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40% Silver Eisenhower Dollar Melt Value

The live melt value of a 40% silver eisenhower dollar at today's silver spot price. Enter how many you have below.

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40% silver Eisenhower dollar

1971–1976-S collector issues

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Total melt value

$0.00

0 troy oz of silver

Melt value is the metal value only. Collectible coins can be worth more — see below.

Value at today's silver price

1 coin
Roll of 20 ($20 face)
$100 face value

Only the special 1971–1976-S 'blue pack' and 'brown pack' Eisenhower dollars are 40% silver, containing 0.3162 troy ounces of pure silver. Circulating Ike dollars are copper-nickel with no silver, so check for the S mint mark and the silver-clad packaging before valuing one for melt.

Frequently asked questions

Which Eisenhower dollars are silver?

Only the 40% silver 1971–1976-S collector issues (sold in blue and brown packs) contain silver — 0.3162 troy oz each. Regular circulating Eisenhower dollars are copper-nickel and have no silver.

How can I tell if my Ike dollar is silver?

Look for an 'S' mint mark and the original blue or brown Mint packaging. Silver Ikes also weigh slightly more (24.59 g vs 22.68 g) than the copper-nickel versions.