However, the Roosevelt dime, Washington quarter

, Kennedy half dollar, and American Silver Eagle are still in production today. Each have been made in silver for the collecting and investing crowd. All dimes, quarters, and half dollars were made for circulation with a 90% silver content up through the year 1964.

Which coins are real silver?

Roosevelt and Mercury Dimes, Washington Quarters, and Walking Liberty Franklin and Kennedy Half-Dollars minted in 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. The value of most circulated coins minted in the 1920′s through 1964 is primarily from their silver content. Remember, this is for the most common material.

How can I tell if a coin is silver?

The best way to determine if your coins are silver is to view the edge of the coin. If the coin has a solid silver stripe, then you can feel confident that it's silver. If you can see a copper stripe, then the coin is clad. A more subdued silver stripe with faint traces of copper could mean that the coin is 40% silver.