Silver coin values below are based on live silver prices. Silver coins were in regular circulation in German East Africa. The values below represent the intrinsic value of silver coins from German East Africa. Silver coins from German East Africa that are in uncirculated condition, or that may be rare and collectible may also have numismatic value. You can use this table as a guide when buying and selling circulated or junk silver coins from German East Africa. The melt values are calculated and displayed in USD based on the current silver spot price of $28.58 per troy ounce.
Denomination / Currency | Years Minted | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Melt Value |
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1/4 Rupie | 1891- 1914 | .917 | 2.92 | 2.68 | .0861 | $2.46 |
1/2 Rupie | 1891- 1914 | .917 | 5.83 | 5.35 | .1719 | $4.91 |
1 Rupie | 1890- 1914 | .917 | 11.66 | 10.69 | .3438 | $9.83 |
German East Africa minted rupie coinage from 1890 until 1914. Rupie coins were minted with .917 fineness. Three rupie denominations contained silver.