The Junk Silver Discount: Why 90% Silver Coins Are Selling Below Melt in 2026
For the first time in years, junk silver is trading at or below its melt value at many dealers.
For the first time in years, junk silver is trading at or below its melt value at many dealers.
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They’re the only form of physical silver that was once legal tender, that carries a face value guaranteed by the United States government, that comes in denominations people already understand, and that can be worth significantly more than its silver content to the right buyer.
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The 2026 Canadian Maple Leaf continues the series in both gold and silver, with the full range of sizes available from dealers.
The 2026 China Panda continues this tradition with a fresh design from the China Mint depicting the beloved giant panda in a new pose and setting.
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The 1 oz gold bullion and proof coins are struck in .9999 fine gold, placing them on par with modern sovereign issues in purity. The silver version follows standard 1 oz bullion conventions.
These coins are minted specifically for investment, backed by sovereign mints, and traded globally with transparent pricing tied closely to the silver spot price.
The first-struck US Mint 2026 American Silver Eagles (ASE), American Gold Eagles (AGE), and American Gold Buffaloes (AGB) are poised to hit dealer pipelines in the coming weeks.