20 Mark Gold Coin Value
A common 20 Mark coin currently sells for about 907.80 EUR; dealers buy at roughly 822.96 EUR.
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Gold coins compared
Weight, fineness and fine-gold content of each coin with an estimated dealer selling price.
| Coin | Weight | Fineness | Fine gold | Diameter | Dealer sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 916Krugerrand 1 oz | 33.931 g | 916.7 ‰ | 31.105 g | 32.77 mm | 3,810.15 |
| 999.9Maple Leaf 1 oz | 31.103 g | 999.9 ‰ | 31.100 g | 30 mm | 3,809.58 |
| 999.9Vienna Philharmonic 1 oz | 31.103 g | 999.9 ‰ | 31.100 g | 37 mm | 3,802.21 |
| 999.9Britannia 1 oz | 31.103 g | 999.9 ‰ | 31.100 g | 32.69 mm | 3,809.58 |
| 916American Eagle 1 oz | 33.931 g | 916.7 ‰ | 31.105 g | 32.70 mm | 3,846.96 |
| 999.9Kangaroo 1 oz | 31.103 g | 999.9 ‰ | 31.100 g | 32.60 mm | 3,820.62 |
| 999China Panda 30 g | 30.000 g | 999.0 ‰ | 29.970 g | 32 mm | 3,759.85 |
| 900Vreneli 20 francs | 6.452 g | 900.0 ‰ | 5.806 g | 21 mm | 728.44 |
| 90020 Mark (German Empire) | 7.965 g | 900.0 ‰ | 7.169 g | 22.50 mm | 907.80 |
| 9861 Ducat Austria | 3.491 g | 986.1 ‰ | 3.442 g | 19.75 mm | 444.08 |
| 9864 Ducats Austria | 13.964 g | 986.1 ‰ | 13.770 g | 39.50 mm | 1,711.14 |
| 916Sovereign | 7.988 g | 916.7 ‰ | 7.323 g | 22.05 mm | 918.66 |
| 900100 Corona Austria | 33.875 g | 900.0 ‰ | 30.488 g | 37 mm | 3,770.64 |
| 90010 Mark (German Empire) | 3.982 g | 900.0 ‰ | 3.584 g | 19.50 mm | 458.08 |
| 999.91 Deutsche Mark gold coin 2001 | 12.000 g | 999.9 ‰ | 11.999 g | 23.50 mm | 1,505.29 |
Specifications
The German Empire minted 20 Mark gold coins from 1871 to 1915. Each weighs 7.965 g at 900/1000 and contains 7.168 g of fine gold. The individual German states issued their own versions with different rulers on the obverse.
Gold value and collector value
Common Prussian coins trade near gold value, while some small states and dates are scarce and worth more to collectors. Condition matters for collector value; the gold value is always the floor.
Tax and comparison
The coin qualifies as VAT-free investment gold in Germany. Divide the price by 7.168 g to compare with the gram price of 121.30 EUR, or with the Swiss Vreneli (728.44 EUR).
Selling inherited coins
Many 20 Mark coins come from family holdings. Do not clean them, note the state and year, and get a specialist opinion on anything unusual before selling at gold value. Dealers currently pay about 822.96 EUR for common coins.
For a rough total, multiply the number of common coins by the current buy price; rare pieces come on top of that.
Do not clean coins before selling; cleaning marks reduce collector value.
Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in a 20 Mark coin?
7.168 g of fine gold in a 7.965 g coin.
Is it VAT-free in Germany?
Yes, it qualifies as investment gold.
Are some 20 Mark coins worth more?
Yes, coins from certain small states or rare years can carry a collector premium.
Gold price in German cities
The gold price is the same across Germany; dealers differ only in premiums and margins.