Gold coins – value and gold content
Krugerrand, Maple Leaf, Sovereign, Danish 20 kroner and more. See how much pure gold each coin contains and what it's worth at today's price.
Calculate your coin's value
| Coin | Fine weight | Unit price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krugerrand 1 ozSouth Africa · 916 | 31,10 g | 28.349 kr. | |
| Maple Leaf 1 ozCanada · 999 | 31,10 g | 28.349 kr. | |
| Wiener Philharmoniker 1 ozAustria · 999 | 31,10 g | 28.349 kr. | |
| American Eagle 1 ozUSA · 916 | 31,10 g | 28.349 kr. | |
| Britannia 1 ozUnited Kingdom · 999 | 31,10 g | 28.349 kr. | |
| SovereignUnited Kingdom · 916 | 7,32 g | 6.674 kr. | |
| Danish 20 kroner (1873–1931)Denmark · 900 | 8,06 g | 7.350 kr. | |
| Danish 10 kronerDenmark · 900 | 4,03 g | 3.675 kr. | |
| Swedish 20 kronorSweden · 900 | 8,06 g | 7.350 kr. | |
| 20 Franc NapoleonFrance · 900 | 5,81 g | 5.292 kr. | |
| Ducat (4 ducat)Austria · 986 | 13,76 g | 12.541 kr. | |
| Silver Maple Leaf 1 ozCanada · 999 | 31,10 g | 431 kr. |
Total metal value
8,06 g pure gold
- 1 × Danish 20 kroner (1873–1931)7.350 kr.
The amount shown is the pure metal value. Investment coins trade at a premium over spot, and collector value for older Danish coins in good condition can be considerably higher.
The value of your coin collection over time
Gold content of the most traded coins
| Coin | Country | Fineness | Gross weight | Pure gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krugerrand 1 oz | Sydafrika | 916 | 33,93 g | 31,104 g |
| Maple Leaf 1 oz | Canada | 999 | 31,1 g | 31,104 g |
| Wiener Philharmoniker 1 oz | Østrig | 999 | 31,1 g | 31,104 g |
| American Eagle 1 oz | USA | 916 | 33,93 g | 31,104 g |
| Britannia 1 oz | Storbritannien | 999 | 31,1 g | 31,104 g |
| Sovereign | Storbritannien | 916 | 7,99 g | 7,322 g |
| Dansk 20 kroner (1873–1931) | Danmark | 900 | 8,96 g | 8,065 g |
| Dansk 10 kroner | Danmark | 900 | 4,48 g | 4,032 g |
| Svensk 20 kronor | Sverige | 900 | 8,96 g | 8,065 g |
| 20 Franc Napoleon | Frankrig | 900 | 6,45 g | 5,806 g |
| Dukat (4 dukat) | Østrig | 986 | 13,96 g | 13,76 g |
The gold price that determines the coin value
Gold price per gram (999)
How a gold coin is valued
The price of a gold coin has two parts: the metal value, which is the coin's fine weight multiplied by the gold price per gram, and a premium, which covers minting, dealer margin and any collector interest.
Gross and net
A Krugerrand weighs 33.93 grams, but contains exactly 1 troy ounce — 31.1035 grams — of pure gold. The rest is copper, which makes the coin hard-wearing and gives it its reddish tone. Always calculate using the fine weight, not the total weight shown.
Danish coins
The 20 kroner coins from 1873–1931 are the most common Danish gold coins. They contain 8.0645 grams of pure gold at 900 fineness. Common years trade close to the metal value plus 3–10%; rare years in high condition can cost significantly more.
Condition matters
Questions about gold coins
What is a Danish 20 kroner gold coin worth?
The coin contains 8.06 grams of pure gold (900 fineness). The value is therefore the gold price per gram multiplied by 8.06, plus a small collector premium for nice examples and rare years.
Are gold coins better than bars?
Coins are easier to sell off in small portions and are recognised everywhere, but the premium is typically 1–3 percentage points higher than on a bar of the same weight. For pure metal purchases, bars are cheapest; for flexibility, coins are better.
What does numismatic value mean?
It's the part of the price that comes from rarity, year and condition rather than the gold content. On modern bullion coins such as the Krugerrand it's almost zero; on old Danish coins in top condition it can be significant.
Are gold coins VAT-free?
Bullion coins with a fineness above 900 that are or have been legal tender are VAT-exempt in the EU. This covers the Krugerrand, Maple Leaf, Philharmonic, Sovereign and Danish 20 kroner.