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American Platinum Eagle (1 oz) Melt Value
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Melt value of one American Platinum Eagle (1 oz)
$1,575.09
Face value $100.00Melt ÷ face 15.75× Pure platinum 1.00003 ozPlatinum spot $1,575.05
A American Platinum Eagle (1 oz) (1997–present) weighs 31.12 grams and is made of .9995 fine platinum. That works out to 1.00003 troy ounces of pure platinum, so at today’s spot price the metal in one coin is worth about $1,575.09.
American Platinum Eagle (1 oz) specifications
| Years | 1997–present |
|---|---|
| Face value | $100.00 |
| Weight | 31.12 g (1.0005 troy oz) |
| Composition | .9995 fine platinum |
| Diameter | 32.7 mm |
| Platinum content | 31.104 g (1.00003 troy oz) · worth $1,575.09 |
How much are American Platinum Eagle (1 oz) coins worth in bulk?
| Quantity | Face value | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $100.00 | $1,575.09 |
| 5 | $500.00 | $7,875.47 |
| 10 | $1,000.00 | $15,750.94 |
| 20 | $2,000.00 | $31,501.88 |
| 100 | $10,000.00 | $157,509.38 |
| 1,000 | $100,000.00 | $1,575,093.78 |
How the American Platinum Eagle (1 oz) melt value has changed
| Date | Melt value then | Change to today |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month ago (Oct 9, 2026) | $1,688.18 | ▼ -6.70% |
| 1 year ago (Nov 9, 2025) | $1,539.02 | ▲ +2.34% |
| 5 years ago (Nov 9, 2021) | $1,056.83 | ▲ +49.04% |
Based on stored daily closing prices.
Melt value vs. what your American Platinum Eagle (1 oz) is worth
Melt value is the floor: the value of the metal alone. Dealers who buy coins for their metal usually pay a little below melt. Coins with a rare date, mint mark or error, or in uncirculated condition, can sell for far more than melt to collectors – check a current price guide or have the coin graded before selling anything that looks scarce.
Have several coins? Use the coin melt value calculator.
Other bullion coins
| Coin | Years | Metal content | Melt value | × face |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Silver Eagle (1 oz) | 1986–present | 0.9990 oz silver | $53.39 | 53.4× |
 American Gold Eagle (1 oz) | 1986–present | 1.0000 oz gold | $4,142.18 | 82.8× |
 American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) | 1986–present | 0.5000 oz gold | $2,071.15 | 82.8× |
 American Gold Eagle (1/4 oz) | 1986–present | 0.2500 oz gold | $1,035.58 | 103.6× |
 American Gold Eagle (1/10 oz) | 1986–present | 0.1000 oz gold | $414.21 | 82.8× |
 American Gold Buffalo (1 oz) | 2006–present | 1.0000 oz gold | $4,140.59 | 82.8× |
 American Palladium Eagle (1 oz) | 2017–present | 1.0000 oz palladium | $1,039.31 | 41.6× |
 Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz) | 1988–present | 1.0001 oz silver | $53.45 | — |
 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf (1 oz) | 1979–present | 1.0001 oz gold | $4,140.85 | — |
 South African Krugerrand (1 oz) | 1967–present | 1.0000 oz gold | $4,140.32 | — |
 British Silver Britannia (1 oz) | 2013–present | 1.0024 oz silver | $53.57 | — |
Melt value = metal content × today’s spot price. It is not what a dealer pays (usually less) or a collector’s price (often more).
Frequently asked questions
How much is a American Platinum Eagle (1 oz) worth in melt value today?
At today’s metal prices (November 9, 2026) one American Platinum Eagle (1 oz) contains about $1,575.09 worth of metal. This is the melt (scrap) value – rare dates and coins in top condition can sell for much more to collectors.
How much platinum is in a American Platinum Eagle (1 oz)?
A American Platinum Eagle (1 oz) weighs 31.12 grams and contains 1.00003 troy ounces (31.104 grams) of pure platinum.
Is a American Platinum Eagle (1 oz) worth more than its face value?
Right now the metal in a American Platinum Eagle (1 oz) is worth 15.8× its face value of $100.
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