Prior to the Coinage Act of 1965, quarters, dimes, and half-dollar coins were comprised of 90% silver. However, as the price of silver rose throughout the 1960s because of industrial use ...

The Coinage Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon Johnson, eliminated 90% silver coins from circulation, according to a blog from ModernCointMart. That law mainly affected U.S. dimes and quarters.

Coin collectors are captivated by rare and valuable coins which carry historical significance. Highlighted examples include ...

The Kennedy half dollar was first minted in 1964 in the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy -- the coin's ...

Significant changes in silver prices over the years prove just how volatile the silver market is. Here's what you need to ...