Which Bullion Coin?
Comparison Table
Use this page to help you select your preference of gold bullion coin.For more complete information about each coin type, click the link to take you to the information or for sale pages for each coin.
You can also view both sides of each coin on our Pictorial Selector page.
Bullion Information
| Country | Coin | Size | Diameter | Weight | Alloy | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nugget | Ounce | 32.10 | 31.162 | .9999 | 1.00 | |
| Nugget | Half | 25.10 | 15.594 | .9999 | 0.50 | |
| Nugget | Quarter | 20.10 | 7.807 | .9999 | 0.25 | |
| Nugget | Tenth | 16.10 | 3.133 | .9999 | 0.10 | |
| Philharmoniker | Ounce | 36.5 | 31.105 | .9999 | 1.00 | |
| Philharmoniker | Half | 28 | 15.55 | .9999 | 0.50 | |
| Philharmoniker | Quarter | 22 | 7.78 | .9999 | 0.25 | |
| Philharmoniker | Tenth | 16 | 3.11 | .9999 | 0.10 | |
| Maple | Ounce | 30 | 31.103 | .9999 | 1.00 | |
| Maple | Half | 25 | 15.5515 | .9999 | 0.50 | |
| Maple | Quarter | 20 | 7.7850 | .9999 | 0.25 | |
| Maple | Tenth | 16 | 3.120 | .9999 | 0.10 | |
| Maple | 1/15 | 15 | 2.0735 | .9999 | 0.0666 | |
| Maple | 1/20 | 14 | 1.5551 | .9999 | 0.0500 | |
| Panda | Ounce | 32.103 | 31.1036 | .999 | 1.00 | |
| Panda | Half | 27 | 15.5517 | .999 | 0.50 | |
| Panda | Quarter | 21.95 | 7.7758 | .999 | 0.25 | |
| Panda | Tenth | 17.95 | 3.1103 | .999 | 0.10 | |
| Panda | 1/15 | - | 2.0735 | .999 | 0.0666 | |
| Panda | 1/20 | 13.92 | 1.5552 | .999 | 0.0500 | |
| Sovereign | Full | 22.05 | 7.98 | .917 | 0.2354 | |
| Sovereign | Half | 19.30 | 3.99 | .917 | 0.1177 | |
| Britannia | Ounce | 32.69 | 34.050 | .917 | 1.00 | |
| Britannia | Half | 27.00 | 17.025 | .917 | 0.50 | |
| Britannia | Quarter | 22.00 | 8.513 | .917 | 0.25 | |
| Britannia | Tenth | 16.50 | 3.142 | .917 | 0.10 | |
| Kruger | Ounce | 32.70 | 33.93 | .917 | 1.00 | |
| Kruger | Half | 27.00 | 16.97 | .917 | 0.50 | |
| Kruger | Quarter | 22.00 | 8.48 | .917 | 0.25 | |
| Kruger | Tenth | 16.50 | 3.93 | .917 | 0.10 | |
| Eagle | Ounce | 32.70 | 34.050 | .917 | 1.00 | |
| Eagle | Half | 27.00 | 17.025 | .917 | 0.50 | |
| Eagle | Quarter | 22.00 | 8.513 | .917 | 0.25 | |
| Eagle | Tenth | 16.50 | 3.142 | .917 | 0.10 |
Notes on Above Table
Size = Fine gold weight in troy ounces.Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Alloy = Millesimal fineness
Other Comparisons
Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.| Country | Coin | Start | Design | Sizes | Small | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nugget | 1986 | Gold Nuggets | 4 | Tenth | Ounce | |
| Nugget | 1989 | Kangaroos | 4 | Tenth | Ounce | |
| Nugget - LBC | 1991 | Kangaroos | 3 | Two Ounce | Kilo | |
| Philharmoniker | 1989 | Vienna Philharmonic | 4 | Tenth | Ounce | |
| Maple | 1979 | Maple Leaf | 6 | 1/20 | Ounce | |
| Panda | 1982 | Panda | 5 | 1/20 | Ounce | |
| Sovereign | 1817 | St. George | 1 | .2354 | .2354 | |
| Britannia | 1987 | Britannia | 4 | Tenth | Ounce | |
| Kruger | 1967 | Springbok | 4 | Tenth | Ounce | |
| Eagle | 1986 | Eagles | 4 | Tenth | Ounce |
Notes on Above Table
Start = First year of issue.Small = Smallest size issued.
Large = Largest size issued.
British Gold Sovereigns
Chinese Gold Pandas
British Gold Britannias
Canadian Maples
American Eagles
Austrian Philharmonikers
Australian Nuggets
South African Krugerrands
Manx Cat Crowns
US Fine Gold Buffalos
Australian Lunar Calendar Series
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