1. Market Prices (as of August 26, 2026) All prices are in RMB per metric ton (¥/t) unless otherwise noted. Metal Purity / Specification Price Range (¥/t) Average (¥/t) Source Aluminum A00 Ingot 23,850 – 23,890 23,870 Magnesium 1# Ingot (99.95%) 16,800 – 17,000 16,900 Chromium 1# Metal 60,000 – 81,000 70,500 Copper 1# Cathode 109,550 – 109,590 109,570 Nickel 1# Cathode 129,300 – 131,100 130,200 Stainless Steel 304 Industrial Scrap ~10,050 10,050 Carbon Steel Base scrap / billet ~3,200 – 3,500 ~3,350 Estimated from market International Reference (LME, Aug 25, 2026): · Copper: $14,425/t (现货卖价) · Aluminum: $3,188/t (现货卖价) --- 2. Bulk Wholesale Rates (Domestic Distribution) Wholesale pricing for industrial consumers (manufacturers, foundries, mills) typically transacts at small discounts to exchange spot prices or via long-term contracts with premiums for specifications and delivery: Metal Wholesale Estimate (¥/t) Notes Aluminum (A00) ~23,500 – 23,700 Discounts of ¥100–200/t for large-volume contracts Magnesium (1#) ~16,500 – 16,800 Tier-1 producer direct pricing Chromium (1#) ~68,000 – 70,000 Wide variance by purity and origin Copper (1#) ~108,500 – 109,000 Cathode discounts of ¥500–1,000/t for spot bulk Nickel (1#) ~128,000 – 129,500 Discounts for full truckload / coil orders Stainless Steel (304) ~9,800 – 10,200 Scrap/remelt basis; prime new material higher --- 3. Export / FOB Rates Export pricing is typically LME cash price + premium for refined metals, or discounted for scrap/secondary materials: Metal Export Estimate (USD/t) Basis Aluminum (P1020) ~$3,150 – 3,200 LME + $50–100 premium, FOB China Copper (Grade A) ~$14,400 – 14,500 LME cash + $50–80 premium Nickel (briquette) ~$16,900 – 17,100 LME cash + premium Magnesium (99.9%) ~$2,400 – 2,450 FOB Tianjin Stainless Scrap (304) ~$1,350 – 1,450 FOB major port, buyer quality dependent --- Summary The highest-value metal in the coin compositions is copper (¥109,570/t), followed by nickel (¥130,200/t) — though nickel is only a trace plating element in the Canadian quarter. The bulk mass of the Guatemalan coins is low-value stainless steel (iron + chromium), with the 1-centavo piece being aluminum (¥23,870/t). The Mexican 20-centavo coin's aluminum-bronze alloy offers moderate copper recovery value. All rates are market indicators and subject to change. Final transaction pricing depends on volume, purity verification, delivery terms, and negotiation.