being made of silver?
The last year for silver U.S. dimes was 1964.
What year were American silver dimes made?
US dimes were first minted in Philadephia in 1796.
What US Dimes are worth more?
All US dimes made before 1965 are silver and are worth at least $1.25.
What years were US dimes made of silver?
1964 was the last year that US dimes were struck in 90% silver. Since then they have been made of a copper core bonded with cupronickel on each side.
What years are us quarters nickels and dimes made of silver?
All U.S. dimes and quarters dated before 1965 are 90% silver. The only nickels to ever contain silver are dated 1942-1945. These coins are easily identified by the large mint mark (P, D, or S) over Monticello's dome.
When did the US start putting silver in dimes?
US dimes were made of silver starting with the very first dimes back in 1796, and continued as such through 1964.
What year did us dimes stop being made of silver?
The last year for silver U.S. dimes was 1964.
What year were American silver dimes made?
US dimes were first minted in Philadephia in 1796.
What metal were US dimes made of between 1936 and 1945?
US dimes are made from 90% silver 10% copper in those years.
What US Dimes are worth more?
All US dimes made before 1965 are silver and are worth at least $1.25.
What years were US dimes made of silver?
1964 was the last year that US dimes were struck in 90% silver. Since then they have been made of a copper core bonded with cupronickel on each side.
Were dimes made of silver?
US dimes were 90% silver through 1964. In 1965, the US shifted to clad coinage (75% copper, 25% nickel) for circulating coinage.
What years are us quarters nickels and dimes made of silver?
All U.S. dimes and quarters dated before 1965 are 90% silver. The only nickels to ever contain silver are dated 1942-1945. These coins are easily identified by the large mint mark (P, D, or S) over Monticello's dome.
Are dimes made of silver?
1964 and before, dimes were made out of 90 percent silver. The same went for quarters and half dollars. And then the us mint made half dollars from 1965-1969 40 percent silver.
What year are silver dimes?
Silver dimes were last minted in 1964 in the US.
Is there silver in dimes 1970-2012?
No silver dimes were made after 1964. Starting in 1992 The Mint has made silver proof sets that do have 90% silver dimes, but they are not released into circulation.
What years beside 1964 were dimes made of silver?
Dimes were struck in silver from 1796 to 1964. From 1992 to date Silver Proof Sets have been made that have silver dimes in them.
