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Timmy30 Valued Member United States 155 Posts	Posted 01/22/2011 10:02 pm Hello out there. I'm brand new to this forum and to the world of coin collecting. I have a total of 26 coins in my collection and I have acquired all but 3 of them in the last 2 weeks. I also must admit that I have 3 new ones set to arrive in the mail via ebay next week. I have to ask a silly question, which I believe is a pre-req for being the new guy, so here goes: What is the difference between 90% or 40% silver, and Silver Clad? I aim to collect mostly U.S. coins and I have seen different dates and mints described as Silver Clad. I understand, for the most part, about coins minted post 1965 being alloys etc. But I have confused myself around later date coins and the description of being silver clad. Thanks in advance for any insight. I hope to get some pictures of my infant collection up soon. Report this Post to the Staff

schnauzer Valued Member United States 212 Posts	Posted 01/22/2011 11:45 pm HI Timmy30! Welcome to this forum! Glad you joined us! It's a fun place! In answer to your questions: Will use a half dollar as an example. 90% silver is a coin that is .900 silver & .100 copper (1964 and earlier) 40% silver is .400 silver & .600 copper. This is called silver clad (1965-1970) Coins that are called clad could be a dime, quarter, half and some dollars that were made beginning in 1965. The center part of the coin is copper and the outside of the coin is either silver or copper-nickel. Hope this helps! Looking forward to the pics! Report this Post to the Staff
SilverFossil64 Valued Member United States 183 Posts	Posted 01/23/2011 01:27 am Welcome! Fun hobby. Report this Post to the Staff
Sunny in NC Valued Member United States 104 Posts	Posted 01/23/2011 03:24 am Hi Timmy. I'm new too, and I have been reading everything I can get my hands on. The best advice, or at least the first of the best advice is to get yourself a Red Book, The official Red Book, "A guide book of United States coins." For me, it was the best place to begin. I would hold up on any more buying until you get one, or at least until you spend some time running around this forum, reading what you can about grading coins, and collecting. No US coins were minted with much silver post 1964, not 65. have fun, the more you learn, the more fascinated you'll become. Report this Post to the Staff
bluemule31 Valued Member United States 171 Posts	Posted 01/23/2011 05:14 am also check out the numerous resources online.....I would list some websites that I enjoy but some aren't allowed on here. Report this Post to the Staff
tumbleweedtrumpet Pillar of the Community United States 1418 Posts	Posted 01/23/2011 08:34 am Report this Post to the Staff
Timmy30 Valued Member United States 155 Posts	Posted 01/23/2011 12:43 pm Thanks all for the welcome and the education. I have found some great info and already a JFK Half Dollar Roll Hunting Project that I would like to get involved in. I look forward to talking to everyone very soon! Report this Post to the Staff
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