Live metal value of the most traded gold coins, calculated from their fine gold content.
| Coin | Total weight | Fineness | Fine gold | Metal value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centenario (50 pesos)Mexico · 37.50 g fine gold | 41.666 g | 0.900 | 37.500 g | — |
| Azteca (20 pesos)Mexico · 15.00 g fine gold | 16.666 g | 0.900 | 15.000 g | — |
| Hidalgo (10 pesos)Mexico · 7.50 g fine gold | 8.333 g | 0.900 | 7.500 g | — |
| Hidalgo (5 pesos)Mexico · 3.75 g fine gold | 4.166 g | 0.900 | 3.750 g | — |
| Gold Libertad (1 oz)Mexico · 31.10 g fine gold | 31.103 g | 0.999 | 31.103 g | — |
| Sovereign / Peruvian libraUK · Peru · 7.32 g fine gold | 7.988 g | 0.9167 | 7.322 g | — |
| American Gold Eagle (1 oz)United States · 31.10 g fine gold | 33.931 g | 0.9167 | 31.103 g | — |
| Krugerrand (1 oz)South Africa · 31.10 g fine gold | 33.930 g | 0.9167 | 31.103 g | — |
| Maple Leaf (1 oz)Canada · 31.10 g fine gold | 31.110 g | 0.9999 | 31.103 g | — |
| Britannia (1 oz)United Kingdom · 31.10 g fine gold | 31.103 g | 0.9999 | 31.103 g | — |
Metal value = fine gold content × live international price. It updates every 30 seconds.
What a gold coin is worth as metal depends only on how much pure gold it contains, not on its total weight. A Krugerrand weighs 33.93 g, but because it is 22 karat (0.9167 fine) it contains exactly one troy ounce of gold, the same as a Maple Leaf of 0.9999 fineness.
Dealers sell bullion coins with a premium over their gold content to cover minting, distribution and their margin. When buying back, they usually pay close to the metal value or slightly below. Rare dates or coins in excellent condition may be worth much more to collectors.
The 1 oz American Gold Eagle weighs 33.931 g at 22 karat and contains exactly one troy ounce (31.103 g) of fine gold.
A full Sovereign weighs 7.988 g at 0.9167 fineness and contains about 7.32 g of fine gold.
The 50 pesos Centenario contains 37.5 g of fine gold (1.2057 troy ounces).
Bullion coins carry a premium for minting, distribution and dealer margin. Buyback prices are usually close to the metal value.