What happened to silver coins in 1964?

Most significantly, in 1964 all production of 90% silver coinage was being discontinued because of the rising price of silver. The only coins containing silver would be the Kennedy half dollars dated 1965 to 1970, but even those coins only contained 40% silver.

How much is a 1964 Lincoln Memorial penny worth?

Like other copper-based Lincoln Memorial pennies struck from 1959 through 1982, most worn 1964 pennies are worth the value of their copper content — currently, 2 to 3 cents. These coins weigh approximately 3.11 grams. But some 1964 penny values are much higher.

How much is a 1964 nickel worth?

And even then, unless you get a rarity like an FS or SMS, you’re unlikely to make much profit from nickels. Over a million 1964 nickels were coined in Philadelphia, so they have no mint mark. At low grades, the nickel is barely worth its face value of 5 cents. But if you can find Full Steps coins, the price goes up.