United States · 1986 – present
American Gold Eagle (1 oz) value
The flagship bullion coin of the United States Mint. It contains exactly one troy ounce of fine gold in a 22-karat alloy, which makes the coin slightly heavier and more scratch-resistant than a pure 24K coin.
Live melt value
| Currency | Gold spot / oz | Coin melt value |
|---|---|---|
| USD | 4,258.80 | 4,258.95 |
| EUR | 3,746.33 | 3,746.46 |
| GBP | 3,222.93 | 3,223.04 |
| JPY | — | — |
| CHF | — | — |
Coin specifications
- Gross weight
- 33.931 g
- Fineness
- 917/1000 (91.67%)
- Fine metal content
- 31.105 g (1.0000 oz)
- Metal
- Gold
- Issuer
- United States
- Minted
- 1986 – present
- Face value
- $50
Other gold coins
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pure gold is in a American Gold Eagle (1 oz)?+
31.105 g — the coin weighs 33.931 g gross at 917/1000 fineness, which is 1.0000 troy ounces.
How is the American Gold Eagle (1 oz) value calculated?+
We divide the coin's fine metal content by 31.1035 to get troy ounces, then multiply by the live gold spot price in your chosen currency. The result is the melt value, before any dealer premium.
Will a dealer pay the melt value?+
Buy-back offers usually sit slightly below melt for common coins and above melt for sought-after dates or grades. Use the melt value as your baseline when comparing offers.