Sell a gold Olympic 100 roubles
For the Moscow Games the Soviet Union struck gold 100-rouble coins from 1977 to 1980, each with half a troy ounce of fine gold.
- Purity
- 900‰ (21.6 carat)
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Gold rate
- €119.54/g
What do we pay for a gold Olympic 100 roubles (1977–1980)?
Based on the gold rate of this moment, €119.54 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine gold | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 roubles | 15.552 g | 17.28 g | €1,784.68 |
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.
A series for the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games: stadiums, sports halls and the Olympic flame, each on half an ounce of gold.
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.
One coin per venue
Each coin shows a different subject: the Lenin Stadium, the waterside grandstand, the Olympic torch and more. They were struck in Moscow and Leningrad, as standard and as proof issues.
The weight is always the same: 17.28 grams of 900 gold, with exactly half a troy ounce of fine gold.
How we value
We settle on 15.55 grams of fine gold per coin. Proof coins in their original packaging we assess separately. A complete series is sometimes worth more to a collector than the sum of its coins; we tell you if so.
How to sell your gold Olympic 100 roubles (1977–1980)
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 Olympic 100 roubles (1977–1980)
How much gold is in an Olympic 100 roubles?
15.55 grams of fine gold, half a troy ounce, in a coin of 17.28 grams. We settle against the gold rate of the moment.
Does the subject on the coin matter?
Not for the gold: every coin in the series has the same weight. Some subjects or proof issues may fetch more from collectors.
Are there platinum coins in this series too?
Yes, the Soviet Union also struck platinum 150-rouble coins. We settle those on their platinum; this page is about the gold 100 roubles.
What should I bring?
The coins and valid identification. You receive a purchase receipt with the details of each coin.
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Sources
Where you can verify what you have just read.
- Koninklijke Nederlandse MuntThe mint that struck the Dutch coins and knows their fineness
- De Nederlandsche BankOn the guilder and exchanging old legal tender
- WaarborgHollandThe Dutch assay office that verifies fineness and strikes hallmarks
Have your gold Olympic 100 roubles (1977–1980) valued?
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