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U.S. Gold Coin Melt Values

Enter the current gold price to calculate intrinsic gold values for classic U.S. gold coins, American Gold Eagles, American Gold Buffalos, and modern U.S. gold commemoratives. Values represent contained gold only and do not include collectible, bullion, dealer, or numismatic premiums.

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$1 Gold Dollar
.04837 oz
$2.50 Quarter Eagle
.12094 oz
$5 Gold
.24187 oz
$10 Eagle
.48375 oz
$20 Double Eagle
.96750 oz

Classic U.S. Gold Coins

Coin Face Value Fineness Actual Gold Weight Melt Value
Liberty Gold Dollar — Type 1
1849–1854
$1.00 .900 0.04837 oz
Liberty Gold Dollar — Type 2
1854–1856
$1.00 .900 0.04837 oz
Liberty Gold Dollar — Type 3
1856–1889
$1.00 .900 0.04837 oz
Liberty Quarter Eagle
1840–1907
$2.50 .900 0.12094 oz
Indian Quarter Eagle
1908–1929
$2.50 .900 0.12094 oz
Liberty Half Eagle
1839–1908
$5.00 .900 0.24187 oz
Indian Half Eagle
1908–1929
$5.00 .900 0.24187 oz
Liberty Eagle
1838–1907
$10.00 .900 0.48375 oz
Indian Head Eagle
1907–1933
$10.00 .900 0.48375 oz
Liberty Double Eagle
1849–1907
$20.00 .900 0.96750 oz
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
1907–1933
$20.00 .900 0.96750 oz

American Gold Eagle Series

Coin Face Value Fineness Actual Gold Weight Melt Value
1/10 oz American Gold Eagle
1986–Present • 22 Karat
$5.00 .9167 0.10000 oz
1/4 oz American Gold Eagle
1986–Present • 22 Karat
$10.00 .9167 0.25000 oz
1/2 oz American Gold Eagle
1986–Present • 22 Karat
$25.00 .9167 0.50000 oz
1 oz American Gold Eagle
1986–Present • 22 Karat
$50.00 .9167 1.00000 oz

American Gold Buffalo

Coin Face Value Fineness Actual Gold Weight Melt Value
1 oz American Gold Buffalo
2006–Present
$50.00 .9999 1.00000 oz

Modern U.S. Gold Commemoratives

Coin Face Value Fineness Actual Gold Weight Melt Value
Modern $5 Gold Commemorative
Standard modern commemorative format
$5.00 .900 0.24187 oz

U.S. Gold Weight Reference

Quick reference for the actual gold weight contained in commonly encountered U.S. gold coins.

$1 Gold Dollar
.04837 oz
$2.50 Quarter Eagle
.12094 oz
$5 Gold
.24187 oz
$10 Eagle
.48375 oz
$20 Double Eagle
.96750 oz
1/10 oz Gold Eagle
.10000 oz
1/4 oz Gold Eagle
.25000 oz
1/2 oz Gold Eagle
.50000 oz
1 oz Gold Eagle
1.00000 oz
Gold Buffalo
1.00000 oz

Gold Coin Calculator

Select a U.S. gold coin and quantity to calculate total actual gold weight and intrinsic value using the gold price entered at the top of the page.

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Buying or Selling U.S. Gold Coins?

NumisMaverick buys and sells U.S. gold coins, including Pre-1933 gold, Liberty and Indian gold, Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles, American Gold Eagles, Gold Buffalos, certified coins, estates, collections, and other U.S. numismatic material. Meetings are by appointment only.

About these values: Classic U.S. gold coins generally contain 90% gold and 10% alloy. NumisMaverick calculates intrinsic value using actual gold weight rather than total coin weight. American Gold Eagles are 22-karat coins, but each denomination contains its stated amount of fine gold. A one-ounce American Gold Eagle contains one full troy ounce of gold. American Gold Buffalo coins are .9999 fine gold. The standard $50 one-ounce issue contains one troy ounce of fine gold. Modern $5 U.S. commemorative gold coins commonly use the traditional 90% gold composition and contain approximately .24187 troy ounce of gold. Special issues with different specifications should be evaluated separately. Melt value does not represent numismatic, wholesale, or retail market value. Date, mintmark, rarity, grade, certification, originality, collector demand, bullion premiums, and market liquidity may result in values substantially above intrinsic gold value.

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