The mint does not make 5 oz gold eagles, they make 5 dollar 1/10oz gold eagles with a value of $117.58 as of today.
It depends on the denomination (or weight ) of the coin.
4-22-11>> The coin is 1/10 ounce of pure gold, value is tied to the spot price of gold at time of sale. Today it's $1,504.70 per ounce so the coin is $150.47.
The value of a 1/10 oz. Gold Eagle varies by year and mintmark, but the average price for a 1/10 oz. Gold Eagle is about $175 or below.
I think you're confusing the coin with the modern "eagle" pieces that are minted for collectors and carry artificial denominations. In the 19th century gold coins were made for use in ordinary commerce and an "eagle" was a specific denomination, ten dollars.
8-9-11>>> This is a American Eagle Gold Bullion coin. a Five dollar denomination coin is One Tenth-Ounce (1/10) of pure gold. The value is tied to the spot price of gold at time of sale. Right now it's $1,738.30 per ounce. Current value of this coin is $173.83. This price is a little less than you could buy it for and a little more than you could sell it for. But it gives you an idea of value. NOTE: The spot price of gold and other precious metals changes by the minute when the market is open. So the value of this coin will go up and down.
The value of a Gold American Eagle varies depending on multiple factors, including year, mintage and condition. Check out the Gold American Eagle page at APMEX.com for more about the coin itself and to gauge pricing. APMEX - The Gold Standard in Precious Metal Trading
It depends on the denomination (or weight ) of the coin.
August 6, 2009 The 2009 American Gold Eagle has a value of the gold bullion it contains. A proof coin may have some additional numismatic value slightly above gold value. Each denomination of Gold Eagle contains a different amount of gold and thus only a percentage of the value of an ounce of gold. Today gold is worth $963.40 per troy ounce.
There is a few reasons. The American Gold Eagle is considered legal tender in the United States with a face value of $50 though the intrinsic value of its gold content is much higher. These bullion coins are traded based on the market value for gold. The US Gold Eagle can be used in contracts in the USA based on their $50 face value although they are traded based on the market rate for gold. The American Gold Eagle has 1 oz Fine Gold printed in English on the coin making them highly trustworthy and tradable. The US Gold Eagle has its 1 oz fine gold content guaranteed by the United States Government. The American Gold Eagle is one of the freest trading gold coins in the world. US Gold Eagles are 22 Karat gold which gives them a more durable surface. The American Gold Eagle is the number one gold coin in North America. American Gold Eagles are acceptable for your precious metal IRA. The American Gold Eagle is one of the most private investments there is as Gold Eagles are exempt from IRS 1099B Brokerage reporting requirements.
$100 to $110 at today's gold prices
4-22-11>> The coin is 1/10 ounce of pure gold, value is tied to the spot price of gold at time of sale. Today it's $1,504.70 per ounce so the coin is $150.47.
The value of a Gold American Eagle varies depending on multiple factors, including year, mintage and condition. Check out the Gold American Eagle page at APMEX.com for more about the coin itself and to gauge pricing. APMEX - The Gold Standard in Precious Metal Trading
The value of a 1/10 oz. Gold Eagle varies by year and mintmark, but the average price for a 1/10 oz. Gold Eagle is about $175 or below.
A $5 American Gold Eagle does not have a state on it. The Gold Eagle has Lady Liberty on the front and an eagle on the back. The $5 American Gold Eagle contains 1/10 troy oz .999 fineness gold and as of August 8,2009 has a bullion value of $95.54. Uncirculated and proof grades add numismatic value above bullion worth depending upon the year the coin was minted.
The American Eagle Gold Bullion coins with the denomination of $5 are 1/10th ounce of pure gold. Current market value is about $163.00.
Current retail value for a Liberty Head 1903 Double Eagle is $1,490.00 in the grade of MS-60
A 1996 American Eagle Bullion $5 gold coin in MS65 condition is worth: $ $110.