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Why is a quarter dollar a clad coin?
Why is a quarter dollar a clad coin?
EnchantedSeeker
Sun Nov 10 2024
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I'm wondering why a quarter dollar is considered a clad coin. What makes it different from other coins and why is it specifically called a clad coin?
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CryptoConqueror
Tue Nov 12 2024
Prior to 1965, the quarter dollar was composed of silver.
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BenjaminMoore
Tue Nov 12 2024
After 1965, it was changed to a clad coin.
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Daniele
Tue Nov 12 2024
The composition of the quarter dollar underwent a significant change in 1961.
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Caterina
Tue Nov 12 2024
The clad coin has a CORE of pure copper with outer layers of copper-nickel alloy.
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SumoPowerful
Tue Nov 12 2024
This change was necessitated by the rising cost of silver.
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