90% 'Junk' Silver Payment Calculator
Hypothetical substitution of pre-1965 Constitutional Silver coins for US currency when purchasing goods and services
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The respective pure silver content of pre-1965 U.S. dimes and quarters is:
Dimes (pre-1965): 90% silver and 10% copper. Actual silver weight is ~0.0715 oz.
This includes the Roosevelt Dime (1946–1964) and Mercury Dime (1916–1945).
Quarters (pre-1965): 90% silver and 10% copper. Actual silver weight is ~0.1808 oz.
This includes the Washington Quarter (1932–1964) and Standing Liberty Quarter (1916–1930).
Calculated to meet or slightly exceed the requested USD value while minimizing overpayment.
