How Much Is 1/10 oz of Gold Worth?
That's the melt value -- what the raw gold content is worth based on the current spot price.
The actual price you'll pay for a 1/10 oz gold bar starts at $453.07 -- a 8.26% premium ($34.57 over melt) from a tracked dealer.
What You'll Actually Pay for 1/10 oz of Gold
The melt value of 1/10 oz of gold is $418.50, but dealers add a premium above spot price to cover minting, distribution, and margin.
Right now, the lowest-priced 1/10 oz gold product tracked on FindBullionPrices is $453.07 -- a $34.57 premium (8.26%) over melt. The average premium across tracked offers is 16.12%.
| Melt Value | $418.50 |
|---|---|
| Lowest Available Price | $453.07 (8.26% premium) |
| Average Dealer Price | $485.97 |
| You Save by Comparing | $32.90 |
Premiums on 1/10 oz gold vary by brand, condition, and whether the bar comes with an assay card. Generic bars from secondary-market sources carry lower premiums than branded bars from mints like PAMP or Valcambi. Buying in quantity often lowers the per-unit premium.
Compare the cheapest 1/10 oz gold prices across dealers, or browse all 1/10 oz gold products.
Gold 1/10 oz Premium Trends
Premiums on 1/10 oz gold are falling. The lowest available premium is 8.26% today, compared to 11.01% thirty days ago. Over the past twelve months, premiums have ranged from 4.83% to 13.55%.
At 8.26%, 1/10 oz gold premiums are in the middle of their 12-month range.
See full premium history for 1/10 oz gold, including monthly averages, 12-month highs and lows, and interactive charts.
1/10 oz Gold: The Most Popular Fractional Coin
A tenth of a troy ounce of gold is worth $418.50 at today's spot price. This weight class is dominated by government-mint fractional coins rather than bars: the 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle, Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, South African Krugerrand, and Austrian Philharmonic are all available in this size.
The 1/10 oz coin is the entry-level weight for government-mint gold. It's the most popular fractional gold coin size, driven by its affordable price point and wide recognition. These coins carry higher premiums than bars of similar gold content because of government minting costs, legal tender status, and collector demand.
If lower premiums per ounce is your priority, gram bars contain a similar amount of gold (1/10 oz = 3.11g) at lower premiums. If liquidity, recognition, and potential numismatic value matter more, the 1/10 oz coin has advantages that gram bars don't. The 1/10 oz Eagle is instantly recognizable at any dealer, coin shop, or pawn shop in the US, which makes selling easier.
The next step up in fractional coins is the 1/4 oz size, which offers more gold per coin at a lower per-ounce premium.
How 1/10 oz Compares
| Weight | Melt Value | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 grams | $336.43 | 4.02% premium |
| 1/10 oz | $418.50 | 8.26% |
| 1/4 oz | $1,046.24 | 3.16% premium |
1/10 oz Gold Bars and Coins You Can Buy
FindBullionPrices tracks 1/10 oz gold products across online dealers. Here are some of the most popular options:
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1/10 oz Gold Bar - Random -- $460.12 (9.95% premium) -
American Gold Eagle 1/10 oz (Random Year) -- $453.07 (8.26% premium)
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1/10 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin (Random Year) -- $450.12 (7.56% premium) -
1/10 oz Austria Philharmonic Gold Coin - Random Year -- $462.21 (10.45% premium) -
1/10 oz Kangaroo Gold Coin -- $463.22 (10.69% premium)
See all 1/10 oz gold products or find the lowest premium option.
Selling 1/10 oz of Gold: What to Expect
If you own 1/10 oz of gold and want to sell, the melt value of $418.50 is your starting point -- but dealers don't pay melt. A typical dealer offer for standard 1/10 oz gold bullion falls between 92% and 97% of spot, which today means roughly $385.02 to $405.94.
What affects your sell price:
- Brand recognition -- bars from well-known mints (PAMP, Royal Canadian Mint, Perth Mint) often fetch slightly higher bids than generic bars.
- Condition and packaging -- bars still sealed in original assay cards sell at the top of the range. Loose bars or bars with visible handling marks may sell closer to the low end.
- Quantity -- selling multiple bars at once can improve the per-unit offer from some dealers.
Sell offers vary across dealers, so comparing is worth the effort. See where and how to sell your gold for a full breakdown of options, including local dealers, online buyers, and mail-in programs.
1/10 oz Gold Value: Common Questions
How much is 1/10 oz of gold worth?
One-tenth of a troy ounce of gold is worth $418.50 at today's spot price of $4,184.97/oz.
What gold coins come in 1/10 oz?
Most major government mints produce 1/10 oz gold coins, including the American Gold Eagle (US Mint), Canadian Gold Maple Leaf (Royal Canadian Mint), South African Krugerrand (South African Mint), and Austrian Gold Philharmonic (Austrian Mint).
Why do 1/10 oz gold coins cost more per ounce than full-ounce coins?
Fractional coins cost almost as much to mint and distribute as full-ounce coins, but the cost is spread across less gold. This fixed-cost effect means premiums per ounce are higher on 1/10 oz coins than on 1/2 oz or full-ounce coins.
Is 1/10 oz of gold the same as 3 grams?
Close but not exact. 1/10 troy ounce = 3.11035 grams. A 1 gram gold bar contains roughly one-third the gold of a 1/10 oz coin.
How much can I sell a 1/10 oz gold coin for?
Dealers typically pay 92%-97% of spot for standard government-mint 1/10 oz coins, or roughly $385.02 to $405.94 today. Popular coins like the American Eagle sell at the top of this range.
