Washington quarter (1932–1964) melt value
Quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. Here's what the silver inside is worth at today's live price.
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Washington quarters by year
| Years | Composition | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1932–1964 | 90% silver | — |
| 1965–present | Copper-nickel clad (no silver) | Face value only |
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All coins →Common questions
How do I know if my washington quarter is silver?
Check the date: 1964 or earlier is silver. Silver quarters also have a solid silver edge with no copper stripe.
Why does a dealer pay less than melt value?
Dealers need room to cover refining, shipping and resale costs, so most pay a percentage of melt value for common-date coins.
What is "junk silver"?
Common-date 90% silver coins that are bought and sold for their silver content rather than their collector value.
Is it legal to melt coins?
US rules prohibit melting one-cent and five-cent coins. That rule does not cover dimes, quarters, half dollars, dollars or bullion coins. Most people sell coins whole to a dealer rather than melting them.