Silver coin melt value calculator (India)
Pick a coin or enter your own weight and fineness. The calculator works out the pure silver content and its value at the rate you enter.
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Default rate ₹250/g (August 2026). Enter today's rate for an accurate figure.
Which coins are silver?
| Up to 1939 | Rupee, ½, ¼ rupee and 2 annas: 11/12 fine (91.7%) silver |
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| 1940–1945 | Quaternary alloy: 50% silver |
| 1946 onwards | Nickel and other base metals: no silver |
Questions
Why weigh the coin?
Worn coins lose metal. A rupee that's been in circulation for decades can weigh noticeably less than 11.66 g, so entering the real weight gives a fairer number.
Will a jeweller pay this amount?
Usually less. Buyers deduct a margin and refining costs. Treat this as the ceiling for melt and the floor for collector-grade coins.
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