1964 was the last year that quarters were struck in 90% silver and 10% copper.
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The last year for silver quarters was 1964.
90% silver quarters were issued from 1794 to 1964. In 1975 & 1976 collectors coins were struck in 40% silver. Starting in 1992 90% silver quarters are in silver Proof sets.
All U.S. quarters dated 1964 and earlier are silver.
No 1972 US quarters have silver in them, the last year for silver quarters was 1964. so spend it
Dimes and quarters, yes. Nickels, no. 1964 was the last year for silver dimes and quarters, and nickels only contained silver during WWII.