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What years are dollar coins silver?
Morgan dollars (1878–1904 and 1921) and Peace dollars (1921–1935) are 90% silver. Eisenhower dollars are silver only in the 40% collector versions, and later dollar coins contain no silver.
Updated October 28, 2026 · Prices as of November 3, 2026, 4:45 p.m. Pacific
Which dollars are silver
| Dollar coins | Silver | Silver per coin |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan, 1878–1904 and 1921 | 90% silver | 0.7734 ozt |
| Peace, 1921–1935 | 90% silver | 0.7734 ozt |
| Eisenhower, S mint mark, collector versions 1971–1976 | 40% silver | 0.3163 ozt |
| Eisenhower for circulation, 1971–1978 | None (copper-nickel) | 0 |
| Susan B. Anthony, Sacagawea, Presidential, and later dollars | None | 0 |
| American Silver Eagle (1986 on) and new Morgan and Peace dollars (2021 on) | .999 silver | 1 ozt, or priced individually |
How to check
- The weight: Morgan and Peace dollars weigh 26.73 grams; a 40% silver Eisenhower dollar weighs 24.59 grams and a copper-nickel one 22.68 grams.
- The edge: a copper stripe on the edge means no silver.
What silver dollars are worth today
Silver is trading at $49.46 per troy ounce (the Kitco bid). For circulated coins we pay a published percentage of the silver content; figures allow for wear:
| Coins | Silver content | We pay today |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Morgan or Peace dollar | 0.7734 ozt | $34.43 |
| 10 Morgan or Peace dollars | 7.734 ozt | $344.26 |
| 1 silver Eisenhower dollar (40%) | 0.3163 ozt | $10.95 |
More: Morgan and Peace dollars, Peace dollars, and Eisenhower dollars.
Which coins are silver: Quarters · Dimes · Half dollars · Nickels · Dollars · Junk silver · All 90% silver
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