What happened to silver coins after 1964?
90% Silver Coins - Mixed Halves - $100 Face Value
90% Silver Coins
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In 1965, the U.S. Mint switched to "clad" (copper-nickel) composition for dimes and quarters. Half dollars remained 40% silver from 1965–1970 before also going clad in 1971. This bag contains only the 90% silver variety.
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90% Silver Coins - Mixed Halves - $100 Face Value
These bags of 90% Silver Coins are dated 1964 or earlier and all coins will ship in a canvas bag. Beginning in 1965, the U.S. Mint began to subtract pure silver from the minting process reducing the 90% silver purity to 40%. Now, the mint has completely removed pure silver from the mix. Today, those...
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