Silver proof sets?

how much silver do proof sets usually put silver in them? Is it the same as the old ones? 90%? or?

 

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I believe it's still 90%, yes.

 

thanks also forgot to post do nickels also have silver or just regular?

 

Nickels in silver proof sets don't contain silver - they're regular composition.

 

The only coins that contain silver is the quarters, dimes and halves. The total silver content in a 5 quarter set is 0.9042 troy ounces and in a 10 piece set the silver content is 1.3382 troy ounces.

 

Derek,

The silver proof sets are a throwback to the pre-1965 era when dimes, quarters and halves were 90% silver.

Coin composition information like this is readily available in a Red Book. If you don't have a Red Book you should buy one.

 

Last coin show 9/5 dealers were dumping the state quarters $4.00 each

 

Other than the 1999 and 2001 years, the Silver proof State quarters go for around $4 to $10 each, many times including free shipping on eBay. Always pick the sellers with the highest positive feedback rating and acceptable return policy!
Steve