I remember hearing something about 1963 quarters being different somehow, but can't quite remember the details. I got one in change the other day and it makes a different sound when clinked with other coins. Can anyone jog my memory? Thanks! Betty
2007-01-01 12:28:27 · 9 answers · asked by Betty J 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Well Betty after doing some searching on google I found that the 1963 Quarter is made out of 90% silver and 10% copper which is what makes it somewhat unique!!! For more info you can go to this site http://www.coinfacts.com/quarter_dollars/washington_quarter_dollars/1963_quarter_dollar.htm
Well hope that helps :D
2007-01-01 12:45:51 · answer #1 · answered by Becca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1963 Silver Quarter
2016-10-02 21:28:49 · answer #2 · answered by brinton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pre 1964 Quarters Dimes and Half Dollars and Silver Dollars were all made with silver. In 1964 they were switched to the copper nickel alloy that they use today
2007-01-01 14:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by dpon62 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uncirculated Washington quarters struck from 1932-1964 has 90% of pure silver in it (0.1809 troy oz of pure silver). The other 10% is copper.
2007-01-02 15:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by silverpet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quarters made before 1963 contain silver. That's why they are collectable.
2007-01-01 12:37:06 · answer #5 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is made of solid silver. If you look at the edge you will see it is all the same color. Compare it to a new quarter and you will see that there is copper in the middle and silver on the outside.
Josh
2007-01-01 12:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by Josh Gesler 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Higher silver content. in 1964, they brought out "sandwich" quarters with a lowered silver content
2007-01-01 13:35:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Actually it's any coin (quarters, halfs, and dimes) dated 1964 or older that are silver.
2007-01-01 12:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No copper, just silver.
2007-01-01 12:31:11 · answer #9 · answered by G-Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋