Different “$5 gold coins” have varying weights:
- [Liberty Gold Half Eagles]: Weigh 8.359 grams and contain 0.2419 troy ounces of pure gold. They are 90% gold and 10% copper.
- [Indian Gold Half Eagles]: Also weigh 8.359 grams and contain 0.2419 troy ounces of pure gold.
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$5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle – Cleaned $853.66]
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1909 $5 Indian Half Eagle NGC MS64 519876006 $1,450.00]
- While the face value is £5, they are referred to as a Quintuple Sovereign and weigh 39.94 grams with a pure gold content of 36.61 grams. They are 22 karat gold (91.67% pure).
- The 1/10 troy ounce ($5 Canadian face value) Gold Maple Leaf coin weighs 3.1103 grams.
- The 1 oz ($50 Canadian face value) Gold Maple Leaf coin weighs 31.1035 grams (1 troy ounce) and contains 0.9999 pure gold.
- The 1/20 troy ounce ($5 Australian face value) Gold Kangaroo coin weighs 1.555 grams.
- The 1/4 troy ounce ($25 Australian face value) Gold Kangaroo coin weighs 7.7758 grams.
- The 1 oz ($100 Australian face value) Gold Kangaroo coin weighs 31.1035 grams (1 troy ounce).
In summary, the weight of a “$5 gold coin” varies considerably depending on the country of origin and the specific coin series. For instance, a US $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle weighs about 8.359 grams, while a British Gold Quintuple Sovereign , also valued at 5 pounds (similar denomination), weighs significantly more at 39.94 grams . You can find various weight and purity details for different “$5 gold coins” in the search results provided.
