Sell a gold Saint George
Russia’s 50-rouble investment coin: a quarter ounce of 999 gold, with the dragon-slayer Saint George. Issued by the Bank of Russia since 2006.
- Purity
- 999‰ (24 carat)
- Country
- Russia
- Gold rate
- €119.54/g
What do we pay for a gold Saint George (50 roubles)?
Based on the gold rate of this moment, €119.54 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine gold | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 roubles | 7.78 g | 7.89 g | €930.00 |
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 999‰ (24 carat) pure, so the fine weight and the total weight are almost the same.
On the reverse Saint George on horseback slays the dragon – the same figure as in the coat of arms of Moscow.
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.
A quarter ounce from Moscow or St Petersburg
The Saint George contains 7.78 grams of fine gold, roughly a quarter troy ounce. It was struck at the mints of Moscow and St Petersburg; the mint mark on the coin shows which.
At 7.89 grams the total weight is slightly above the fine weight. We settle on those 7.78 grams of gold.
What we look at
Because this coin reaches us in the Netherlands and Belgium less often than a Krugerrand, we check it with extra care: weight, diameter, thickness and fineness. A genuine Saint George matches on all four. We record the mint mark on the purchase receipt.
How to sell your gold Saint George (50 roubles)
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 Saint George (50 roubles)
How much gold is in a 50-rouble Saint George?
7.78 grams of fine gold in a coin of 7.89 grams. We multiply that fine weight by the gold rate of the moment, less our margin.
Do you currently buy Russian coins?
Yes, we buy the coin on its gold content, like any other gold coin. You identify yourself at the counter and receive a purchase receipt with the details of the coin.
Does it matter whether it comes from Moscow or St Petersburg?
Not for the price. Both mints struck the same coin at the same weight and fineness. The mint mark does help with identification.
Why is the fineness 999 and not 999.9?
Because the Bank of Russia set it that way. At this size the difference from 999.9 is a few milligrams of gold and hardly plays a part in the price.
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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 Saint George (50 roubles) valued?
Free and without obligation, at a location near you.