Selling silver coins by the pound will net you little more than melt value, or the raw value of the silver. Legal tender silver coins minted before 1964 are roughly 90% silver. See the Related Link "Current precious metal values" for the current spot price of silver. Multiply that by 316.8 (the total number of ounces of silver you have, assuming they're all 90% silver coins) to get the melt value. You might want to make sure, though, that there aren't any rarities in there, or that they're not just coloredsilver. The dates are also important; a "silver dollar" minted after 1964 is, at best, 40% silver (unless it's an American Silver Eagle), and could be cupro-nickel clad.
The silver coins would be more valuable - as the price of silver fluctuates. The value of the paper is irrelevant.
The value of 100 rupee coins in silver versus a 100 rupee note in paper depends on context. While the paper note has a face value of 100 rupees, the silver coins could have intrinsic value based on the market price of silver, which may exceed the face value. If silver prices are high, the coins could be more valuable; otherwise, they may serve primarily as currency. Thus, the ultimate value depends on current silver market conditions and the intended use of the currency.
It depends on what coins they are.
Each denomination of US silver coins has different amounts of silver, so it's not possible to answer this question. Be more specific and post new question with the dates of the coins.
In the 1960's, the US stopped making silver coins because of the value of the metal. For example, a silver dime's silver value is worth $2 and a silver quarter is $6. Silver dollars are worth $30. The U.S. was wasting a lot of money in silver coins and the silver value was rapidly increasing, so they had to stop. Another reason would be that people took the coins, melted it and sold it to a cash-for-gold type company. Also, they would ship or smuggle them to foreign countries which is illegal.
These coins range in price from 15 pounds to several hundreds of pounds and the silver value alone is around 12 to 15 pounds depending on the market value.
Simple answer: The price of silver on the international market got so high that the coins were worth more than face value.
There has been no silver in any British general circulation coin since 1946. Silver is used in some Non-Circulating Legal Tender coins and some Proof coins. Silver is far too expensive to be making coins from. A Penny made from pure silver would be worth a few Pounds.
The silver coins would be more valuable - as the price of silver fluctuates. The value of the paper is irrelevant.
The value of 100 rupee coins in silver versus a 100 rupee note in paper depends on context. While the paper note has a face value of 100 rupees, the silver coins could have intrinsic value based on the market price of silver, which may exceed the face value. If silver prices are high, the coins could be more valuable; otherwise, they may serve primarily as currency. Thus, the ultimate value depends on current silver market conditions and the intended use of the currency.
If you are looking for the "melt" value of a silver coin, the value of silver changes almost constantly depending on the mood of the market. As of 12-Aug-2011, 1 gram of pure silver would get about $1.24 USD.
For dimes, quarters, and half-dollars those made before 1965 are 90% silver. Half dollars made between 1965 and 1970 are 40% silver. Silver dollars made before 1935 are 90% silver. Nickels from 1942-1945 are 40% silver. Other smaller denominations are also made of silver as well as proofs.
Pounds, Shillings and Pennies, mostly sterling silver or gold coins, (no paper money).
not with todays coins.... when they had 2 cent pieces etc yes
Yes. It is close to the main square or Plaza de la Constitucion. Gold and silver jewelry and coins or bullion can be bought and sold there.
All coins come from a mint. Casino coins are sometimes solid silver.
The price of Ram Darbar coins in silver and copper can vary significantly based on factors such as their age, condition, and market demand. Generally, silver coins tend to be valued higher than copper coins. For accurate pricing, it's best to consult recent listings on numismatic websites or visit a local coin dealer for appraisals. Collectors may also find auction results helpful for determining current market values.