The weight of a $5 gold coin depends on whether it’s a historical pre-1933 coin (like the Liberty Head or Indian Head designs) or a modern American Gold Eagle bullion coin.
- Pre-1933 $5 gold coins (Half Eagles):
– These coins, such as the [Liberty Head Half Eagle] (minted 1839-1908) or [Indian Head Half Eagle] (minted 1908-1929), have a gross weight of 8.359 grams , containing 0.24187 troy ounces of pure gold.
– They are composed of 90% gold and 10% copper.
- Modern $5 Gold American Eagle bullion coins (1/10 troy ounce):
– These coins, minted since 1986, have a gross weight of 0.1091 troy ounces (3.393 grams) , containing 0.1 troy ounces (3.110 grams) of pure gold.
– They are composed of 91.67% gold (22 karat), 3% silver, and 5.33% copper.
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$5 Gold Half Eagle Liberty Head – Almost Uncirculated AU (Random Year)$834.97 5.0 (1)]
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Us Gold $5 Indian Head Half Eagle – Xf Condition – Random Date $868.66 5.0 (1)]
Therefore, depending on the specific type of $5 gold coin you are referring to, the weight can vary significantly.
Is a $5 gold coin 1/10 of an ounce?
The Gold American Eagle comes in four different sizes and this is the smallest version of this coin. Weighing about a tenth of a troy ounce, it is more modestly-sized than a dime and has a face value of $5.
How heavy is a gold 5 coin?
Also known as the Quintuple Sovereign, this coin weighs the same as a regular or proof five-pound coins, at 39.94 grams and struck using 22-carat gold (91.67% fineness).
How much gold is in a $5 commemorative gold coin?
Contains . 24187 Troy oz of actual gold content. Face values of $5 (USD) are fully backed by the US government. Obverse and reverse designs vary, featuring President James Madison, the Statue of Liberty, and Star Spangled Banner, as examples.