First Spouse $10 Gold (1/2 oz) melt value
United States, 2007–2016, 2020. Contains 0.5 troy oz of pure gold. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 2007–2016, 2020 |
| Composition | .9999 fine gold |
| Total weight | 15.552 g |
| Purity | .9999 (99.99% gold) |
| Pure gold | 15.552 g (0.5 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Obverse design | Varies by First Spouse |
| Reverse design | Varies by First Spouse |
| Face value | $10.00 |
Specifications: U.S. Mint specifications and U.S. coinage law.
Common questions
How much gold is in a First Spouse $10 Gold (1/2 oz)?
A First Spouse $10 Gold (1/2 oz) contains 0.5 troy ounces (15.552 grams) of pure gold. It weighs 15.552 grams in total and is .9999 fine.
How is the melt value of a First Spouse $10 Gold (1/2 oz) calculated?
Multiply the pure gold content (0.5 troy oz) by the current gold spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
Is a First Spouse $10 Gold (1/2 oz) worth more than melt value?
Often, yes. Scarce dates, certain mint marks and coins in high grade sell to collectors for more than their metal content. Common circulated examples usually trade close to melt. Check the date and mint mark before selling.
Related melt values
Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.