Junk Silver Coin Values
The table below shows the value of the silver content of various coins commonly sold as junk silver. Some coins such as the briefly issued War Nickels contain 35% silver, some coins like the 1965-1970 Kennedy Halves contain 40% silver, while most junk silver is comprised of 90% silver coins. To determine the value of the silver content, junk silver should be divided into various groupings based on the percentage silver content.
All silver value figures are based on $30 per ounce silver. To determine the actual silver value, multiply the silver weight by the current spot price of silver.
| Coin | Silver Content | Silver Weight | Face Value | Silver Value |
| 1942-1945 War Nickels | 35% | 0.05626 oz. | $0.05 | $1.69 |
| 1916-1945 Mercury Dimes | 90% | 0.07234 oz. | 0.10 | 2.17 |
| 1946-1964 Roosevelt Dimes | 90% | 0.07234 oz. | 0.10 | 2.17 |
| 1932-1964 Washington Quarters | 90% | 0.18084 oz. | 0.25 | 5.43 |
| 1916-1947 Walking Liberty Half | 90% | 0.36169 oz. | 0.50 | 10.85 |
| 1948-1963 Franklin Half | 90% | 0.36169 oz. | 0.50 | 10.85 |
| 1964 Kennedy Half | 90% | 0.36169 oz. | 0.50 | 10.85 |
| 1965-1970 Kennedy Half | 40% | 0.1479 oz. | 0.50 | 4.44 |
| 1878-1921 Morgan Dollar | 90% | 0.77344 oz. | 1.00 | 23.20 |
| 1921-1935 Peace Dollar | 90% | 0.77344 oz. | 1.00 | 23.20 |
| 1971-1976-S Eisenhower Dollar | 40% | 0.3161 oz. | 1.00 | 9.48 |