what is the final year of silver dimes and quarters
Confidence votes 4.3K. 1964 was the last year the US minted dimes and quarters from silver for regular circulation. The US Mint makes proof sets every year that have silver coins in them, which you can buy from the US Mint or a local coin dealer. Also, look out for silver halves, which were last made in 1964 as well at 90% silver.
Higher Dime Values. Dime values for coins dated 1964 or earlier have the current silver price as their base value. At over $15.95 per ounce, all silver dimes are worth at least $1.20 each. However, the odds are great some of your old dimes have a higher value, hopefully much higher. Minted since 1796 there are many rare dates, mint marks and scarce dime varieties for you to discover in your box. These old dime values often reach into the hundreds of dollars.