Sell a Gold Double Eagle
The American twenty-dollar piece, from 1850. Liberty first, then the Saint-Gaudens design that is still called the most beautiful coin ever struck.
- Purity
- 900‰ (21.6 carat)
- Country
- United States
- Gold rate
- €113.05/g
What do we pay for a Gold Double Eagle (20 dollars)?
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 dollars | 30.093 g | 33.44 g | €3,402.01 |
| 10 dollars | 15.046 g | 16.72 g | €1,701.00 |
| 5 dollars | 7.523 g | 8.36 g | €850.50 |
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 Double Eagle (20 dollars)
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 Double Eagle (20 dollars)
How much gold is in a Double Eagle?
The twenty-dollar piece weighs 33.4362 grams at 900 fine, leaving 30.0926 grams of pure gold – just under a troy ounce. That fine weight is what we multiply by the gold rate showing at the moment you are at our counter.
What is the difference between Liberty and Saint-Gaudens?
They are two designs of the same denomination. The Liberty head ran from 1850 and the Saint-Gaudens from 1907, and the latter is widely regarded as the finest American coin ever struck. Both hold identical gold, but collectors treat them separately.
Can a Double Eagle be worth far more than its gold?
Yes, and more often than with most historic coins. Scarce dates, mint marks and high-grade examples of the Saint-Gaudens can multiply the gold value several times over. We assess the collector’s side properly and tell you if selling elsewhere would serve you better.
Do you buy the 10 and 5 dollar coins too?
Yes, we buy the Eagle at 15.0463 grams fine and the half eagle at 7.52316 grams fine, alongside the twenty-dollar piece. Each denomination has its own line in the price table above against the current gold rate.
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