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Why did the US Mint stop circulating silver coins in 1965?
Why did the US Mint stop circulating silver coins in 1965?
HanbokElegance
Fri Nov 15 2024
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I'm curious about the reason why the US Mint decided to discontinue the circulation of silver coins in 1965. What were the factors that led to this decision?
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SoulStorm
Sun Nov 17 2024
The U.S. Mint made a crucial decision in 1961. 2. This decision involved halting the inclusion of silver in most circulating coins.
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Valentina
Sat Nov 16 2024
The Coin Act of 1965 was the legislation that facilitated this change.
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ZenHarmony
Sat Nov 16 2024
The shift in coin composition was a response to the ongoing shortage of silver.
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ethan_thompson_journalist
Sat Nov 16 2024
Prior to 1965, silver was a prominent metal used in the minting of coins.
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