Specifications
- Country
- United States
- Years
- Specification in force, 31 U.S.C. §5112(a)(11)
- Metal
- Gold
- Gross weight
- 31.1035 g
- Fineness ‰
- 999.9 ‰
- Fine metal
- 31.1004 g
Weight
Calculate by weight and fineness
Source & licence
- Official text
- 31 U.S.C. §5112 (United States Code, 2023 ed., govinfo.gov) (a)(11)
- Quote
A $50 gold coin that is of an appropriate size and thickness, as determined by the Secretary, weighs 1 ounce, and contains 99.99 percent pure gold.
- Reuse terms
- Public domain: United States Government work (17 U.S.C. §105)
Source: United States Code / Statutes at Large (govinfo.gov, GPO). In case of doubt, the English version of this page prevails.