$20 Double Eagle Melt Value

A $20 Double Eagle (1849-1933) contains 0.9675 troy ounces of pure gold. The coin weighs 33.436 grams total and is 90% gold, 10% copper.

The melt value of a $20 Double Eagle equals 0.9675 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 $20 Double Eagles 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 $20 Double Eagle should be worth.

It takes 1.0 $20 Double Eagles to equal one troy ounce of pure gold content (each contains 0.9675 oz).

$20 Double Eagles were minted from 1849-1933. The composition is 90% gold, 10% copper, with each coin containing 0.9675 troy ounces of pure gold and a face value of USD 20.00.