Gold bullion coins ยท 1986-present
American Gold Eagle (1 oz) Melt Value
A 1 oz Gold Eagle contains 1.0000 troy ounces of gold. At today's spot of $4,046.80, that is $4,046.80 in gold per coin.
Melt value
$4,046.80
Per coin: $4,046.80
Quick values
| Amount | Pure gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz coin | 1.0000 oz | $4,046.80 |
| 1/2 oz coin | 0.5000 oz | $2,023.40 |
| 1/4 oz coin | 0.2500 oz | $1,011.70 |
| 1/10 oz coin | 0.1000 oz | $404.68 |
Specifications
| Years | 1986-present |
| Purity | 91.67% gold |
| Total weight | 33.931 g |
| Pure gold content | 1.0000 troy oz |
How to tell
The 1 oz American Gold Eagle contains one troy ounce of gold in a 22 karat alloy. Fractional sizes hold 1/2, 1/4 and 1/10 oz.
Melt value vs. selling price
Melt value is the metal alone. What you get for a 1 oz Gold Eagle depends on condition, date and who is buying. Common worn coins usually sell close to melt. Key dates, rare mint marks and high grades can be worth much more, so look those up before selling for metal.
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- Gold Krugerrand (1 oz)$4,046.80