Junk Silver Calculator
Free, accurate melt value calculations for U.S. silver coins
Calculate the melt value of your junk silver coins instantly using live silver spot prices. Our free calculator helps coin collectors, investors, and estate liquidators determine the worth of pre-1965 U.S. silver coins with no ads and complete transparency.
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About This Calculator
What is Junk Silver?
"Junk silver" refers to U.S. coins minted before 1965 that contain 90% silver (or war nickels with 35% silver). These coins are valued primarily for their silver content rather than numismatic value, making them popular among investors and collectors.
How Melt Value is Calculated
Melt value is the intrinsic worth of the silver content in a coin. It's calculated by multiplying the coin's silver content (in troy ounces) by the current silver spot price. For example, a Mercury Dime contains 0.0715 troy ounces of silver—at $25/oz spot price, its melt value is $1.79.
Why This Tool is Free
This calculator is completely free with no ads, no tracking, and no hidden costs. We built it to provide accurate, transparent information to the junk silver community without commercial bias or lead capture tactics common on dealer sites.