🚨 Your silver quarters could be worth $70 each — and you might not even know it!
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STOP SCROLLING and check your change! 🚨 Your silver quarters could be worth $70 each—and you might not even know it!
Most people see a “normal” quarter and spend it on a soda or a parking meter. But if you hold a Washington Quarter minted between 1956 and 1964, you aren’t just holding 25 cents—you’re holding a piece of precious metal history that collectors are hungry for.
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Why are these years so special?
Up until 1964, the United States Mint produced quarters composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. After 1964, because of rising silver prices, the government switched to the “clad” composition (copper-nickel) we use today.
How to spot a “Winner”:
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Check the Date: Any Washington Quarter dated 1964 or earlier is 90% silver.
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The “Edge” Test: Look at the side of the coin. If you see a solid silver/white line with no brown copper strip showing, you’ve found silver!
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The “Sound” Test: Gently tap the coin on a wooden table. Silver has a distinct, high-pitched “ring” compared to the dull “thud” of modern coins.
Why $70?
While a common 1964 quarter is worth its “melt value” (usually $5–$6 depending on the silver market), specific mint marks or high-grade specimens from the 1956–1964 era can easily fetch $70 or more at auction.
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The 1956-D: High-grade versions of this year are becoming increasingly rare.
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Proof Sets: If you find a 1950s quarter with a “mirror-like” finish, you’re looking at a huge payday.
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When posting the photo, make sure the 1964 date is clearly visible and in focus. If you have a modern quarter, place it next to the silver one to show the difference in the “edge” (the silver vs. the copper stripe). This visual proof increases saves and shares!
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