I have search extensively but can't find the specifics of the $5 gold Bald Eagle coin. Does anyone know it's actual gold content? It's weight? And the gold content of the coin? Is it .900 or 999?

I did find this on an obscure site but can't confirm what the writer states and it also does not answer all my questions.

"The Five Dollar Proof Gold Coin "Pre-Issue" order cost $294.95 each - it has a weight of 8.359 grams nominal - this translates to .295 ounces and at the price of gold today at $909.00 per ounce this piece is worth $268.15, and it is a coin of known gold content - with the additional value of the mintage being limited."


Thanks

See my 8th post here or go directly to the US Mint's website for details.

Are you going to get one? I think the set is pretty neat and with the clad halves there's technically something for everyone!

Thanks for your reply Nightwing. I went to your post and see that AGW is just less than 1/4 ounce troy.

To answer your question, yes, I have ordered the proof 3 piece set and received confirmation from the mint for a mid Feb delivery.

Thanks again

All non-bullion issues are minted according to the old gold standard pegged at $20.67 per ounce, so a $5 gold piece has 0.241875 oz of pure gold in it, so at the recent price of $914 per ounce it has about $221 melt value. Hope this helps.

Sounds good, schutzenfester.

Your info was helpful indeed

Thanks