American Gold Eagle (1 oz) Melt Value

A American Gold Eagle (1 oz) (1986-present) contains 1 troy ounces of pure gold. The coin weighs 33.931 grams total and is 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper.

The melt value of a American Gold Eagle (1 oz) equals 1 troy ounces multiplied by the current gold spot price. Use the calculator above with live prices to see today's exact melt value.

Common-date Gold Eagle (1 oz)s in average circulated condition typically sell at or slightly above melt value. Key dates, mint marks, and higher grades can command significant numismatic premiums. The melt value represents the minimum a Gold Eagle (1 oz) should be worth.

It takes 1.0 Gold Eagle (1 oz)s to equal one troy ounce of pure gold content (each contains 1 oz).

American Gold Eagle (1 oz)s were minted from 1986-present. The composition is 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper, with each coin containing 1 troy ounces of pure gold and a face value of USD 50.00.