1 oz silver bullion coin, live melt value
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Melt value is the value of the metal only. Dealers usually buy a little under melt and sell above it, and rare dates or high-grade coins can be worth much more to collectors.
| Years | 1986 to present |
| Silver | 1 troy oz, .999 fine (per the U.S. Mint) |
| Face value | $1 |
| Reverse | New eagle reverse since mid-2021 (2021 coins exist with both designs) |
The American Silver Eagle is the U.S. Mint’s silver bullion coin. The Mint states each coin contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver.
Silver Eagles typically sell for a premium over melt because they are government-minted and easy to trade. Proofs, burnished coins and key dates (like the 1996) carry higher premiums.
Condition and rarity can make some coins worth far more than their metal. Here are the ones collectors look for:
Mintages from PCGS CoinFacts and other standard references. Collector values depend on exact date, mint mark and grade, so check a current price guide, or ask us in our Discord.
1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, according to the U.S. Mint.
Minting, distribution and dealer costs add a premium. Silver Eagles usually carry a higher premium than generic silver rounds.
Specs verified October 2026 against: U.S. Mint bullion programs. Live prices from gold-api.com, refreshed every minute.
