History of South America

What years did quarter have silver in them?

Here are the years when quarters had silver in them:

* 1796 – 1820: 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper

* 1821 – 1837: 90% silver, 10% copper

* 1837 – 1891: 90% silver, 10% copper (Seated Liberty design)

* 1892 – 1964: 90% silver, 10% copper (Barber and Liberty Standing/Walking Liberty design)

Beginning in 1965, quarters were minted with a copper-nickel composition.