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If you have a jar of loose change sitting on your dresser, you might be sitting on a $9,000 jackpot. Most people think silver coins vanished in 1964—but a “secret” mistake at the U.S. Mint created a handful of 1965 quarters and dimes that are worth a fortune.
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While a normal 1965 quarter is worth exactly 25 cents, a rare 1965 Silver Transitional Error can sell for anywhere from $3,000 to $16,800 depending on its condition. These coins were accidentally struck on leftover 90% silver blanks (planchets) from the previous year.
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👉 Check your change right now! If you find a 1965 coin that looks “too shiny” or lacks a copper stripe on the side, you need to get it authenticated. Full guide on where to sell and how to get graded is in the comments! 👇
4. 5-Step Authentication Protocol (Must Read!)
Don’t get fooled by a shiny regular coin. Use this professional protocol to see if you’ve found the “Holy Grail” of 1965 pocket change:
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Step 1: The “Edge” Test (The Visual) Hold the coin upright and look at the reeded (ridged) edge. A normal 1965 coin has a distinct copper-orange stripe sandwiched between nickel layers. A rare silver error will be solid silver/white all the way through with no brown or copper showing.
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Step 2: The Digital Scale (The Proof) This is the most accurate home test.
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Normal Clad Quarter: 5.67 grams
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RARE Silver Quarter: 6.25 grams
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Normal Clad Dime: 2.27 grams
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RARE Silver Dime: 2.50 grams
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Step 3: The “Ping” Test (The Sound) Balance the coin on your fingertip and gently tap it with another coin. A clad coin makes a dull “thud.” A 90% silver coin will emit a high-pitched, clear bell-like ring that lingers for a second or two.
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Step 4: Magnet Check While neither silver nor the copper-nickel clad mix is magnetic, some “fakes” or plated coins are made of steel. If a magnet sticks to your 1965 coin, it’s a counterfeit.
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Step 5: Professional Certification If your coin passes the weight and edge tests, DO NOT CLEAN IT. Cleaning a rare coin destroys its value. Place it in a soft plastic flip and send it to a grading service like PCGS or NGC.
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The 1965 Silver Error is one of the most famous “transitional” mistakes in history. Because the Mint was rushing to replace silver with copper-nickel, a few silver blanks got stuck in the machinery and were struck with the 1965 date.
Most were spent and circulated for years, meaning they could be anywhere—at the bottom of a vending machine, in a laundromat, or in your kitchen’s “junk drawer.” It only takes five seconds to check the edge of your quarters. Those five seconds could be worth $9,000.
Happy hunting! Have you checked your coins yet? Let us know what you found below! 👇🔥
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