Sell a Silver American Eagle
The United States, from 1986. Struck at 999 fine in one size only, the full ounce, and among the most heavily traded silver coins in the world.
- Purity
- 999‰
- Country
- United States
- Silver rate
- €1.62/g
What do we pay for a Silver American Eagle?
Based on the silver rate of this moment, €1.62 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine silver | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 31.104 g | — | €50.46 |
This price applies regardless of the year and the mint. With a rare year or exceptional condition the collector’s value can be higher than the material value – then we say so, even if that means you are better off not selling us the coin.
How we arrive at this amount
A coin is precious metal in a recognisable shape. What it fetches therefore depends almost entirely on the fine weight: the weight of pure silver it contains.
This coin is 999‰ pure, so the fine weight and the total weight are almost the same.
Not sure whether your coin is genuine? We check weight, diameter, thickness and – if in doubt – the density with X-ray analysis. Non-destructive: your coin stays intact.
Also have a look at today’s silver rate or all silver prices.
How to sell your Silver American Eagle
From walking in to being paid usually takes less than half an hour.
Do not polish it
With collector coins, cleaning can push the value down considerably. A natural patina belongs to them.
Bring it in
With or without an appointment, at one of our 45 locations. If the coin is in a holder, leave it in there.
We assess two values
The precious metal and what the coin itself does: year, mintage and condition. You get the higher of the two.
Paid out straight away
In cash or by bank transfer. Larger amounts reach your account within 24 hours.
Also of interest
- Silver rate todayThe current silver rate per gram and per kilo, updated every minute.View
- All silver pricesWhat we pay per carat or alloy.View
- All coins and barsThe complete list of purchase prices per piece.View
- Spot price, premium and spreadWhy you never get back the premium you paid on purchase.View
Questions about selling Silver American Eagle
How much is a Silver American Eagle worth?
It follows the silver rate: each coin holds 31.1035 grams of fine silver, which we multiply by the rate showing at the counter and then deduct our margin. The exact amount stands in the table on this page and moves with the market throughout the day.
Why is the Eagle 999 and not 999.9 fine?
Because the United States Mint set the standard at 999 when the series began in 1986 and has kept it there ever since. The difference against a 999.9 coin is a fraction of a gram of silver per ounce, so it barely shows in what we can pay you.
Do you buy tubes and larger lots?
Yes, and bigger quantities are welcome. Let us know beforehand if you are bringing several tubes or a full box, so we can have enough liquidity ready and count them properly. Sealed original packaging saves time, and we only open it while you are watching.
What do I have to bring apart from the coins?
Valid photo identification, and nothing else. A passport, identity card or driving licence is enough. The law requires us to register who we buy from, so the valuation can go ahead without it but the payment cannot. Original packaging or certificates are helpful but never obligatory.
How and when am I paid?
In cash or by bank transfer, and immediately. You accept the offer at the table and the money follows on the spot; where the amount is too large for cash, the transfer is in your account within 24 hours. There is no waiting period and nothing deducted afterwards.
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Have your Silver American Eagle valued?
Free and without obligation, at a location near you.