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American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz)
0.5455 oz total · 917 fine · Gold · 1986–present
Live Melt Value
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0.5001 pure oz × $—/oz
Spot updates every 60 seconds
Last verified: March 14, 2026
About This Coin
The 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle contains exactly 0.5 troy ounces of pure gold in a 22-karat alloy. Total coin weight is 0.5455 troy ounces (16.97 grams). It carries a face value of $25.
The half-ounce Eagle offers a middle ground between the 1 oz and fractional sizes. Its premium per ounce is typically 4-7% over spot — higher than the 1 oz but lower than the 1/4 and 1/10 oz sizes. For investors who want gold in $2,500+ increments (at current prices), it provides good value.
Like all Gold Eagles, the 1/2 oz version is IRA-eligible and guaranteed by the US government. It shares the same iconic Saint-Gaudens obverse design and is produced in both bullion and proof versions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1/2 oz Gold Eagle worth?▾
A 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle contains 0.5000 troy ounces of pure gold in a 22-karat alloy. Total coin weight is 0.5455 oz (16.97 grams). Its melt value is exactly half the 1 oz version.
What is a American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) worth today?▾
The American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) contains 0.5001 troy ounces of pure gold. Its live melt value is calculated by multiplying 0.5001 oz by the current gold spot price, which updates every 60 seconds on MetalMetric.
Does the American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) have numismatic value?▾
Premiums of 4-7% over spot for bullion dates. Proof versions carry additional numismatic premiums.
How do I track this in my portfolio?▾
Add it to your free MetalMetric vault at
metalmetric.com/vault. Enter the weight (0.5455 oz), purity (0.9167), and purchase price. MetalMetric tracks live melt value and unrealized P&L automatically.