Gold American Eagle 1 oz

Name: Gold American Eagle 1 oz
Brand: United States Mint
SKU: gold-american-eagle-1oz
Price: 3073.49 GBP
Availability: InStock

The 1 oz Gold American Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States and the best-known gold coin in the US market. Struck since 1986, each coin contains one troy ounce of fine gold in a durable 22-carat alloy.

Images are for illustration and show the general design. The year of issue and design details of the coin you receive may vary.

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Metal	Gold (Au, element 79)
Fine metal content	1 ozt
Fineness	916.7
Premium over spot	5%
We buy at (97% of spot)	£2,839.32
Spot price used	£2,927.14 / ozt
VAT	VAT-free investment gold · United Kingdom
Price chart	Gold price chart →

Price in every currency

Currency	Price	We buy	Exchange rate used
GBP	£3,073.49	£2,839.32	1 GBP = 1.3381 USD
EUR	€3,682.85	€3,402.25	1 EUR = 1.1167 USD
USD	US$4,112.64	US$3,799.30	—
CHF	CHF 3'393.55	CHF 3'134.99	1 CHF = 1.2119 USD
CAD	CA$5,751.14	CA$5,312.96	1 CAD = 0.7151 USD
AED	AED 15,103.67	AED 13,952.91	1 AED = 0.2723 USD

About the 1 oz Gold American Eagle

The obverse shows Augustus Saint-Gaudens' Lady Liberty striding forward with a torch, adapted from the famous 1907 Double Eagle. Since 2021 the reverse has shown a close-up of an eagle's head. The coin weighs 33.93 g, measures 32.7 mm across and has a face value of 50 US dollars.

One-ounce gold coins from national mints are the most widely recognised form of investment gold. The issuing mint stands behind each coin's weight and purity, so the 1 oz Gold American Eagle is easy to sell to bullion dealers around the world, and its price follows the gold spot price closely, with a modest premium for minting.

Buying and paying

The 1 oz Gold American Eagle is priced live from the gold spot price plus a stated premium of 5%, in any of six currencies. At checkout your price is locked for 10 minutes while you confirm your order. You then pay by bank transfer (UK Faster Payments, SEPA or SWIFT), quoting your order number. Any VAT for your delivery country is shown before you order.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Gold American Eagle pure gold?

The Gold Eagle is 22 carat: about 91.67% gold, with silver and copper added for durability. It still contains one full troy ounce of gold, which is why the coin weighs 33.93 g in total.

What changed on the Gold Eagle in 2021?

In 2021 the US Mint replaced the reverse design of an eagle family at their nest with a close-up portrait of an eagle's head. The obverse, Saint-Gaudens' Lady Liberty, was also refined. Coins of both designs contain the same amount of gold.

Is the Gold American Eagle legal tender?

Yes. The 1 oz Gold Eagle is US legal tender with a face value of 50 dollars, although its gold is worth far more than that.

Gold Eagle or Krugerrand: what is the difference?

Both are 22-carat coins containing one troy ounce of gold. The Gold Eagle is the best-known coin among US buyers, while the Krugerrand is widely traded worldwide. Compare the premiums shown on each page if price is your main concern.

Can I sell it back to you later?

Yes. We buy coins like this back at 97% of the live spot value of their fine metal content, with no fees. Request a quote on our Sell to us page, and we pay by bank transfer once we have received and checked the item.