Canadian Quarter (80% Silver) melt value
Canada, 1920–1966. Contains 0.15 troy oz of pure silver. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Years | 1920–1966 |
| Denomination | Quarter |
| Composition | 80% silver, 20% copper |
| Total weight | 5.83 g |
| Purity | .800 (80% silver) |
| Pure silver | 4.666 g (0.15 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 23.88 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Reverse design | Emanuel Hahn (caribou, 1937 on) |
| Face value | $0.25 |
1967 and some 1968 Canadian quarters are 50% silver.
Specifications: Royal Canadian Mint records.
Common questions
How much silver is in a Canadian Quarter (80% Silver)?
A Canadian Quarter (80% Silver) contains 0.15 troy ounces (4.666 grams) of pure silver. It weighs 5.83 grams in total and is .800 fine.
How is the melt value of a Canadian Quarter (80% Silver) calculated?
Multiply the pure silver content (0.15 troy oz) by the current silver spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
Is a Canadian Quarter (80% Silver) worth more than melt value?
Often, yes. Scarce dates, certain mint marks and coins in high grade sell to collectors for more than their metal content. Common circulated examples usually trade close to melt. Check the date and mint mark before selling.
Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.