$ilver in coins: Quarters contained 90% silver and 10% copper from the years 1932 - 1964. A quarter from one of those years is currently worth a little over $5 in melt value. Dimes contained 90% silver and 10% copper from the years 1946 - 1964. A dime from one of those years is currently worth about $2 in melt value. (This info is as of 12/27/12.)
