Bullion
Silver coin prices
Live melt value for the most traded silver coins, from modern 1 oz bullion issues to 90% "junk silver" US dollars.
Melt value = fine metal content × live spot
| Coin | Gross g | Fineness | Fine g | Melt value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Silver Eagle (1 oz)United States | 31.1035 | 999/1000 | 31.072 | USD 63.55 |
| Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz)Canada | 31.1035 | 1000/1000 | 31.100 | USD 63.60 |
| British Silver Britannia (1 oz)United Kingdom | 31.1035 | 999/1000 | 31.072 | USD 63.55 |
| US Morgan Silver DollarUnited States | 26.73 | 900/1000 | 24.057 | USD 49.20 |
Melt (spot) value only. Dealers add a premium of roughly 3–8% on modern bullion coins, and historic coins may carry an extra collector premium.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much silver is in a 1 oz silver coin?+
Modern bullion coins such as the American Silver Eagle, Silver Maple Leaf and Silver Britannia each contain exactly one troy ounce (31.1035 g) of .999 or .9999 fine silver.
What is a junk silver Morgan dollar worth?+
A Morgan dollar is 90% silver and weighs 26.73 g, so it holds 24.06 g (0.7734 oz) of fine silver. Multiply that by the live silver spot price for the melt value.
Why is the premium higher on silver coins than gold coins?+
Minting cost is similar per coin, but silver's value per coin is far lower, so the same fixed cost represents a much bigger percentage — typically 10–20% over spot.