$20 Double Eagle Gold Coin Value Today
A $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin contains 0.9675 troy oz of gold, worth $3,879.89 at today's price of $4,010.22 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 19:16 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
$20 Double Eagle Gold Coin: every version
| Version | Years | Weight | Purity | Gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Head (Type 1 no motto 1849-1866, Type 2 1866-1876, Type 3 1877-1907) | 1849-1907 | 33.436 g | 90% | 0.9675 oz | $3,879.89 |
| Saint-Gaudens (1907-1908 no motto, 1908-1933 with motto) | 1907-1933 | 33.436 g | 90% | 0.9675 oz | $3,879.89 |
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1849-1933 |
| Face value | 20 dollars (USD) |
| Weight | 33.436 g |
| Purity | 90% gold |
| Gold content | 0.9675 troy oz (30.093 g) |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Mint | United States Mint |
| Design | Liberty Head by James B. Longacre (coronet head, heraldic eagle); Saint-Gaudens shows a striding Liberty with torch and olive branch and an eagle flying over the sun. |
What it's worth when you sell
US gold coins of this era are 90% gold and 10% copper. They were last struck for circulation in 1933. Each holds about 0.9675 troy oz of gold. Numista lists the 1908-1933 Saint-Gaudens as 33.43 g and 34.1 mm, the same standard rounded differently. The Saint-Gaudens design is used on the obverse of the American Gold Eagle since 1986.
Common dates usually sell to dealers for around their melt value; scarce dates, mint marks and coins in top condition can be worth much more. For a valuable-looking coin, check a price guide or have it graded before selling.
$20 Double Eagle Gold Coin: FAQ
How much is a $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin worth in gold?
About $3,879.89 at today's gold price of $4,010.22 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 19:16 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.9675 troy oz of gold × the spot price. Common dates usually sell for around melt value; scarce dates and coins in top condition can be worth more.
How much gold is in a $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin?
0.9675 troy ounces (30.093 grams) of pure gold, in a coin weighing 33.436 g that is 90% gold. Other versions are listed in the table on this page.
Other gold coins
Sources: Numista – 20 Dollars (Liberty Head – Double Eagle, No motto) · Numista – 20 Dollars (Liberty Head – Double Eagle, With motto) · Numista – 20 Dollars (Saint-Gaudens – Double Eagle, No motto) · Numista – 20 Dollars (Saint-Gaudens – Double Eagle, With motto) · PCGS CoinFacts – Liberty Head $20 (1849-1907) · United States Mint – Gold Eagle Coins (historic circulating gold). Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.