Were quarters ever made from pure silver?

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Were quarters ever made from pure silver?

If so, when?

2007-07-09 04:32:33 · 4 answers · asked by brennadaie 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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The United States never minted pure silver quarters (ONLY 90% silver):

REASON: Pure silver is much too soft to use for circulation coins.

Until 1965 the US Quarter was made of 90% Silver alloyed with 10% Copper. This coin weighed 6.25 grams
This gave them a different look and sound from today’s Nickel covered copper coins. They weigh 5.75 grams each.
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2007-07-09 04:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by . 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋

.999 which is as close to pure silver as one can get. the last year for silver coins was 1964.

2007-07-09 13:17:35 · answer #2 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

Yes.
From 1796-1930.

2007-07-09 11:37:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋

google it

2007-07-09 11:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by Jack P 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋