As of 10-21-11 silver is $31.40 per ounce. If the piece is .999 Fine silver the value is about $500.00.
The coin is an American Silver Eagle that's one ounce of pure silver. The value is tied to the spot price of one ounce of silver at the time of sale. As of 4-6-11 it's $39.28 at 10:30 am.
The United States Mint did not issue a dollar coin in 1996 for circulation, however you may have a commemorative coin. In 1996 two dollar commemorative coins were issued. One, the National Community Service Dollar is worth between $90 and $275 in original condition. The other, the Smithsonian Institution 150th anniversary Dollar is worth between $75 and $160. The prices may be much higher or much lower depending on the condition of the coin.
It's worth $2
The higher price is caused by low mintage (3,603,386) and high demand.
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It's a "Silver Round" and the value is for the silver only, about $30.00.
With those dates, the coins are Silver Eagle bullion coins that are made from one ounce of silver and value is whatever the spot price of silver is at time of sale.
It's a "Silver Round" and the value is for the silver only, about $30.00.
1996 was one of the rarer years, most are nomally around $20-$30 but 1996 the coins are worth around $50.
The proof 1996 Silver Eagle does show a retail value of $29.00 for a Deep Cameo Proof
August 17, 2009 One half pound of silver is worth $102.50 today. The date of mintage and the name of the private mint does not increase the value.
40.6 mm
fewer coins made.
In 1996, proof silver eagles were minted at the Philadelphia Mint and these coins bear the "P" mintmark. Bullion silver eagle coins do not have mintmarks. A 1996 silver eagle without a mintmark is a bullion coin and was struck at the San Francisco Mint.
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Sorry was working off memory- there are only 14.58 troy ounces in a pound- therefore half pound = 7.29 trou ounces and value = silver value per ounce * 7.29.. Actually, the Giant half-pound Golden Eagle minted in 1996 has 8 Troy Ounces of silver and is coated in 24k gold. The one that I have is from the Washington Mint. It is in "Proof" condition with the certificate of Authenticity. It's Silver weight value as of right now is around $263.00-$264.00 dollars. However, a coin like that in mint, proof type condition has sold for up to $440 to $600.00 to collectors.
The value of a Silver American Eagle varies depending on multiple factors, including year, mintage and condition. Check out the Silver American Eagle page at APMEX.com for more about the coin itself and to gauge pricing. APMEX - The Gold Standard in Precious Metal Trading