What is the Austrian 1 ducat made of?

The Austrian 1 Ducat is made of gold which is 0.987 pure (high purity) and its melt weight in gold is 0.1122 troy. So this virtually pure gold coin contains a little over 1/10 of an ounce of pure gold. It is about 0.777 or slightly more than ¾ of an inch in diameter so it makes a statement.

Where can I buy Austrian ducat coins?

The Austrian Ducat is one of the world’s finest gold bullion coins. Steeped in history and tradition, these gold coins are highly popular with collectors, and boasting .1106 ounces of pure gold are an excellent investment tool. You can buy Austrian Ducats from the StoneX Bullion online store for highly competitive rates.

Why are Austrian ducats so popular?

Austrian Ducats were produced with a high purity .986 fine gold (23.75 carats),making them among the highest purity gold coins to be issued for circulation prior to the late 20 th Century. During the 1400s, international traders in Western Europe shifted from the florin to the ducat as their preferred currency and unit of account.

How many Oz are in a ducat?

Austrian/Dutch 1 Ducat, .1107 Troy Oz. Gold Austrian/Dutch 1 Ducat, .1107 Troy Oz. Gold Austrian/Dutch 1 Ducat, .1107 Troy Oz. Gold The Ducat was first minted in Austria more than 400 years ago. Today's 1 ducat coins share that heritage, though most were minted in recent decades.