German gold euro coins
A 100 euro gold coin contains half an ounce of fine gold, worth 1,871.64 EUR today. Dealers pay around 1,815.50 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 | 3,875.26 |
| 999.9Maple Leaf 1 oz | 31.103 g | 999.9 ‰ | 31.100 g | 30 mm | 3,874.68 |
| 999.9Vienna Philharmonic 1 oz | 31.103 g | 999.9 ‰ | 31.100 g | 37 mm | 3,867.19 |
| 999.9Britannia 1 oz | 31.103 g | 999.9 ‰ | 31.100 g | 32.69 mm | 3,874.68 |
| 916American Eagle 1 oz | 33.931 g | 916.7 ‰ | 31.105 g | 32.70 mm | 3,912.70 |
| 999.9Kangaroo 1 oz | 31.103 g | 999.9 ‰ | 31.100 g | 32.60 mm | 3,885.91 |
| 999China Panda 30 g | 30.000 g | 999.0 ‰ | 29.970 g | 32 mm | 3,824.10 |
| 900Vreneli 20 francs | 6.452 g | 900.0 ‰ | 5.806 g | 21 mm | 740.89 |
| 90020 Mark (German Empire) | 7.965 g | 900.0 ‰ | 7.169 g | 22.50 mm | 923.31 |
| 9861 Ducat Austria | 3.491 g | 986.1 ‰ | 3.442 g | 19.75 mm | 451.67 |
| 9864 Ducats Austria | 13.964 g | 986.1 ‰ | 13.770 g | 39.50 mm | 1,740.38 |
| 916Sovereign | 7.988 g | 916.7 ‰ | 7.323 g | 22.05 mm | 934.36 |
| 900100 Corona Austria | 33.875 g | 900.0 ‰ | 30.488 g | 37 mm | 3,835.08 |
| 90010 Mark (German Empire) | 3.982 g | 900.0 ‰ | 3.584 g | 19.50 mm | 465.91 |
| 999.91 Deutsche Mark gold coin 2001 | 12.000 g | 999.9 ‰ | 11.999 g | 23.50 mm | 1,531.02 |
| 999.9100 euro gold coin (½ oz) | 15.550 g | 999.9 ‰ | 15.548 g | 28 mm | 2,021.38 |
| 999.950 euro gold coin (¼ oz) | 7.780 g | 999.9 ‰ | 7.779 g | 22 mm | 1,030.07 |
| 999.920 euro gold coin (⅛ oz) | 3.890 g | 999.9 ‰ | 3.890 g | 17.50 mm | 533.76 |
The coins
The 100 euro gold coin holds 15.55 g of 999.9 gold (½ oz) and has been issued every year since 2002 in all five German mints. The 50 euro coin holds 7.78 g (¼ oz) and the 20 euro coin 3.89 g (⅛ oz), first issued from 2010 in the German Forest series.
Gold value vs collector value
Coins are sold at an issue price above their gold value; on the secondary market they mostly trade near the gold value. As a pure investment, 1 oz coins such as the Krugerrand are usually cheaper per gram.
Selling
Dealers currently pay about 1,815.50 EUR for a 100 euro gold coin. See selling gold.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 100 euro gold coin worth?
It contains 15.55 g of fine gold, worth 1,871.64 EUR today; dealers pay around 1,815.50 EUR.
What is a 20 euro gold coin worth?
It contains 3.89 g of fine gold, worth 468.21 EUR today.
Are gold euro coins worth more than their gold?
Usually they trade close to their gold value; only sought-after issues or full mint-mark sets fetch a collector premium.
Gold price in German cities
The gold price is the same across Germany; dealers differ only in premiums and margins.