American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) Melt Value Today
$2,321.70
0.5000 ozt gold · Spot $4,643.39/ozt
▲ +0.87% vs prior close
As of 2026-08-26T08:12:30+00:00
Quantity calculator
Live melt per coin: $2,321.70
Total: $2,321.70
How this is calculated: 0.5000 ozt × $4,643.39/ozt = $2,321.70 melt value.
Melt-value history
Data table
| Date | Spot | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | $3,412.24 | $1,706.12 |
| 2026-07-27 | $3,413.97 | $1,706.99 |
| 2026-07-28 | $3,415.66 | $1,707.83 |
| 2026-07-29 | $3,417.31 | $1,708.66 |
| 2026-07-30 | $3,418.92 | $1,709.46 |
| 2026-07-31 | $3,420.50 | $1,710.25 |
| 2026-08-01 | $3,422.04 | $1,711.02 |
| 2026-08-02 | $3,423.56 | $1,711.78 |
| 2026-08-03 | $3,425.05 | $1,712.53 |
| 2026-08-04 | $3,426.51 | $1,713.26 |
| 2026-08-05 | $3,427.96 | $1,713.98 |
| 2026-08-06 | $3,429.40 | $1,714.70 |
| 2026-08-07 | $3,430.82 | $1,715.41 |
| 2026-08-08 | $3,432.24 | $1,716.12 |
| 2026-08-09 | $3,433.64 | $1,716.82 |
| 2026-08-10 | $3,435.05 | $1,717.53 |
| 2026-08-11 | $3,436.45 | $1,718.23 |
| 2026-08-12 | $3,437.85 | $1,718.93 |
| 2026-08-13 | $4,420.70 | $2,210.35 |
| 2026-08-14 | $4,352.81 | $2,176.40 |
| 2026-08-15 | $4,376.29 | $2,188.15 |
| 2026-08-16 | $4,376.50 | $2,188.25 |
| 2026-08-17 | $4,378.38 | $2,189.19 |
| 2026-08-18 | $4,420.18 | $2,210.09 |
| 2026-08-19 | $4,341.83 | $2,170.92 |
| 2026-08-20 | $4,514.08 | $2,257.04 |
| 2026-08-21 | $4,520.01 | $2,260.00 |
| 2026-08-22 | $4,603.36 | $2,301.68 |
| 2026-08-23 | $4,603.53 | $2,301.76 |
| 2026-08-24 | $4,638.11 | $2,319.05 |
Specifications
| Coin | American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) |
|---|---|
| Metal | Gold |
| Fineness | 91.67% |
| Gross weight | 16.97 g |
| Fine weight | 0.5000 ozt |
| Face value | $25 |
| Country | USA |
| Mint | US Mint |
| Years | 1986- |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
FAQ
What is a American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) worth in melt value?
Today's melt value is $2,321.70 based on 0.5000 troy ounces of gold content.
How much gold is in a American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz)?
This coin contains 0.5000 troy ounces of fine gold (91.67% purity).
Is melt value the same as collector value?
No. Rare dates, condition, and demand can make a coin worth far more than melt. Melt value reflects metal content only.
Melt value reflects metal content only and is not an offer to buy or sell; numismatic or collector value may be higher.