US gold coins ยท 1850-1933
$20 Gold Double Eagle Melt Value
A $20 Double Eagle contains 0.9675 troy ounces of gold. At today's spot of $4,046.80, that is $3,915.25 in gold per coin.
Melt value
$3,915.25
Per coin: $3,915.25
Quick values
| Amount | Pure gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.9675 oz | $3,915.25 |
| 10 coins | 9.6749 oz | $39,152.51 |
| 100 coins | 96.7493 oz | $391,525.11 |
Specifications
| Years | 1850-1933 |
| Purity | 90% gold |
| Total weight | 33.436 g |
| Pure gold content | 0.9675 troy oz |
How to tell
Liberty Head (1850-1907) and Saint-Gaudens (1907-1933) $20 gold pieces are 90% gold. Common dates trade near melt plus a premium; scarce dates are worth far more.
Melt value vs. selling price
Melt value is the metal alone. What you get for a $20 Double 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.
Related coins
- $10 Gold Eagle$1,957.63
- $5 Gold Half Eagle$978.81
- $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle$489.46