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Gold coin values today
How much gold is inside the world's best-known gold coins, and what it is worth at today's live price, in dollars, pounds and euros.
Spot gold, per troy ounce
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Indicative market price, may be delayed. Not an offer to buy or sell. Price feed: gold-api.com.
What the gold in each coin is worth
| Coin | Pure gold inside | In $ | In £ | In € |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Sovereign United Kingdom | 7.32 g | $975.07 | £737.54 | €866.64 |
| UK Half Sovereign United Kingdom | 3.66 g | $487.53 | £368.77 | €433.32 |
| Britannia (1 oz) United Kingdom | 1 oz (31.1 g) | $4,141.80 | £3,132.86 | €3,681.23 |
| Krugerrand (1 oz) South Africa | 1 oz (31.1 g) | $4,141.80 | £3,132.86 | €3,681.23 |
| American Eagle (1 oz) United States | 1 oz (31.1 g) | $4,141.80 | £3,132.86 | €3,681.23 |
| American Buffalo (1 oz) United States | 1 oz (31.1 g) | $4,141.80 | £3,132.86 | €3,681.23 |
| Maple Leaf (1 oz) Canada | 1 oz (31.1 g) | $4,141.80 | £3,132.86 | €3,681.23 |
| Vienna Philharmonic (1 oz) Austria | 1 oz (31.1 g) | $4,141.80 | £3,132.86 | €3,681.23 |
| Kangaroo (1 oz) Australia | 1 oz (31.1 g) | $4,141.80 | £3,132.86 | €3,681.23 |
| Panda (30 g) China | 29.97 g | $3,990.86 | £3,018.69 | €3,547.08 |
| 1 tola (24ct) India, Pakistan, the Gulf | 11.65 g | $1,551.62 | £1,173.65 | €1,379.08 |
| 10 grams (24ct) Worldwide | 9.99 g | $1,330.29 | £1,006.23 | €1,182.36 |
Melt value: the pure gold inside, at today's market price. Coins cost more than this to buy (a premium for making and selling them), and dealers usually pay a little less when you sell. We do not sell or buy gold.
Good to know
- UK Sovereign: 22ct. The UK's classic gold coin since 1817.
- UK Half Sovereign: 22ct. Half the gold of a full sovereign.
- Britannia: 24ct (99.99%) since 2013.
- Krugerrand: 22ct, so it weighs a bit more than an ounce in total.
- American Eagle: 22ct. The best-known US gold coin.
- American Buffalo: 24ct (99.99%).
- Maple Leaf: 24ct (99.99%).
- Vienna Philharmonic: 24ct (99.99%). Popular in Europe.
- Kangaroo: 24ct (99.99%).
- Panda: 24ct (99.9%). Sold by grams since 2016.
Questions people ask
How much is a gold sovereign worth?
Its gold is worth about $975.07 (£737.54, €866.64) at today's market price. A sovereign holds 7.32 grams of pure gold. Dealers sell for more than this and usually buy for a little less.
How much gold is in a Krugerrand?
Exactly one troy ounce (31.1 grams) of pure gold. The coin weighs more (33.9 grams) because it is 22ct: some copper is mixed in to make it harder. That gold is worth about $4,141.80 today.
What is melt value?
The value of the pure gold inside a coin at today's market (spot) price. It is the floor of what a gold coin is worth.
Why do gold coins cost more than their melt value?
Making, shipping and selling coins costs money, so dealers add a premium. Small coins and rare years carry bigger premiums. When you sell, dealers usually pay a little under the price they sell at.
Why does the value change every day?
Because the gold price moves with US interest rates, inflation, the dollar and fear. Our Why is gold moving today page explains each day's move in plain English.
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