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Melt value is the value of the metal only. Dealers usually buy a little under melt and sell above it, and rare dates or high-grade coins can be worth much more to collectors.
| Years | 1986 to present |
| Alloy | 22 karat: 91.67% gold, 3% silver, balance copper |
| Pure gold | Exactly 1, 1/2, 1/4 or 1/10 troy oz |
| Gross weights | 33.931 g / 16.966 g / 8.483 g / 3.393 g |
American Gold Eagles are 22 karat. The small amount of silver and copper makes them more scratch-resistant, so each coin weighs a bit more than its gold content. A 1 oz Gold Eagle weighs 33.931 g but contains exactly 1 troy oz of pure gold.
Fractional Gold Eagles (1/2, 1/4, 1/10 oz) cost more per ounce than the 1 oz coin, but they’re an affordable way to start stacking gold.
Condition and rarity can make some coins worth far more than their metal. Here are the ones collectors look for:
Mintages from PCGS CoinFacts and other standard references. Collector values depend on exact date, mint mark and grade, so check a current price guide, or ask us in our Discord.
Exactly 1/10 troy ounce of pure gold. The coin weighs 3.393 grams because of its 22 karat alloy.
No. It’s 22 karat (91.67% gold), but it contains its full stated weight of pure gold.
Specs verified October 2026 against: U.S. Mint bullion programs. Live prices from gold-api.com, refreshed every minute.
