Actual silver weight × live spot

Silver Coin Melt Values

The silver each circulating coin contains (its actual silver weight), priced at the live spot price. Collector value is not included.

$56.71silver spot per troy ounce−5.03 (−8.14%)

Live spotSingle sourceObserved Oct 15, 2026, 13:08 UTCChecked Oct 15, 2026, 13:09 UTCStatus

Live indicative spot. Live spot; observed Oct 15, 2026, 13:08 UTC; one reporting source.

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United States silver coins

United States silver coin melt values
Coin	USD	CAD
Morgan dollar1878–1921 · 90% silver · 0.7734 oz silver	$43.86	C$62.37
Peace dollar1921–1935 · 90% silver · 0.7734 oz silver	$43.86	C$62.37
Half dollar (Barber, Walking Liberty, Franklin, Kennedy)1892–1964 · 90% silver · 0.3617 oz silver	$20.51	C$29.17
Kennedy half dollar1965–1970 · 40% silver · 0.1479 oz silver	$8.39	C$11.93
Quarter (Washington, Standing Liberty, Barber)1892–1964 · 90% silver · 0.1808 oz silver	$10.26	C$14.58
Dime (Roosevelt, Mercury, Barber)1892–1964 · 90% silver · 0.0723 oz silver	$4.10	C$5.83
Jefferson war nickel1942–1945 · 35% silver · 0.0563 oz silver	$3.19	C$4.54

Live live spot × fine content; daily reference rate (ecb). Melt value only: dealers and buyers apply their own premiums and discounts.

Canada silver coins

Canada silver coin melt values
Coin	CAD	USD
Silver dollar1935–1966 · 80% silver · 0.6000 oz silver	C$48.38	$34.03
50 cents1920–1966 · 80% silver · 0.3000 oz silver	C$24.19	$17.01
25 cents1920–1966 · 80% silver · 0.1500 oz silver	C$12.10	$8.51
10 cents1920–1966 · 80% silver · 0.0600 oz silver	C$4.84	$3.40

Live live spot × fine content; daily reference rate (ecb). Melt value only: dealers and buyers apply their own premiums and discounts.

American Silver Eagle Sterling silver per gram Silver price

Frequently asked questions

How is a silver coin's melt value calculated?

Multiply the coin's actual silver weight (ASW) in troy ounces by the live silver spot price. A 90% silver Morgan dollar holds 0.7734 oz, a pre-1965 US quarter 0.1808 oz and a dime 0.0723 oz.

Which US coins contain silver?

Dimes, quarters and half dollars dated 1964 or earlier are 90% silver; Kennedy half dollars from 1965 to 1970 are 40% silver; Jefferson nickels from mid-1942 to 1945 (with a large mint mark above Monticello) are 35% silver; Morgan and Peace dollars are 90% silver.

Will a dealer pay melt value?

Dealers usually pay somewhat below melt value for common circulated coins, and more for scarce dates in good condition. Melt value is the floor that makes offers comparable.