Palladium Price Today
Palladium Price History & Analysis
The current palladium spot price is $1,554.20 per troy ounce. Over the past 30 days, palladium has traded between $1,341.30 and $1,614.00, with an average price of $1,489.748. Use the interactive chart above to explore different timeframes and identify price trends.
Why Palladium Prices Matter for Coin Collectors
Palladium prices directly impact the melt value of coins containing palladium. For bullion coins like Canadian Palladium Maple Leafs and Russian Ballerina coins, the spot price establishes a floor value that fluctuates with global commodity markets. Understanding palladium price trends helps collectors and investors determine whether a coin is trading at, above, or below its intrinsic metal content value.
How to Calculate Palladium Melt Value
A coin's palladium melt value is calculated by multiplying its palladium content (weight in troy ounces multiplied by purity) by the current spot price. For example, a coin weighing 31.1 grams of pure palladium (one troy ounce) would have a melt value of $1,554.20 at today's prices. Our coin encyclopedia automatically calculates melt values for every coin with known weight and composition data, using live palladium spot prices updated throughout the trading day.