Presidential dollar coins do not contain any gold.
Instead, their golden color comes from their composition, which consists of a pure copper core with outer layers of manganese brass.
More specifically, Presidential dollar coins are made of an alloy that is 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, and 2% nickel.
Are the presidential gold dollars real gold?
Our customers often come to us at Atlanta Gold & Coin Buyers with presidential coins that seem to be gold. Specifically, the $1 Presidential Series Coins. Unfortunately, many coins with this appearance are not solid gold. Instead, they are made of manganese with a gold plating added.