A great investment that the fed lied about

Back in the 60s the federal government began phasing out silver 25-cent pieces, replacing them with a sandwich-design of nickel and copper. The Fed issued periodic press releases, telling the populace not to hoard the old coins, that their value would not increase over time.Yeah, right.

Most folk believed their government. That, as it turns out, was a mistake.

Washington silver quarters that were minted 1932-1964 and contain 90% silver and 10% copper, if melted down strictly for mineral value, are worth almost $6 apiece today. Most 'ordinary' silver quarters can fetch $30 on the open market.

 Wanna start looking through your loose change? There were 9 million silver quarters minted in Denver in 1946; a mint-condition Denver 1946 quarter is worth $130. The Denver guys sort of slacked off in 1955. They only released about 4 million quarters then -- but they could be worth $250 apiece.

If you 'hoarded' 200 silver quarters in 1965 (a $50 investment) you would get a minimum of $1200 for them today, and probably closer to 10 grand.