US Coin Melt Values

What every type of US silver and gold coin is worth in metal at today’s spot price. Values update while this page is open.

US silver coins

Dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollars dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. Kennedy halves dated 1965–1970 are 40% silver, and 1942–1945 “war nickels” with a large mint mark above Monticello are 35% silver. Silver Eisenhower dollars were sold only to collectors.

Coin	Years	Composition	Silver content (troy oz)	Silver melt value	Face value	Melt ÷ face
Silver War Nickel	1942–1945	56% copper, 35% silver, 9% manganese	0.0563	$3.04	5¢	60.8×
Barber Dime	1892–1916	90% silver, 10% copper	0.0723	$3.91	10¢	39.1×
Mercury Dime	1916–1945	90% silver, 10% copper	0.0723	$3.91	10¢	39.1×
Roosevelt Dime (Silver)	1946–1964	90% silver, 10% copper	0.0723	$3.91	10¢	39.1×
Barber Quarter	1892–1916	90% silver, 10% copper	0.1808	$9.77	25¢	39.1×
Standing Liberty Quarter	1916–1930	90% silver, 10% copper	0.1808	$9.77	25¢	39.1×
Washington Quarter (Silver)	1932–1964	90% silver, 10% copper	0.1808	$9.77	25¢	39.1×
Barber Half Dollar	1892–1915	90% silver, 10% copper	0.3617	$19.55	50¢	39.1×
Walking Liberty Half Dollar	1916–1947	90% silver, 10% copper	0.3617	$19.55	50¢	39.1×
Franklin Half Dollar	1948–1963	90% silver, 10% copper	0.3617	$19.55	50¢	39.1×
Kennedy Half Dollar (Silver) 1964 (90% silver)	1964	90% silver, 10% copper	0.3617	$19.55	50¢	39.1×
Kennedy Half Dollar (Silver) 1965–1970 (40% silver)	1965–1970	40% silver overall: 80% silver outer layers bonded to a 21% silver core	0.1479	$7.99	50¢	16.0×
Morgan Silver Dollar	1878–1904, 1921	90% silver, 10% copper	0.7735	$41.80	$1	41.8×
Peace Silver Dollar	1921–1935	90% silver, 10% copper	0.7735	$41.80	$1	41.8×
Eisenhower Dollar (40% Silver)	1971–1976 (S mint, collector issues)	40% silver overall: 80% silver outer layers bonded to a 21% silver core	0.3163	$17.09	$1	17.1×

Melt values use these spot prices (US dollars):

Silver $54.05 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 23, 10:19 PM EDT

Melt value is the metal content at spot price, not a buy or sell price. Collectible coins can be worth much more. For reference only.

Counting rolls? See US Coin Melt Values by Roll for what a full roll of each US silver coin is worth today and how many times its face value that is.

US gold coins

US gold coins struck from 1838 to 1933 are 90% gold. (Earlier coins used slightly different standards and are not listed.) Melt values below are for the gold alone; most of these coins sell for more than melt even in worn condition.

Coin	Years	Composition	Gold content (troy oz)	Gold melt value	Face value	Melt ÷ face
Gold Dollar	1849–1889	90% gold, 10% copper	0.0484	$193.37	$1	193×
$2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle Liberty Head (1840–1907)	1840–1907	90% gold, 10% copper	0.1210	$483.43	$2.5	193×
$2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle Indian Head (1908–1929)	1908–1929	90% gold, 10% copper	0.1210	$483.43	$2.5	193×
$3 Gold Piece	1854–1889	90% gold, 10% copper	0.1451	$580.00	$3	193×
$5 Gold Half Eagle Liberty Head (1839–1908)	1839–1908	90% gold, 10% copper	0.2419	$966.74	$5	193×
$5 Gold Half Eagle Indian Head (1908–1929)	1908–1929	90% gold, 10% copper	0.2419	$966.74	$5	193×
$10 Gold Eagle Liberty Head (1838–1907)	1838–1907	90% gold, 10% copper	0.4837	$1,933.49	$10	193×
$10 Gold Eagle Indian Head (1907–1933)	1907–1933	90% gold, 10% copper	0.4837	$1,933.49	$10	193×
$20 Gold Double Eagle Liberty Head (1850–1907)	1850–1907	90% gold, 10% copper	0.9675	$3,866.97	$20	193×
$20 Gold Double Eagle Saint-Gaudens (1907–1933)	1907–1933	90% gold, 10% copper	0.9675	$3,866.97	$20	193×

Melt values use these spot prices (US dollars):

Gold $3,996.90 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 23, 10:19 PM EDT

Melt value is the metal content at spot price, not a buy or sell price. Collectible coins can be worth much more. For reference only.

US bullion coins

The US Mint’s bullion coins contain a stated amount of pure metal: one troy ounce for the 1 oz coins.

Coin	Years	Composition	Metal content (troy oz)	Melt value
American Silver Eagle	1986–present	99.9% silver	0.9990 silver	$53.99
American Gold Eagle 1 oz ($50)	1986–present	91.67% gold, 3% silver, balance copper	1.0000 gold	$3,996.90
American Gold Eagle 1/2 oz ($25)	1986–present	91.67% gold, 3% silver, balance copper	0.5000 gold	$1,998.45
American Gold Eagle 1/4 oz ($10)	1986–present	91.67% gold, 3% silver, balance copper	0.2500 gold	$999.22
American Gold Eagle 1/10 oz ($5)	1986–present	91.67% gold, 3% silver, balance copper	0.1000 gold	$399.69
American Gold Buffalo	2006–present	99.99% gold	1.0000 gold	$3,996.90
American Platinum Eagle	1997–present	99.95% platinum	1.0000 platinum	$1,558.00
American Palladium Eagle	2017–present	99.95% palladium	1.0000 palladium	$1,066.00

Melt values use these spot prices (US dollars):

Silver $54.05 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 23, 10:19 PM EDT
Gold $3,996.90 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 23, 10:19 PM EDT
Platinum $1,558.00 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 23, 10:19 PM EDT
Palladium $1,066.00 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 23, 10:19 PM EDT

Melt value is the metal content at spot price, not a buy or sell price. Collectible coins can be worth much more. For reference only.

Not listed here

Pennies, copper-nickel nickels and clad coins from 1965 on contain no precious metal, so they are not listed. Modern silver proof and commemorative coins are not covered yet. To value several coins at once, use the coin melt calculator; you can count by coins, face value or rolls. Silver Eagles by the tube are on Silver Coin Melt Values.

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