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Why is the 1965 dime silver so valuable?

So 1965 was known as a transition year because the mint had to change their operations. Errors get made whenever there is a big change in operating procedure. In 1965 the mint accidentally created a few 90% silver quarters and dimes. At least one 1965 90% silver dime is known to exist and in 2003 it sold for $8,912.50 at an auction.

Is it possible to find a 1965 silver dime?

The 1965 silver dime is an error. Only a few have been found. You can tell a silver dime from a copper-nickel clad dime by weighing the coin. A silver dime will weigh 2.5 grams. A copper-nickel clad dime weighs 2.27 grams. Also, you can see the copper core on the edge on most clad dimes.

Is there any silver in 1965 US dime?

In 1965 the mint accidentally created a few 90% silver quarters and dimes. At least one 1965 90% silver dime is known to exist and in 2003 it sold for $8,912.50 at an auction. It's possible that more 1965 silver error dimes are in existence.

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