Composition is 91.67% gold, 3% silver, balance copper with a reeded edge. Weight and diameter differs between the one, half, quarter, and tenth ounce sizes. The one ounce coin, $50 face value, is 1.287 inches (32.70 mm) in diameter, contains one gold troy ounce and weighs 1.0909 troy ounces (33.931 g).

American Eagles 1 Ounce

2023 1 oz $50 Gold American Eagle Coin BU

Gold Eagles, a more mint type of gold coin, have become increasingly popular due to their weight and superior craftsmanship, resulting in the mint of cash commanding a higher price than the gold spot price.

Gold American Buffalo bullion was introduced by the U.S. Mint on June 22, 2006, and this was the first time that the United States Government minted pure 24 karat gold coins for the public. The coin has a legal tender value of $50.

All American Eagle Gold Proof Coins contain 91.67 percent (22-karat) gold. The gold weight and diameter will vary with each coin denomination, as specified below. The coins are minted at the U.S. Mint at West Point bearing the “W” mint mark.

Just like bullion bars, Gold Eagles carry a premium above the actual spot price of gold because of the work required to produce them. This premium disproportionately affects the smaller coins because while their gold content is less than the larger ones the work involved in making them is essentially the same.

$1,924.90 USD Gold Spot Price

One Ounce Struck in 22-karat gold, the American Eagle One Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coins are collector versions of the official United States Mint American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin.

This gold coin contains 1.00 troy ounces of bullion. Based on the metal content and weight, the intrinsic melt value of one 2023 Gold Eagle 1 oz Coin is $1933.50 based on today's gold spot price.

1933 Saint Gaudens Gold Eagle The 1933 Saint Gaudens Gold Eagle is the most expensive gold coin in the history of the world.

$50 Gold Eagles (Proof)