American Gold Eagle Melt Value
Pure gold content of the American Gold Eagle: 1 oz ($50) 1.0000 oz; 1/2 oz ($25) 0.5000 oz; 1/4 oz ($10) 0.2500 oz; 1/10 oz ($5) 0.1000 oz. At $4,147/oz gold, the 1 oz ($50) is worth about $4,148 in melt value. Dealers quote bullion as a premium or discount to melt.
Values above refresh with the October 19, 2026 spot price.
American Gold Eagle specifications
| Version | Years | Fineness | Gross weight | Pure gold | Diameter | Face value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz ($50) | 1986–present | .9167 (91.67%) | 33.93 g | 31.1 g (1.0000 oz t) | 32.7 mm | $50 |
| 1/2 oz ($25) | 1986–present | .9167 (91.67%) | 16.97 g | 15.55 g (0.5000 oz t) | 27 mm | $25 |
| 1/4 oz ($10) | 1986–present | .9167 (91.67%) | 8.483 g | 7.776 g (0.2500 oz t) | 22 mm | $10 |
| 1/10 oz ($5) | 1986–present | .9167 (91.67%) | 3.393 g | 3.11 g (0.1000 oz t) | 16.5 mm | $5 |
The US Mint's gold bullion coin since 1986, struck in 22-karat gold (91.67% gold, alloyed with silver and copper). Each size contains its stated amount of pure gold; the coin weighs more because of the alloy.
How the melt value is calculated
Melt value = gross weight × fineness ÷ 31.1035 × spot price. For the 1 oz ($50): 33.93 g × .9167 = 31.1 g of pure gold. Divide by 31.1035 grams per troy ounce to get 1.0000 oz, then multiply by $4,147 spot: about $4,148.
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | 1 oz ($50) | 1/2 oz ($25) | 1/4 oz ($10) | 1/10 oz ($5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | $4,148 | $2,074 | $1,037 | $414.74 |
| 5 coins | $20,738 | $10,369 | $5,185 | $2,074 |
| 10 coins | $41,475 | $20,738 | $10,369 | $4,147 |
| 20 coins | $82,951 | $41,477 | $20,738 | $8,295 |
| 25 coins | $103,688 | $51,846 | $25,923 | $10,369 |
| 100 coins | $414,754 | $207,383 | $103,692 | $41,474 |
Melt value vs collector value
The American Gold Eagle is a bullion coin, so its price tracks the gold spot price. Buyers and sellers usually quote it as a premium over (or a discount to) melt value, and that premium depends on the dealer, the year and the coin's condition. Special and proof versions can sell for more. Melt value is the number to anchor on: it's what the metal alone is worth today.
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Specs: Nu Stack coin database (curated entries and the Numista catalog). Melt values use the gold spot price from the Nu Stack price feed and are estimates of metal content only, not offers to buy or sell.
Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in an American Gold Eagle?
1 oz ($50): 31.1 g (1.0000 troy oz) of pure gold; 1/2 oz ($25): 15.55 g (0.5000 troy oz) of pure gold; 1/4 oz ($10): 7.776 g (0.2500 troy oz) of pure gold; 1/10 oz ($5): 3.11 g (0.1000 troy oz) of pure gold.
What is an American Gold Eagle worth in melt value today?
At $4,147/oz gold (October 19, 2026): 1 oz ($50) about $4,148; 1/2 oz ($25) about $2,074; 1/4 oz ($10) about $1,037; 1/10 oz ($5) about $414.74. The value moves with the spot price, and this page updates automatically.
Is an American Gold Eagle worth more than its melt value?
Bullion coins usually trade close to melt value plus a dealer premium. Proof, low-mintage or special issues can sell for more. Compare a dealer's quote against the melt value above.