1964 for dimes and quarters, and half dollars with 90% silver. Halves from 1965-70 were still 40% silver.
It was 1964 when the last coins in the US were made from 90% silver.
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.
Quarters and most other silver US coins contained 10% copper; the last coins made of that alloy were dated 1964. The US has never made solid silver circulating coins. Pure silver is far too soft for use in coins, so it was always alloyed with copper for hardness.
They have never been all silver, but dimes, quarters, half dollars and silver dollars made before 1965 are 90% silver. The plain and simple answer is: 1964 was the last year
In the Philippines the last year of silver coins was ... 1945 10 centavos 1945 20 centavos 1947 50 centavos 1967 1 peso
1967 for 50 cents and dollars, 1968 (at reduced silver content) for 10 and 25 cents.
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.
Yes, but 1964 was the last year for circulating 90% coins.
1964 was the last year for any 90% silver coins struck for general circulation.
The last 90% silver half's made for general circulation were in 1964. 40% silver coins were issued until 1970.
The last year for 90% silver dimes, quarters, and, half dollars was 1964. Half dollars were then made with 40% silver until 1970.
Look at the coin again, no US dollar coins were made in 1936, 1935 was the last year.