Free melt value calculators for silver and gold coins, junk silver, scrap gold and bullion — at live spot prices.https://coinmelt.pages.dev/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/silver-dollar-melt-value-chart/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/silver-dollar-melt-value-chart/Morgan and Peace dollars contain 0.7734 ozt silver ($46.97 melt at Oct 7, 2026). Eisenhower 40% S-mint: 0.3161 ozt ($19.20 melt). Full chart and worked examples inside.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/which-pennies-are-copper/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/which-pennies-are-copper/Cents dated 1981 and earlier are 95% copper (3.11g). 1983 and later are 97.5% zinc (2.5g). 1982 includes both types — weigh to sort. Melting pennies is illegal.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/gold-karats-explained/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/gold-karats-explained/Karat measures gold purity in parts per 24. 24K = 99.99%, 18K = 75%, 14K = 58.33%, 10K = 41.67%. Includes scrap value table, hallmark guide, and FTC marking rules.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-much-gold-is-in-a-krugerrand/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-much-gold-is-in-a-krugerrand/A 1 oz Krugerrand contains exactly 1 troy ounce of gold (31.103 g) at 22K (91.67% gold). At October 2026 spot prices, the melt value is $4,134.80. See all sizes.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-much-is-a-bag-of-junk-silver-worth/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-much-is-a-bag-of-junk-silver-worth/A $1,000 face value bag of 90% junk silver contains about 715 troy oz of silver. At October 7, 2026 prices ($60.73/ozt), that bag's melt value is approximately $43,422.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/troy-ounce-vs-ounce/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/troy-ounce-vs-ounce/1 troy oz = 31.1035 g. 1 avoirdupois oz = 28.3495 g. Troy ounces are heavier. All silver and gold prices are per troy ounce — using the wrong unit causes a 10% error.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/coin-grading-basics/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/coin-grading-basics/Coin grading uses the Sheldon 1–70 scale. MS-60 to MS-70 is uncirculated; AU-50 to AU-58 shows slight wear; PO-1 is barely identifiable. PCGS and NGC explained.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-calculate-melt-value/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-calculate-melt-value/Melt value = metal content (troy oz) × spot price. Step-by-step formula, worked examples for silver coins and gold jewelry, and common calculation mistakes.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/pre-1933-gold-coins-melt-value/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/pre-1933-gold-coins-melt-value/Pre-1933 US gold coins are 90% gold. A $20 Double Eagle contains 0.9675 ozt of gold — worth $4,000 at October 2026 prices. Most are worth more as collectibles.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/gold-eagle-vs-gold-buffalo/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/gold-eagle-vs-gold-buffalo/Both contain exactly 1 troy oz of pure gold. Eagles are 22k with fractional sizes and lower premiums. Buffalos are 24k (.9999 fine) but only available in 1 oz.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/dental-gold-value/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/dental-gold-value/Dental gold value depends on alloy class, weight, and gold spot. High-noble crowns (40–88% gold) yield the most. Only a melt-and-assay gives an accurate figure.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-weigh-coins-accurately/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-weigh-coins-accurately/You need a digital scale reading to 0.01 g to weigh coins accurately. Learn which scales work, how to convert grams to troy ounces, and when weight matters most.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-much-is-a-pound-of-silver-worth/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-much-is-a-pound-of-silver-worth/An avoirdupois pound of silver contains 14.583 troy oz. At $60.73/ozt (Oct 7, 2026 spot), that is $885.64. A troy pound (12 troy oz) is worth $728.76.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/bullion-premiums-explained/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/bullion-premiums-explained/A bullion premium is the price above spot you pay for a coin or bar. It covers minting and dealer costs. Smaller products carry higher per-ounce premiums.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-sell-scrap-gold/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-sell-scrap-gold/Sell scrap gold for the best price by knowing your karat, weighing your pieces, comparing at least three buyers, and understanding payout percentages vs. melt value.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/silver-to-gold-ratio-explained/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/silver-to-gold-ratio-explained/The silver-to-gold ratio is gold's spot price divided by silver's. At October 7, 2026 prices it stands at about 68:1. Learn what it means and how investors use it.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/what-is-junk-silver/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/what-is-junk-silver/Junk silver is 90% silver US coins (pre-1965) bought for metal content, not rarity. A $1 face value holds 0.7234 ozt of silver — worth $43.92 at October 2026 spot.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/silver-eagle-vs-generic-rounds/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/silver-eagle-vs-generic-rounds/Both hold 1 troy oz of .999 silver. American Silver Eagles carry a $5–$10 premium over generic rounds due to government backing and stronger resale demand.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-much-is-scrap-gold-worth/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-much-is-scrap-gold-worth/Scrap gold melt value depends on karat and weight. At October 7, 2026 spot prices, 14K gold is worth $77.77/g; buyers pay 70–90% of melt. See the full table.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-store-silver-and-gold/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-store-silver-and-gold/Store silver in PVC-free holders below 50% humidity and away from sulfur sources. Gold needs less care but still benefits from stable conditions. Full guide inside.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/spot-price-explained/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/spot-price-explained/Spot price is the live market price for immediate delivery of one troy ounce of a precious metal, set by futures trading on COMEX. It changes every second.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/constitutional-silver-explained/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/constitutional-silver-explained/Constitutional silver means pre-1965 US coins minted in 90% silver as legal currency. The standard measure is 0.715 ozt of silver per $1 of face value.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-read-jewelry-hallmarks/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-read-jewelry-hallmarks/Decode stamps on gold and silver jewelry: 925 means sterling, 585 means 14K gold, 750 means 18K. Learn where to look and what every common mark means.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/where-to-sell-silver-coins/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/where-to-sell-silver-coins/The best place to sell silver coins depends on what you have and how fast you need cash. Compare local coin shops, online bullion dealers, auctions, and peer-to-peer.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/kennedy-half-dollar-silver-content/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/kennedy-half-dollar-silver-content/1964 Kennedy halves are 90% silver (0.3617 ozt). 1965–1970 are 40% silver (0.1479 ozt). 1971 and later are clad with no silver. Full year-by-year breakdown.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/peace-dollar-silver-content/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/peace-dollar-silver-content/A Peace dollar contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver (26.73 g, 90%). At October 7, 2026 spot prices of $60.73/ozt, the silver melt value is $46.97.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/sterling-vs-silver-plated/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/sterling-vs-silver-plated/Sterling silver is 92.5% solid silver throughout; silver-plated is a base metal core with a thin silver skin. Learn the stamps, tests, and value difference.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/copper-vs-zinc-penny-weight/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/copper-vs-zinc-penny-weight/A copper penny (pre-1982) weighs 3.11 g. A zinc penny (post-1982) weighs 2.5 g. The 0.61 g difference is enough to sort them with a postal scale.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/morgan-dollar-silver-content/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/morgan-dollar-silver-content/A Morgan dollar contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver (26.73 g, 90% pure). At October 7, 2026 spot prices of $60.73/ozt, melt value is $46.97.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/90-vs-40-percent-silver/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/90-vs-40-percent-silver/90% silver coins contain 0.715 ozt ASW per $1 face; 40% coins contain about 0.295 ozt. For most stackers, 90% offers better liquidity and dealer recognition.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/1943-steel-penny-value/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/1943-steel-penny-value/Most 1943 steel pennies are worth $0.10–$3 in circulated grades. Uncirculated examples bring $5–$50+. A genuine 1943 copper error penny can exceed $100,000.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-dealers-price-silver/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-dealers-price-silver/Dealers buy silver at spot minus a percentage and sell above spot. Learn the bid-ask spread, what factors raise or lower their offer, and how to get a fair price.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-test-silver-at-home/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-test-silver-at-home/Test silver at home using a magnet, ice, acid, or density check. Sterling is 92.5% pure silver. Learn which tests confirm real silver and which only hint at it.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/which-nickels-are-silver/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/which-nickels-are-silver/Only war nickels (1942–1945) contain silver — 35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese. All other nickels are copper-nickel alloy with no silver content.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/which-half-dollars-are-silver/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/which-half-dollars-are-silver/Half dollars dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. Kennedy halves 1965–1970 are 40% silver. 1971 and later are clad with no silver — know before you sell.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-test-gold-at-home/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/how-to-test-gold-at-home/Test gold at home with a magnet, acid kit, ceramic streak, or density check. Each method has limits — learn which to use and when to trust a refiner's assay.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/is-it-illegal-to-melt-pennies/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/is-it-illegal-to-melt-pennies/Yes. Federal law (31 CFR Part 82) prohibits melting or exporting US pennies and nickels. Penalties can reach $10,000 and five years in prison.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/which-dimes-are-silver/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/which-dimes-are-silver/US dimes dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. Roosevelt dimes 1946–1964, Mercury dimes 1916–1945, and Barber dimes 1892–1916 all contain 0.0723 ozt silver.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/which-quarters-are-silver/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/which-quarters-are-silver/US quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. Washington quarters 1932–1964, Standing Liberty 1916–1930, and Barber 1892–1916 all qualify.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/melt-value-vs-numismatic-value/https://coinmelt.pages.dev/articles/melt-value-vs-numismatic-value/Melt value is a coin's metal worth; numismatic value is what collectors pay above that. Learn which applies to your coin and how to avoid leaving money on the table.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT