American Gold Eagle Value Today
An American Gold Eagle contains 1 troy oz of gold, worth $4,010.77 at today's price of $4,010.77 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 19:17 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
American Gold Eagle: every size
| Version | Years | Weight | Purity | Gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz ($50) | 1986-present | 33.931 g | 91.67% | 1 oz | $4,010.77 |
| 1/2 oz ($25) | 1986-present | 16.966 g | 91.67% | 0.5 oz | $2,005.39 |
| 1/4 oz ($10) | 1986-present | 8.483 g | 91.67% | 0.25 oz | $1,002.69 |
| 1/10 oz ($5) | 1986-present | 3.393 g | 91.67% | 0.1 oz | $401.08 |
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1986-present |
| Face value | 50 dollars (1 oz) |
| Weight | 33.931 g |
| Purity | 91.67% gold |
| Gold content | 1 troy oz (31.103 g) |
| Diameter | 32.7 mm |
| Mint | United States Mint |
| Design | Augustus Saint-Gaudens' full-length Liberty on the obverse; since 2021 the reverse shows a portrait of an eagle (Jennie Norris), replacing the 1986-2021 eagle family at a nest (Miley Busiek Tucker-Frost). |
What it's worth when you sell
22-karat alloy: 91.67% gold, 3% silver, balance copper. Each size contains its full stated weight of gold, so a 1 oz coin weighs 33.931 g. 2021 and later coins added security features, including a reeded edge variation.
Bullion coins sell at a premium over melt value (smaller sizes carry bigger premiums) and dealers buy them back at or a little under the spot value of their gold.
American Gold Eagle: FAQ
How much is an American Gold Eagle worth in gold?
About $4,010.77 at today's gold price of $4,010.77 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 19:17 UTC). That is its melt value: 1 troy oz of gold × the spot price. Dealers sell it at a premium over that and buy it back close to it.
How much gold is in an American Gold Eagle?
1 troy ounces (31.103 grams) of pure gold, in a coin weighing 33.931 g that is 91.67% gold. Other sizes are listed in the table on this page.
Other gold coins
Sources: United States Mint – American Eagle Gold Proof Coin (specifications for all four sizes) · Luzerner Kantonalbank – Edelmetall Goldmünzen brochure (gold coin specification table) · Numista – United States coins (series list with date ranges). Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.