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vending machines

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
the vending machines in my building don't accpet quarters older than 1965
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Quarters that are pre-1965 are made of silver, whereas 1965 and after are a copper-nickel alloy. There are most likely some weight differences, and since collectors have pulled out probably 99.99% of all those quarters, I doubt the vending machine company was concerned about the 18 or so still floating around.

 
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
different metal content is not triggering the magnetic sensors
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I thought it was weight but I think magnetics could be it too.

from 1932-1964 washington quarters were composed of 90% silver. After that a copper nickel composition was used. You can tell if you hold the quarters and look at there profile you can see the distinct shades of 2 different metals. The 1964 is a solid silver when looking at a profile. A heavily circulated 1964 quarter is worth about 2.00

I am glad the machine didnt let me spend it!
 
Originally posted by: yamadakun
why would you waste your silver quarters on a vending machine?
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I didnt realize what it was until the multiple machines I tested kept rejecting it and prompted further inspection. It is now closely guarded in my pocket
 
Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
the vending machines in my building don't accpet quarters older than 1965
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Quarters that are pre-1965 are made of silver, whereas 1965 and after are a copper-nickel alloy. There are most likely some weight differences, and since collectors have pulled out probably 99.99% of all those quarters, I doubt the vending machine company was concerned about the 18 or so still floating around.
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You beat me to the explanation. My dad is one of those collectors. Most people don't spend quarters that are pre-1965.
 
Originally posted by: KillyKillall
Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
the vending machines in my building don't accpet quarters older than 1965
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Quarters that are pre-1965 are made of silver, whereas 1965 and after are a copper-nickel alloy. There are most likely some weight differences, and since collectors have pulled out probably 99.99% of all those quarters, I doubt the vending machine company was concerned about the 18 or so still floating around.
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You beat me to the explanation. My dad is one of those collectors. Most people don't spend quarters that are pre-1965.
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Yup... I am one of those collectors too. My prize find, however, was a 1932 quarter (first year!) that was immaculate. Came out of my great-grandfather's 50-yr-old change bucket, along with some confederate paper money and other goodies!

But I haven't seen a silver quarter, or even dime, in circulation for over a year now. I think we've almost got them all!
 
Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Originally posted by: KillyKillall
Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
the vending machines in my building don't accpet quarters older than 1965
Click to expand...

Quarters that are pre-1965 are made of silver, whereas 1965 and after are a copper-nickel alloy. There are most likely some weight differences, and since collectors have pulled out probably 99.99% of all those quarters, I doubt the vending machine company was concerned about the 18 or so still floating around.
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You beat me to the explanation. My dad is one of those collectors. Most people don't spend quarters that are pre-1965.
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Yup... I am one of those collectors too. My prize find, however, was a 1932 quarter (first year!) that was immaculate. Came out of my great-grandfather's 50-yr-old change bucket, along with some confederate paper money and other goodies!

But I haven't seen a silver quarter, or even dime, in circulation for over a year now. I think we've almost got them all!
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1942-45 nickels were made of silver too and the silver content is higher than silver dimes.
 
Originally posted by: yamadakun
1942-45 nickels were made of silver too and the silver content is higher than silver dimes.
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You're right, I forgot about those.

The war did give us some interesting coins though... i love those steel pennies!
 
1964 and before are made of nearly all silver, so it is the metal composition. Its the same reason why Canadian coins won't work in it...diffferent material.

I worked in the vending industry for two years...and I really hated it. :'(
 
Originally posted by: yamadakun
Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Originally posted by: KillyKillall
Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
the vending machines in my building don't accpet quarters older than 1965
Click to expand...

Quarters that are pre-1965 are made of silver, whereas 1965 and after are a copper-nickel alloy. There are most likely some weight differences, and since collectors have pulled out probably 99.99% of all those quarters, I doubt the vending machine company was concerned about the 18 or so still floating around.
Click to expand...

You beat me to the explanation. My dad is one of those collectors. Most people don't spend quarters that are pre-1965.
Click to expand...


Yup... I am one of those collectors too. My prize find, however, was a 1932 quarter (first year!) that was immaculate. Came out of my great-grandfather's 50-yr-old change bucket, along with some confederate paper money and other goodies!

But I haven't seen a silver quarter, or even dime, in circulation for over a year now. I think we've almost got them all!
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1942-45 nickels were made of silver too and the silver content is higher than silver dimes.
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you talking weight or %. pre 65 dimes are 90% silver, i thought wwii nickels were 40%
 
Originally posted by: KillyKillall
Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
the vending machines in my building don't accpet quarters older than 1965
Click to expand...

Quarters that are pre-1965 are made of silver, whereas 1965 and after are a copper-nickel alloy. There are most likely some weight differences, and since collectors have pulled out probably 99.99% of all those quarters, I doubt the vending machine company was concerned about the 18 or so still floating around.
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You beat me to the explanation. My dad is one of those collectors. Most people don't spend quarters that are pre-1965.
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I have about 20 of those in my closet

 
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