You probably have one of the bullion coins issued in recent years by the Mint. The "dollar" denomination is purely arbitrary; they're intended to be sold for their precious metal value and not be spent. Their value is tied to the current market price of silver so it would be worth about $17 or $18 as of June 2008.
value of maryiln monroe silver bar 1 troy oz.999 fine?
It is 1 troy oz of 999 fine silver. So its value is the current silver price for 1 troy oz. Depending on its condition there could be some additional numismatic value to collectors too. Current silver price as of this moment is $34.28 per troy oz of fine silver.
Current value as of 10-14-10 is $24.00
The coin is worth the 1 oz of silver, and nothing more
Silver sells for around $14/oz
The reverse side should state that it contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver. With the current price of silver around $14 per oz., that's its value.
A 1986P American Silver Eagle in uncirculated condition is worth about $20. If proof 1986S, it is worth about $40.
A 1999 1oz silver dollar may be worth up to $50. The value is based on the value of silver at the time of sale. The price of silver changes nearly by the minute.
$18
14.66
Its value fluctuates with the current price of silver bullion. Check your local newspaper's business section or a site like CNNMoney for the "spot price" of 1 oz. of silver.
The $1 denomination is artificial. You have a bullion piece sold for its silver content; the current price is about $18/oz.