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Coin Melt Value Calculator

Calculate the intrinsic metal value of your gold and silver coins instantly using live spot prices. Enter quantities below and watch totals update in real time.

Quick Face Value Calculator

Enter the total face value of your 90% silver coins (dimes, quarters, halves, dollars) for an instant melt value estimate.

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90% Silver Dimes (Pre-1965)
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Mercury Dime
1916-1945 90% Silver · 0.07234 ozt
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
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Roosevelt Dime
1946-1964 90% Silver · 0.07234 ozt
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
90% Silver Quarters (Pre-1965)
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Standing Liberty Quarter
1916-1930 90% Silver · 0.18084 ozt
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
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Washington Quarter
1932-1964 90% Silver · 0.18084 ozt
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
90% Silver Half Dollars
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Walking Liberty Half Dollar
1916-1947 90% Silver · 0.36169 ozt
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
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Franklin Half Dollar
1948-1963 90% Silver · 0.36169 ozt
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
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Kennedy Half Dollar (90%)
1964 90% Silver · 0.36169 ozt
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
90% Silver Dollars
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Morgan Silver Dollar
1878-1921 90% Silver · 0.77344 ozt
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
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Peace Silver Dollar
1921-1935 90% Silver · 0.77344 ozt
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
War Nickels (35% Silver)
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War Nickel (Jefferson)
1942-1945 35% Silver · 0.05626 ozt
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollars
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Kennedy Half Dollar (40%)
1965-1970 40% Silver · 0.14792 ozt
coins each: $0.00 $0.00

Gold Coin Melt Value

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American Gold Eagle (91.67% Gold)
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American Gold Eagle — 1 oz
$50 Face 91.67% Gold · 1.0 ozt AGW
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
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American Gold Eagle — 1/2 oz
$25 Face 91.67% Gold · 0.5 ozt AGW
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
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American Gold Eagle — 1/4 oz
$10 Face 91.67% Gold · 0.25 ozt AGW
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
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American Gold Eagle — 1/10 oz
$5 Face 91.67% Gold · 0.1 ozt AGW
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
Modern World Gold Bullion
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American Gold Buffalo — 1 oz
$50 Face 99.99% Gold · 1.0 ozt AGW
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
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Canadian Gold Maple Leaf — 1 oz
$50 CAD 99.99% Gold · 1.0 ozt AGW
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
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South African Krugerrand — 1 oz
No Face Value 91.67% Gold · 1.0 ozt AGW
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
Pre-1933 US Gold Coins
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Double Eagle ($20 Gold)
1849-1933 90% Gold · 0.9675 ozt AGW
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
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Eagle ($10 Gold)
1795-1933 90% Gold · 0.4838 ozt AGW
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
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Half Eagle ($5 Gold)
1795-1929 90% Gold · 0.2419 ozt AGW
coins each: $0.00 $0.00
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Quarter Eagle ($2.50 Gold)
1796-1929 90% Gold · 0.1209 ozt AGW
coins each: $0.00 $0.00

Custom Metal Calculator

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Calculate the melt value of any gold, silver, platinum, or palladium item. Great for foreign coins, jewelry, bars, and scrap metal. Configure each item below and click Add Item.

99.99% 99.9% 91.67% 90% 75% (18K) 58.5% (14K) 41.7% (10K) 37.5% (9K)
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How to Calculate Coin Melt Values

The melt value of a coin is its intrinsic worth based solely on the precious metal content, calculated using the current spot price. This is the minimum value a coin holds regardless of its numismatic (collector) premium. Our free melt value calculator uses real-time spot prices to give you accurate, up-to-the-minute calculations.

Understanding Junk Silver

"Junk silver" refers to pre-1965 US coins that contain 90% silver. Despite the name, these coins are far from junk — they're a popular and affordable way to invest in physical silver. The most common junk silver coins include Mercury dimes, Roosevelt dimes, Washington quarters, Walking Liberty half dollars, Franklin half dollars, Kennedy half dollars (1964), Morgan silver dollars, and Peace silver dollars.

Silver Content by Denomination

Face Value Calculation

A quick way to estimate junk silver value: $1 face value of 90% silver coins contains approximately 0.7234 troy ounces of pure silver. So if silver is at $30/oz, $1 FV of junk silver has a melt value of about $21.70. This is why dealers quote junk silver in terms of face value — it simplifies bulk transactions.

Gold Coin Melt Values

Modern gold bullion coins like the American Gold Eagle, American Gold Buffalo, Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, and South African Krugerrand all contain exactly 1 troy ounce of gold (in their standard sizes), making melt value calculation straightforward. However, Eagles and Krugerrands are 91.67% gold (22 karat), while Buffalos and Maple Leafs are 99.99% gold (24 karat). The actual gold weight (AGW) is the same — the coins are just different total weights.

Pre-1933 US Gold Coins

Pre-1933 US gold coins are 90% gold (21.6 karat). The gold content by denomination: Double Eagle ($20) contains 0.9675 ozt gold, Eagle ($10) contains 0.4838 ozt, Half Eagle ($5) contains 0.2419 ozt, and Quarter Eagle ($2.50) contains 0.1209 ozt. Note that these coins often carry significant numismatic premiums above melt value.

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