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1964 was the last date of silver quarters.

There are a couple of technicalities here. First, quarters were never pure silver. The silver was always alloyed with about 10% copper. Second, during the changeover to cupronickel clad coinage, silver quarters were struck during calendar 1965 but they still had the date 1964, so there's no way to tell what year a "1964" quarter was actually minted. 1964 was the last year the US produced silver quarters for circulation. There have been silver quarters issued since 1964 but they were primarily special coins for collectors and investors.

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The last year for minting of 90% silver dimes, quarters and half-dollars was 1964. 1965 was the first year for clad coins

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The last year San Francisco minted circulation coinage was 1974. Since then, they only produce proof coins, with the exception of business strike Susan B. Anthony dollars.

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Does the San Francisco still mint coins?

No only Denver and Washington D.C.


What is value of 1973 silver dollar?

A simple question, but a complex answer. The series of Eisenhower (1971-1978) dollars can be confusing. None of the coins released into circulation contain any silver, people call them silver dollars just because of the size of the coins. The Mint did make special collectors coins that are 40% silver from 1971 to 1976. These coins were not released into circulation and all have "S" mintmarks, but not all the "S" mintmarked coins are 40% silver. The mint also made copper-nickel Proof coins with "S" mintmarks for 1973. To add to the confusion, 1973 was the only year the regular copper-nickel coins were not released into circulation. They were only issued in the Uncirculated Mint Sets sold from the Mint in 1973. Post a new question and include the mintmark if it has one. Also if it's in a plastic case.


What is the value of a 1994 Eire 5 Pence coin?

These coins are no longer in circulation since Irelands changeover to the Euro in 2002. Unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.


What 2 Canadian cities have a mint?

Ottawa. Original location. Currently Mints numismatic coins only. Winnipeg. New Location. Currently Mints all circulation coins.


What is a unopened bag of 1964 pennies from San Francisco mint worth?

A genuine rare find indeed since the San Francisco mint stopped producing cents in 1955 and only resumed production for a few years following 1968. The bag may be worth something if it is marked San Francisco Mint but the coins themselves can not be distinguished from those made in the Philadelphia Mint. Single BU coins sell for between 10 and 40 times face value on e-bay. A 50 dollar bag of them should draw some interest and you might want to try e-bay for a buyer.

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Are all s Mint coins proof?

No. The US Mint in San Francisco has produced many coins for circulation since it opened in 1854. Prior to 1968 nearly all proof coins were made at the US Mint in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Beginning in 1968, all proof coins were produced at the US Mint in San Francisco although this mint continued to produce Lincoln Cents for circulation until 1974 and Jefferson nickels until 1971. In 1984 the US Mint at West Point, New York began minting proof coins as well. The Philadelphia Mint also produced proof $1 coins in 1999.


What was the last year the penny was minted in San F?

Circulation cents were minted regularly up to 1955. Coinage was suspended, then resumed from 1968 until 1974. The mint decided to end circulation coin production at San Francisco because all proof coins were now being minted there and the facilities were needed for those coins. Also, with only limited runs of circulation coins compared to Philadelphia and Denver, they did not want to create "instant rarities". So to be technical, minting of proof coins at San Francisco means that S-mint cents are still being made regularly, just not for circulation.


Which company is minting Canada coins or Canadian coins?

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How many 1969 San Francisco mint pennies were made?

544,375,000 were made for circulation 2,934,631 were struck as proof coins


Does a proof coin have to be minted in San Francisco?

No, a proof coin does not have to be minted in San Francisco. Proof coins can be minted at any official United States Mint facility. The San Francisco Mint is one of the facilities that produces proof coins, but there are others as well, such as the Philadelphia and West Point Mints.


Branch of the US treasury responsible for minting coins?

The United States Mint


What is the Canadian Mint responsible for?

The Canadian Mint is responsible for the circulation of all of Canada's coins. In addition the Canadian Mint also manufactures circulation coins on behalf of other nations.


Did California mint gold coins 1854?

California became a part of the United States in 1850. As a state, California could not mint coins. However, private companies struck their own gold coins, bearing their name and released them into circulation during the years from 1849 to 1855. Most had ceased minting operations by 1854 since the branch of the US Mint was in operation by that time. But Kellogg & Company still minted gold coins in 1854. The company was reorganized as Kellogg & Humbert late in 1854 and produced coins in 1855. I don't know that anyone knows how many coins were minted by these private companies but the coins are rather scarce and many command a very high price tag. The US Branch Mint at San Francisco was indeed minting gold coins in 1854 in the demoniations of $1, $2.50, $5, $10 and $20.


Did the San Francisco mint circulate the state quarters?

No. Only the mints in Philadelphia and denver struck the state quarters for circulation. Only proof coins are struck at San Francisco.


Can you buy coins at the San Francisco mint?

No. The San Francisco mint is not open to the public.


Is there lead base metal in US coins?

No. The US Mint uses a variety of metals in the minting of coins but lead is not one of them.


What is s?

I assume you posted this in the Coins and Currency section because you're referring to the S mint mark. On U.S. coins, it means that the coin was struck at the San Francisco Mint. San Francisco struck coins for general circulation up to 1955, then occasionally (and only cents and nickels) from 1968 to 1974. Currently only proof coins are made there.