American Gold Eagle 1/4 oz Price Today
Live intrinsic value of the American Gold Eagle 1/4 oz based on real-time gold spot price. Updated every 60 seconds.
Understanding the Premium Over Spot
The intrinsic value above represents the pure gold content of the coin (0.25 troy oz at 91.67% purity). When you buy from a dealer, you will pay more — the premium over spot covers minting costs charged by United States Mint, authorized dealer margins, packaging, shipping, and insurance. For the American Gold Eagle 1/4 oz, typical dealer premiums range from 3% to 6% above spot, putting the street price at approximately $1,065–$1,096 at current spot prices.
American Gold Eagle 1/4 oz Specifications
| Country of Issue | United States |
| Minted By | United States Mint |
| Year Introduced | 1986 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Purity | 91.67% (0.9167 fine) |
| Weight | 0.25 troy oz (30.00 g) |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.83 mm |
| Annual Mintage | ~50,000–200,000 per year |
About the American Gold Eagle 1/4 oz
The 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle is one of the most accessible sizes of this iconic coin, containing 0.25 troy ounces of pure gold. Carrying a $10 face value, it provides an affordable entry point to Gold Eagle ownership. Like all Gold Eagles, it bears the Lady Liberty obverse design and is IRA-eligible.
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