Melt value today: $1,017.24
based on palladium at $1,017.24/ozt · updated Oct 28, 2026 7:07 pm EDT
| Years minted | 2017–present |
| Composition | .9995 fine palladium |
| Gross weight | 31.12 g |
| Fine palladium content | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Face value | $25.00 |
| Melt vs face | 40.7× face value |
America's newest bullion coin revives Adolph Weinman's Mercury dime obverse in a full ounce of palladium. Its melt value is simple math: 1.0000 troy ounces of palladium multiplied by the live spot price. That floor moves with the market all day — the figure above refreshes automatically.
Melt value is the minimum — scarce dates, mint marks, and high grades can be worth far more to collectors. Compare more coins in our coin melt calculator, check any dealer quote with the offer checker, or get our offer for what you have.
What dealers actually pay
| 90% junk silver | 95–98% of melt |
| Silver dollars (common date) | 95–100% of melt |
| Scrap gold 14K–18K | 88–95% of melt |
| Scrap gold 8K–10K | 85–92% of melt |
| Sterling flatware | 80–90% of melt |
| Gold bullion coins | 97–100% of melt |
| Pre-1933 US gold (common date) | 98–103% of melt |
Typical ranges for reputable buyers; local offers vary. Check any quote with our offer checker.
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