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American Gold Eagle (1 oz) melt value
1986-present · 91.67% fine · 1.0000 troy ounces of gold
Series 1986-presentWeight 33.931 gFineness 91.67% goldGold content 1.0000 ozt
Melt value now
$4,603.32 at gold $4,603.16/ozt · August 27, 2026
$4,603.32 at gold $4,603.16/ozt · August 27, 2026
The U.S. Mint's 22-karat bullion coin; alloyed for durability but containing a full troy ounce of gold.
- A American Gold Eagle (1 oz) contains 1.0000 troy ounces of gold (33.931 grams of 91.67% fine gold).
- Its melt value is $4,603.32 at the gold price of $4,603.16 per troy ounce, as of .
- Struck 1986-present.
Value by quantity
| Quantity | Gold content | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 1.0000 ozt | $4,603.32 |
| 5 coins | 5.0002 ozt | $23,016.59 |
| 10 coins | 10.0003 ozt | $46,033.18 |
| 20 coins | 20.0007 ozt | $92,066.37 |
The math
33.931 g × 0.9167 fine ÷ 31.1035 g/ozt = 1.0000 ozt × $4,603.16 = $4,603.32
If gold moves
| Gold price | Melt value |
|---|---|
| $4,142.84 | $4,142.99 |
| $4,373.00 | $4,373.15 |
| $4,603.16 | $4,603.32 |
| $4,833.32 | $4,833.48 |
| $5,063.48 | $5,063.65 |
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