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Presidential Dollar Melt Value
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Melt value of one Presidential Dollar
$0.1060
Face value $1.00Melt ÷ face 0.11×
A Presidential Dollar (2007–2016, 2020) weighs 8.1 grams and is made of manganese brass: 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel. At today’s metal prices the metal in one coin is worth about $0.1060, less than its face value.
Presidential Dollar specifications
| Years | 2007–2016, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Face value | $1.00 |
| Weight | 8.1 g (0.2604 troy oz) |
| Composition | Manganese brass: 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel |
| Diameter | 26.49 mm |
| Copper content | 7.169 g · worth $0.1014 |
| Zinc content | 0.486 g · worth $0.0020 |
| Nickel content | 0.162 g · worth $0.0026 |
How much are Presidential Dollar coins worth in bulk?
| Quantity | Face value | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.00 | $0.1060 |
| 5 | $5.00 | $0.5299 |
| 10 | $10.00 | $1.06 |
| 25 (1 roll) | $25.00 | $2.65 |
| 100 | $100.00 | $10.60 |
| 1,000 | $1,000.00 | $105.98 |
How the Presidential Dollar melt value has changed
| Date | Melt value then | Change to today |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month ago (Oct 9, 2026) | $0.1092 | ▼ -2.94% |
| 1 year ago (Nov 9, 2025) | $0.0806 | ▲ +31.42% |
| 5 years ago (Nov 9, 2021) | $0.0747 | ▲ +41.89% |
| 10 years ago (Nov 9, 2016) | $0.0421 | ▲ +151.59% |
Based on stored daily closing prices.
Melt value vs. what your Presidential Dollar is worth
Melt value is the floor: the value of the metal alone. Dealers who buy coins for their metal usually pay a little below melt. Coins with a rare date, mint mark or error, or in uncirculated condition, can sell for far more than melt to collectors – check a current price guide or have the coin graded before selling anything that looks scarce.
Have several coins? Use the coin melt value calculator.
Other dollar coins
| Coin | Years | Metal content | Melt value | × face |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Trade Dollar | 1873–1885 | 0.7876 oz silver | $42.13 | 42.1× |
 Morgan Silver Dollar | 1878–1904, 1921 | 0.7735 oz silver | $41.37 | 41.4× |
 Peace Silver Dollar | 1921–1935 | 0.7735 oz silver | $41.37 | 41.4× |
 Eisenhower Dollar (40% silver) | 1971–1976 | 0.3162 oz silver | $17.11 | 17.1× |
 Eisenhower Dollar (clad) | 1971–1978 | 22.68 g · 91.67% copper | $0.3249 | 0.3× |
 Susan B. Anthony Dollar | 1979–1981, 1999 | 8.1 g · 87.5% copper | $0.1168 | 0.1× |
 Sacagawea & Native American Dollar | 2000–present | 8.1 g · 88.5% copper | $0.1060 | 0.1× |
Melt value = metal content × today’s spot price. It is not what a dealer pays (usually less) or a collector’s price (often more).
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Presidential Dollar worth in melt value today?
At today’s metal prices (November 9, 2026) one Presidential Dollar contains about $0.1060 worth of metal. This is the melt (scrap) value – rare dates and coins in top condition can sell for much more to collectors.
What is a Presidential Dollar made of?
A Presidential Dollar weighs 8.1 grams and is made of manganese brass: 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel.
Is a Presidential Dollar worth more than its face value?
Right now the metal in a Presidential Dollar is worth 0.1× its face value of $1.
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