Some 1967 dimes contain 0.06 troy ounces of silver, and other 1967 dimes contain 0.0375 troy ounces of silver. The composition of the alloy changes from 80 percent silver to 50 percent silver, which gives them differing silver content. The 0.05 troy ounce figure above is an average.
What is the silver content of a 1967 Canadian dime?
Specifications
| Mintage: | 32,309,135 |
|---|---|
| Composition: | (1) 80% silver, 20% copper (2) 50% silver, 50% copper |
| Finish: | Circulation |
| Weight: | 2.33 g |
| Diameter: | 18.03 mm |
How much is a 1968 Canadian silver dime worth?
10 cents 1968 prices and values
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 – Philadelphia | $0.10 | $1.45 |
| 1968 – Ottawa | $0.95 | $1.10 |
| 1968 – Silver | $1.95 | $2.60 |
Are 1968 Canadian dimes worth anything?
In the case of the 1968 Canadian time, about 1/4 of those minted are of the silver variety and have a melt value of about 54¢ (US)* or about 70¢ (Canadian)* in silver. If the coin is in really good condition (what a coin grader would rate as EF-40 or better), they have a retail value of about C$2.70*.
What is a 1960 Canadian silver dime worth?
10 cents 1960 prices and values
| Variety | AG-3 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | $1.95 | $2.10 |
What’s the value of a 1967 Canadian dime?
Resultant values will be rounded to two or more decimal places depending on length. * In 1967, some of the Canadian dimes and quarters were minted in 80% silver while the remainder were minted in 50% silver.
What was the silver content of Canadian coins in 1967?
By mid-1967, Canada reduced the silver content of the Canadian Dime and Canadian Quarter from 80 to 50 percent. Unfortunately there is no practical way to determine which coins contain 80 percent silver versus those containing only 50 percent silver. Silver coins with 50 percent silver fineness…
How much silver is in a Canadian dime?
Canadian coin calculator only figures total silver value and weight. Does not include any copper value or weight. Resultant values will be rounded to two or more decimal places depending on length. * In 1967, some of the Canadian dimes and quarters were minted in 80% silver while the remainder were minted in 50% silver.
What was the content of 10 cent coins in 1967?
During 1967, the rising price of silver forced a reduction in the silver content to use to make the 10-cent coins from 80% to 50%. The two varieties are not distinguishable by eye.
