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Coin .900 500 g melt value today

500 g of coin silver (.900) (90.0% pure silver) is worth about $841 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($715) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of silver bars, scrap lots, dealer inventory.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026

Coin .900 · 500 g — live estimate

Melt value
$841
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$715
Pure silver content
450.000 g
Per-gram melt
$1.68/g
Purity
90.0% (Coin .900)
As of
July 13, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $1.87 × 0.9 × 500
     = $841

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $715. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 500 g?

At 500 g, you are usually looking at silver bars, scrap lots, dealer inventory. Confirm the hallmark matches Coin .900 before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the Coin .900 stamp (or equivalent fineness mark).
  2. Weigh in grams on a jewelry scale; exclude stones and non-silver parts.
  3. Compare at least two scrap offers against the $715 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 500 g of coin silver (.900) worth today?
A. About $841 in pure melt value as of July 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $715 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure silver is in 500 g of Coin .900?
A. Coin .900 is 90.0% silver by weight, so 500 g contains about 450.000 g of pure silver.
Q. How do I calculate Coin .900 value myself?
A. Multiply today's silver spot per gram ($1.87) by the purity (0.9) and by the weight in grams (500). That is $1.87 × 0.9 × 500 = $841.
Q. Is 500 g a normal weight for Coin .900 jewelry?
A. Yes for silver bars, scrap lots, dealer inventory. Weigh only the silver — exclude stones and non-silver findings — before using this estimate.

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