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US quarters weighed 6.25 grams and were 90% silver (the balance was copper); the Actual Silver Weight was thus 0.1808 troy ounces of silver

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Q: What is the silver content of 1940-64 quarters?
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What is the silver content of barber quarters?

90%


Do US quarters and dimes have no silver content?

All pre-1965 US quarters and dimes are 90% silver.


Are original silver quarters worth anything?

Yes, original silver quarters minted before 1965 are valuable for their silver content. These coins are composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, making them sought after by collectors and investors for their precious metal value.


Which quarter has the most silver in it?

All US quarters minted before 1965 contain 90% silver. There are no higher silver content varieties out there.


What is the value of pre 1964 silver dime and quarters and half dollars?

While the price of silver is volatile, lately silver dimes have been going for about $2, quarters for $5 and half-dollars for $10. This is just for silver content though, the numismatic value of some coins are many times greater than their silver bullion content.


What is the most recent date on a complete silver coin?

The last year for circulating silver U.S. dimes and quarters was 1964, while half dollars continued with a reduced silver content until 1971. Meanwhile in Canada, their dollars and halves were silver up through 1967, with quarters and dimes at a reduced content into 1968.


What is the value of Washington quarters before 1965?

About $8.50 at the time of writing just for the silver content.


How much are pure silver 1964 quarters worth?

First of all, silver U.S. quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver, not pure. As far as 1964, it's an extremely common date, currently worth about $4 for the silver content.


What quarters are rare?

1924 SState quarters are not worth more than face value unless they have the "S" mintmark. Pre-1965 quarters are rare, because they have a high silver content.


What are the value of silver quarters?

With silver content they are worth around $5. Depending on the date, mintmark and quality of the coin they can be worth way more.


Which US quarters are collectible?

Generally any US quarters made before 1965 are collectible because of their silver content. Any proof(S mintmark) and uncirculated quarters are also collectible.


What is the value of a 1934 steel quarter?

The US has never made steel quarters. In 1934 quarters would have been made from 90% silver and 10% copper. They are worth at least $5 dollars for their silver content.