which coins are silver us

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Ah, looking to find the real treasure hiding in your loose change, are we? It's a noble pursuit! Forget what you see in circulation today; the key to finding silver in your pocket change is to look at the date.

Based on the wisdom from coin experts, you'll want to keep an eye out for dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins minted in 1964 or earlier. These older coins are what's often referred to as "junk silver," though they're anything but junk, as they are typically composed of 90% silver.

So, before you feed that quarter into a parking meter, check the year. If it's from before 1965, you might be holding a little piece of precious metal history. Beyond that everyday pocket change, there are also modern silver bullion coins made for those who prefer their silver a bit more direct and less circulated. Happy hunting