What is a $50 gold American Eagle coin?

The $50 Gold American Eagle coin is one of four gold coins that belong to the United States Mint’s bullion coin program, which began in 1986. $50 American Gold Eagles are coins that contain one troy ounce of 22-karat gold and represent the highest of the four gold coin denominations in the program.

How much is a gold bullion coin worth?

The United States' official gold bullion coin, the Gold American Eagle, was first released in 1986. Today, it comes in tenth-ounce, quarter-ounce, half-ounce, and one-ounce forms. The one-ounce is the most valuable, carrying a nominal face value of $50 and comprising 91.67 percent fine gold.

How do I calculate my gold coin price?

Simply enter the number of coins you have and the calculator will use the up to the minute gold value to calculate what the gold content of your coin (s) is worth. Keep in mind that the way we determine your gold coin price is based purely on the content of gold in your coin (s) and the current value of gold, commonly referred to as the melt value.

How much is a gold American Eagle worth?

Today, it comes in tenth-ounce, quarter-ounce, half-ounce, and one-ounce forms. The one-ounce is the most valuable, carrying a nominal face value of $50 and comprising 91.67 percent fine gold. The Gold American Eagle was authorized by the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and is now one of the world's most popular gold bullion coins.