40 % Silver

[rsmith1737]

I'm kind of new at coin collecting (looking for a retirement hobby), and was wondering 40% silver coins, I know 90% silver is 1964 and prior, but what are the dates for 40% silver? Thanks for your help

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

How to Research for Treasure Hunting and Metal Detecting From Lead Generation to Vetting - Grab it through Amazon!

[DigginThePast]

Kennedy Half Dollars minted from 1965-1970.

edit to add: Jefferson nickels minted from 1942-1945 with the large P, D or S mint mark above Monticello are 35% silver.

 

[Emperor Findus Cladius]

There were also 40% bicentennials minted. I have found several coin roll hunting.

 

[rsmith1737]

Thank you for the information, I was trying to find a good coin book, but there are so many on the market, kind of hard finding the best one.

 

[DigginThePast]

I'd pick up a copy of "The Official Red Book of U.S. Coins" by R.S. Yeoman. For the beginner, this is the best one to start with, in my opinion.

As wayne1956 added concerning the Bicentennial, there were also other silver issues made after 1970 but those were meant for collectors, not for circulation though some did end up being circulated.

 

[blackbeard1717]

1965 to 1969 or 1970 Kennedy halves

 

[FreedomUIC]

what bicentennials are 40%, how would you tell?

thx

The quarter, dime and half, that is if they have and "S" mint mark and even then it doesn't guarantee it is silver. Drop them
on a table and listen for that sweet sound of silver and you will know for sure.

 

[jrc79inNC]

Another thing to look for is the edge. If you see it is the same solid color as the rest of the coin it is silver. If you see it is a copper color, and the remainder of the coin does not have this whitish appearance, its copper nickel clad. The "Red Book" suggested by DigginThePast, is generally updated annually. It won't be dead on the money as far as retail values for coins, but it gives you a fair ballpark. If you want something closer for US coins, I would suggest you suscribe to the "Grey Sheet". This same one is used by many good reputable coin dealers.