Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Aluminum Quarter

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Expert: - 6/22/2010


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My son found a quarter with a date of 1950, and he said it is made of aluminum.  He has a person who wants to buy it from him and he says that there are aluminum quarters worth $2.00 and some worth $13.00.  The gentleman told him his was worth $2.00.  Can you tell me if there is such a coin and is it worth anything.  My father was a coin dealer when I was growing up and I never heard him say anything about an aluminum quarter.
Thank you.

Answer
Hi Dorothy,
dimes, quarters and half dollars made prior to 1965 are 90% silver, not aluminum.
They are worth 12 times the face value; that is $1.20 for a dime, $3 for a quarter and $6 for a half.
Don't sell it for less than $3

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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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