Gold: Price, Coins, Bars and Calculators
LIVE SPOT, MELT VALUE AND DEALER PREMIUMS
−0.26% (−$10.60) in the last 2h (24h once we have a full day) Live · updated 04:00 UTC
Gold is priced in US dollars per troy ounce. Coins and bars sell above that price (the premium) and buyers of scrap gold pay below it. This page lists the live price, what common gold coins and bars are worth in metal, and the calculators and price pages built on it.
Gold bullion: melt value and typical premium
| Item | Melt value | Typical dealer price |
|---|---|---|
| American Gold Eagle | $4,043.90 | $4,124.78 to $4,286.54 |
| American Gold Buffalo | $4,043.90 | $4,246.10 to $4,367.42 |
| Gold Maple Leaf | $4,043.90 | $4,124.78 to $4,246.10 |
| Gold Krugerrand | $4,043.90 | $4,084.34 to $4,205.66 |
| Gold Britannia | $4,043.90 | not tracked yet |
| Gold Vienna Philharmonic | $4,043.90 | not tracked yet |
| 1 oz Gold Bar | $4,043.90 | $4,124.78 to $4,205.66 |
Typical dealer price = melt value plus the premium range we saw at dealers on 2026-10-28 for one item. It is not a quote. Compare dealer prices.
Gold US coin series
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
51 issues with melt value, mintage and estimated values by grade.
1907–1932Indian Head Eagle
29 issues with melt value, mintage and estimated values by grade.
1880–1907Liberty Head Double Eagle
63 issues with melt value, mintage and estimated values by grade.
1880–1908Liberty Head Half Eagle
66 issues with melt value, mintage and estimated values by grade.
Gold calculators
Scrap gold calculator
Value by karat and weight in grams, pennyweight or ounces.
CalculatorWhat is my gold jewelry worth
Melt value and the range buyers typically pay.
CalculatorPremium over spot
How far above the metal value a quoted price is.
CalculatorGold/silver ratio
Live ratio and converter.
Quick answers
What is gold worth today?
The live gold spot price is at the top of this page in US dollars per troy ounce. Items made of gold are worth the pure gold they contain times that price, which is their melt value.
What is the difference between spot price and the price of a gold coin?
Spot is the wholesale price of the metal. Coins and bars sell for spot plus a premium that pays for making, shipping and the dealer. For one-ounce gold coins the premium we saw was roughly 1% to 6% in October 2026.
Which gold coin has the lowest premium?
It changes day to day. Compare the dealer prices on the compare pages: premium over spot is shown for each dealer. Gold bars from refiners are often cheaper than government coins.
How much is my scrap gold worth?
Use the scrap gold calculator: enter the karat and weight. Buyers typically pay 60% to 90% of melt value.