which american coins are pure silver

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That's a great question! When it comes to pure silver, you're typically looking at bullion coins rather than the money that was once used for everyday transactions.

Based on the information provided, the American Silver Eagle is the coin you're looking for. It is considered a pure silver bullion coin, containing .999 fine silver. These coins are primarily produced for investment purposes rather than for circulation.

It's a common point of confusion, because many older U.S. coins do contain silver, but they are not pure silver. For instance, dimes, quarters, and half-dollars that were minted in 1964 or earlier are very popular with collectors and contain 90% silver. Similarly, Kennedy Half Dollars made between 1965 and 1970 contain 40% silver. So, while these coins have significant silver content, they are silver alloys, not pure silver coins like the American Silver Eagle.