Melt values › Junk silver per $1 face
Junk silver melt value per $1 face value
As of Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET, $1 face value of circulated 90% US silver coins is worth about $41.08 in melt, per Bullion Price Check (0.715 troy oz × silver spot $57.45, gold-api.com).
Key facts
- $1 face (0.715 ozt): $41.08
- Silver spot: $57.45/oz
- Data time: Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET
| Face value | Silver (ozt, circ.) | Melt (circulated) | Melt (uncirculated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | 0.71 | $41.08 | $41.56 |
| $5 | 3.57 | $205.38 | $207.79 |
| $10 | 7.15 | $410.76 | $415.59 |
| $50 | 35.75 | $2,053.80 | $2,077.93 |
| $100 | 71.50 | $4,107.60 | $4,155.86 |
| $250 | 178.75 | $10,269.01 | $10,389.65 |
| $500 | 357.50 | $20,538.02 | $20,779.30 |
| $1,000 | 715.00 | $41,076.04 | $41,558.61 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $1 face value of junk silver worth?
About $41.08 (circulated, 0.715 ozt) to $41.56 (uncirculated weight, 0.7234 ozt) at silver spot $57.45, as of Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET.
What coins count as 90% junk silver?
US dimes, quarters and half dollars dated 1964 and earlier, and pre-1936 silver dollars (dollars are usually priced separately).
Why 0.715 oz instead of 0.7234?
Circulation wear removes a little metal, so the trade convention for worn coins is about 0.715 troy oz per $1 face.