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The same as all other quarters and dimes minted since 1965, and halves since 1971. It consists of a pure copper core bonded to outer layers of cupronickel (25% nickel alloyed with 75% copper).

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US quarters dated 1965 and later (with the exception of a few coins in silver proof sets) are 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel. US quarters dated 1964 and before are made out of 90% silver and 10% copper.

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The main metal found in quarters is a combination of 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel. This alloy gives the quarter its distinctive appearance and durability for circulation.

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The main metal in quarters is copper. Copper makes up 75 percent of quarters and nickel composes the other 25 percent.

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U.S. quarters, dimes, and half dollars are made of a 3-layer "sandwich". The outer layers are 25% nickel and 75% copper, while the inner core is 100% copper.

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