1 oz Gold Coins at SAGB
When the contemporary gold bullion industry emerged in 1967, the inaugural coin introduced was a 1 oz gold specimen. Presently, 1 oz gold coins maintain their status as the standard for any gold bullion collection, catering to both investors and numismatists alike. Explore more about the available 1 oz gold coins at SAGB.
Common Purity Levels
In general, several common purity levels are offered in modern 1 oz gold coin collections. With few exceptions, the highest purity is 24-karat gold, containing .9999 pure gold in the coin’s alloy. Other purity levels encompass:
- .999 gold purity
- 22-karat gold purity
Concerning 22-karat gold, the total metallic alloy can vary. For instance, American Gold Eagles consist of 91.67% gold, 5.33% copper, and 3% silver, while South African Gold Krugerrands share the same gold purity at 91.67%, omitting silver and featuring 8.33% copper instead.
Mints Issuing 1 oz Gold
As you explore 1 oz gold coins online, various mints issue coins in this weight across uncirculated and proof collections. While an exhaustive list of mints would take considerable time, you’ll commonly encounter the following sovereign and private mints issuing 1 oz gold coins:
- United States Mint
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Royal Mint
- Perth Mint
- Austrian Mint
- Scottsdale Mint
- New Zealand Mint