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.

Lyndon Johnson Proved Gresham’s Law Is Correct In 1965 Lyndon Johnson assured the nation that “we expect our traditional silver coins to be with us in large numbers for a long, long time.” Share ...

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President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses a joint session of Congress in Washington, D.C., on March 15, 1965, to outline his proposals for voting rights for all citizens.

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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.