The amount of gold in a $5 gold coin depends on whether it’s a historic coin like a Liberty Head or Indian Head Half Eagle, or a modern American Gold Eagle bullion coin:
- The $5 Liberty Gold Coin (1839-1908) is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, and contains .24187 troy ounces of pure gold . The coin weighs 8.359 grams.
- The $5 Indian Head Gold Half Eagle (1908-1929) also contains .24187 troy ounces of pure gold . It is also made of 90% gold and 10% copper.
- Modern $5 Gold American Eagle coins contain 1/10 troy ounce of pure gold.
- The overall weight of the modern $5 Gold American Eagle is 0.11 troy ounces of 22-karat gold.
In summary, historic $5 gold coins (pre-1933 Half Eagles) contain approximately a quarter ounce of pure gold, while modern $5 Gold American Eagle bullion coins contain 1/10 ounce.
How much gold is in a 5 gold coin?
From my experience, $5 Gold Coin Weight
The $5 Gold Coin is relatively light, with no real weight felt when holding it. For a more specific answer, the gross weight of the coin is 0.1091 troy ounces or 3.393 grams. The gold that resides within the coin weighs 0.10 troy ounces or about 3.110 grams.
How much gold is in a 1911 $5 gold coin?
Good point! Minted in the year 1911. MS61 graded by NGC. $5.00 Face Value. 0.2419 oz of gold.
How much gold is in a 5 dollar goldback?
I can help with that. Each of the 5 Utah Goldback Gold Notes is an impressive 1/200 Troy oz of gold and is accepted as a local note for payment only in Utah for small transactions.