Answer
Sep 11, 2024 - 09:33 AM
A 1/2 oz Gold Eagle coin contains 0.5 troy ounces of pure gold. However, it weighs slightly more than 0.5 oz because the coin is not pure gold but rather a gold alloy that also contains a small amount of silver and copper, making the coin more durable. The information is sourced from the United States Mint's website (https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-med...) under the "Specifications" section for the 1/2 oz gold coin.
