Which US Coins Are Silver? A Year-by-Year Cheat Sheet
1964 and earlier dimes, quarters and halves are 90% silver. Here's every US silver coin by year, plus the look-alikes that fool people.
Washington Quarter (silver) Melt Value
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Melt value of one Washington Quarter (silver)
$9.67
Face value $0.25Melt ÷ face 38.69× Pure silver 0.18085 ozSilver spot $53.44
A Washington Quarter (silver) (1932–1964) weighs 6.25 grams and is made of 90% silver, 10% copper. That works out to 0.18085 troy ounces of pure silver, so at today’s spot price the metal in one coin is worth about $9.67.
Washington quarters dated 1964 or earlier are 90% silver.
Washington Quarter (silver) specifications
| Years | 1932–1964 |
|---|---|
| Face value | $0.25 |
| Weight | 6.25 g (0.2009 troy oz) |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Silver content | 5.625 g (0.18085 troy oz) · worth $9.66 |
| Copper content | 0.625 g · worth $0.0088 |
How much are Washington Quarter (silver) coins worth in bulk?
| Quantity | Face value | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.25 | $9.67 |
| 5 | $1.25 | $48.37 |
| 10 | $2.50 | $96.73 |
| 40 (1 roll) | $10.00 | $386.93 |
| 100 | $25.00 | $967.34 |
| 1,000 | $250.00 | $9,673.35 |
How the Washington Quarter (silver) melt value has changed
| Date | Melt value then | Change to today |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month ago (Oct 9, 2026) | $10.97 | ▼ -11.85% |
| 1 year ago (Nov 9, 2025) | $8.69 | ▲ +11.31% |
| 5 years ago (Nov 9, 2021) | $4.41 | ▲ +119.41% |
| 10 years ago (Nov 9, 2016) | $2.72 | ▲ +255.01% |
Based on stored daily closing prices.
Melt value vs. what your Washington Quarter (silver) 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 or the junk silver calculator.
Other quarters
| Coin | Years | Metal content | Melt value | × face |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barber Quarter | 1892–1916 | 0.1808 oz silver | $9.67 | 38.7× |
 Standing Liberty Quarter | 1916–1930 | 0.1808 oz silver | $9.67 | 38.7× |
 1976-S Bicentennial Quarter (40% silver) | 1976 | 0.0739 oz silver | $4.00 | 16.0× |
 Washington Quarter (clad) | 1965–present | 5.67 g · 91.67% copper | $0.0812 | 0.3× |
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 Washington Quarter (silver) worth in melt value today?
At today’s metal prices (November 9, 2026) one Washington Quarter (silver) contains about $9.67 worth of metal. This is the melt (scrap) value – rare dates and coins in top condition can sell for much more to collectors.
How much silver is in a Washington Quarter (silver)?
A Washington Quarter (silver) weighs 6.25 grams and contains 0.18085 troy ounces (5.625 grams) of pure silver.
Is a Washington Quarter (silver) worth more than its face value?
Right now the metal in a Washington Quarter (silver) is worth 38.7× its face value of $0.25.
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