In general, American silver and gold Eagle coins are worth their melt value, or the value of the metal they contain. Due to market fluctuations, these values change all the time.

These alloyed coins contain 22-karat gold plus a small mixture of silver and other metals (for durability). There are also rare historical gold coins that carry a much higher value.

Price One of the biggest differences between gold and silver is price. As of May 2024, the price of gold is $2,422 per ounce. Meanwhile, the price of silver is $32 per ounce.

The reality is that the silver-to-gold ratio has gradually been climbing for a generation now, averaging between 50 and 85, although going above or below those levels at times of market extremity.

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