Last year for silver nickels, dimes, quarters and halves? HELP

ClonedSIM

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dex378 said:
What was the last years for silver : Nickels, dimes, quarters and halves 90% 40% etc.... I'm sure you guys know off the tops of your heads! Basically what's the cut off for clad?
Dimes and quarters stopped being produced in silver in 1964. Halves were made of 90% silver until 1964, then continued to be produced in 40% silver till 1970. Nickels were produced in 40% silver from 1941 to 1945 (I think those are the years). Look for the large mint mark over Monticello on the back of the coin.

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War nickels were minted from 1941 - 1945. They have a Large P over the building (Monticello) on the back.

All your other info was correct as well.
 

ClonedSIM

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mastereagle22 said:
War nickels were minted from 1941 - 1945. They have a Large P over the building (Monticello) on the back.

All your other info was correct as well.

:thumbsup: Thanks!

But didn't Denver or San Fransisco produce War Nickels as well?
 

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BTW, I gotta know. Is your avatar a picture of you...in the shower?? ???
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LOL, no but it is in the bathroom mirror!
 

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You should get a copy of "A Guide Book of United States Coins" which everybody calls "the Redbook"
It's got (actual size) photos of every coin ever produced by the US government (as well as some private coins), current prices,years, mintages,metallic composition and lots more
Indispensable to the treasure hunter! :read2:
 

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