BOTTOM LINE: Old silver coins are automatically worth at least their melt value, and often much more.
How much does it cost to melt down silver coins?
Silver Coins Silver Content Current Melt Value
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3 oz 93.31 grams $67.51
2 oz 62.20 grams $45.00
1 oz 31.10 grams $22.50
1/2 oz 15.55 gram $11.25
Should I sell my silver coins now 2021?
To get the most money for your silver, you should sell it when demand, and prices, are at their highest. That said, if you have silver jewelry or flatware that you do not use or enjoy, selling it now for cash is better than those items cluttering your drawers.
Is melting silver coins worth it?
Almost all silver coins are worth more than their face value because the price of silver has increased more rapidly than the value of the dollar. Called collectible or numismatic coins, these are coins collectors will pay extra for due to their rarity or age. Melting them down would be a waste of money.