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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;kvasir, post: 82245, member: 4139&quot;]For 25c pieces, the Mint stopped using silver in 1969. 77,464,000 pieces of the 1968 quarter were minted in 50% Ag. 88,686931 were in 100% nickel. Between 1920-1967 Ag content was 80%. Prior to 1920 the Ag content was 92.5%. </p><p><br /></p><p>For 10c pieces, the Mint also stopped using silver in 1969. 32,309,135 pieces of the 1967 dime were minted in 80% Ag/20% Cu. 30,689,080 pieces were 50% Ag/50% Cu. There is no way to tell them apart other than melting it down or weight it with a very precise instrument. 70,460,000 pieces of 1968 dime were minted in 50% silver. The other 17 million + pieces were in 100% Ni. Similarly, between 1920-1967 Ag content was 80%. Prior to 1920 the Ag content was 92.5%. </p><p><br /></p><p>You can usually tell silver coins from nickel ones by the shininess. Also try using a magnet to see if the coin is attracted. Silver coins are not magnetic. Use a soft material to shield the coin from the magnet to prevent scratching, though. </p><p><br /></p><p>The RCM regularly releases silver numismatic coins. They are probably too beautiful for you to sell as bullion though.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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