Sell a gold 20 mark
The German Empire, from 1871. Wilhelm, Ludwig and the other rulers of the individual states, each on their own coin at 900 fine.
- Purity
- 900‰ (21.6 carat)
- Country
- Germany
- Gold rate
- €113.05/g
What do we pay for a Gold 20 mark German Empire?
Based on the gold rate of this moment, €113.05 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine gold | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mark | 7.168 g | 7.96 g | €810.40 |
| 10 mark | 3.584 g | 3.98 g | €405.20 |
This price applies regardless of the year and the mint. With a rare year or exceptional condition the collector’s value can be higher than the material value – then we say so, even if that means you are better off not selling us the coin.
How we arrive at this amount
A coin is precious metal in a recognisable shape. What it fetches therefore depends almost entirely on the fine weight: the weight of pure gold it contains.
This coin is 900‰ (21.6 carat) pure. The rest of the alloy – usually copper – makes it harder and scratch-resistant, but has no value. That is why we calculate on the fine weight and not on what the scales say.
Not sure whether your coin is genuine? We check weight, diameter, thickness and – if in doubt – the density with X-ray analysis. Non-destructive: your coin stays intact.
Also have a look at today’s gold rate or all gold prices.
How to sell your Gold 20 mark German Empire
From walking in to being paid usually takes less than half an hour.
Do not polish it
With collector coins, cleaning can push the value down considerably. A natural patina belongs to them.
Bring it in
With or without an appointment, at one of our 45 locations. If the coin is in a holder, leave it in there.
We assess two values
The precious metal and what the coin itself does: year, mintage and condition. You get the higher of the two.
Paid out straight away
In cash or by bank transfer. Larger amounts reach your account within 24 hours.
Also of interest
Questions about selling Gold 20 mark German Empire
How much gold is in a 20 mark piece?
The coin weighs 7.9649 grams at 900 fine, leaving 7.16841 grams of pure gold. The ten-mark piece holds half that, 3.5842 grams. Both are settled on the fine weight against the gold rate showing at the counter.
Does it matter which ruler is on the coin?
For the gold value, no: Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony, Baden and the rest all struck to the same imperial standard. For collectors it matters a great deal, because some states issued very small numbers. We check the ruler and the year during the valuation.
Which German states are the scarce ones?
Coins from the smaller states and short reigns are the ones to watch, since their mintages ran to a few thousand rather than millions. Those can sit well above the gold value, and we tell you plainly when your coin is one of them.
Do you buy the 10 mark coins as well?
Yes, we buy both denominations. The ten-mark piece contains 3.5842 grams of fine gold in a coin of 3.9825 grams, and it has its own line in the price table above, worked out against the current gold rate.
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