American Gold Eagle (1 oz) Value

The 1 oz American Gold Eagle is the United States Mint's gold bullion coin, struck in 22 karat gold since 1986.

Melt value

1.0000 troy oz of gold

Live price unavailable right now. This piece holds 1.0000 troy oz of gold (1986 to today, 91.67% gold (0.9167 fine)). Doubloon shows its value at the current spot price.

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Specifications

Series	United States Mint bullion coin
Years	1986 to today

Years	Metal content	Composition	Weight	Diameter
1986 to today	1.0000 troy oz gold	91.67% gold (0.9167 fine)	33.931 g	Not in catalog

Metal content = weight × precious-metal fraction ÷ 31.1034768 grams per troy ounce, or the fine content the issuer states. Worn coins weigh slightly less than new ones.

What to check

Bullion is valued by its metal. Check that the piece shows the issuer's design and its stated weight and fineness, and that it weighs what the specification says.

Saint-Gaudens Liberty with torch on obverse
eagle family nest (to 2021) or eagle head (2021 onward) on reverse
1 OZ. FINE GOLD 50 DOLLARS

What sets the value

Melt value is the fine metal content multiplied by the current spot price. Dealer buy and sell prices differ from spot, so ask each dealer for its price as a percentage of melt value and compare.

Condition and packaging can matter for proof and collector versions. Doubloon's vault keeps your bullion valued at live spot prices every day.

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Sources and dates

United States Mint, American Eagle bullion specifications
Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, Public Law 99-185 (American Gold Eagle)
Spot prices: unavailable when this page was loaded.
Specifications and key dates: Doubloon's catalog, reviewed October 8, 2026.

Values on this page are estimates, not appraisals, offers or investment advice.