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1967 Canadian silver coins ???
acan4511
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Can anyone tell me if they have tried weighing Canadian 1967 quarte's.
As the mint changed from 80% to 50% silver midway through the year of 1967. I am having a hard time figuring this out
I have read many times that there is no way to tell the 80% from the 50%, but the Canadian mist says there is a weight difference.
Now I have heard of the water test but that is just not practical, plus I am just not that good at math LOL
Any help would be very much appreciated
Best
Alan
Technical specifications
1953 - 1967
Composition: 80%silver, 20% copper
Weight (g): 5.83
Diameter (mm): 23.88
Thickness (mm): n/a
1967 - 1968
Composition: 50% silver, 50% copper
Weight (g): 5.05
Diameter (mm): 23.88
Thickness (mm): n/a
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So the Google says if the finish is PL then it should be 80%. Business strike or circulated it's 50%. Mint set it's 80%. Xrf or specific gravity if possible. Peace Roy
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the "drop" sound test on to a kitchen counter will tell you nearly 100%.
take a Can 25 cent coin from before 1967 and drop it on your counter. Listen to the sound it makes.
then tak a 1968 silver and do the same.... YOU will know.
another early indicator is the color...50 % is shinier.
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What @YQQ Said.