GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Expensive Gold Coin
The most expensive gold coin ever sold at auction was the 1933 Double Eagle, which fetched $18.9 million in 2002.
In this post, we explore the world of rare and valuable gold coins, focusing on remarkable auction sales and historical pieces that have captured the attention of collectors worldwide. From the record-breaking $18.9 million sale of the 1933 Double Eagle to the exquisite craftsmanship of the Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin series, we delve into the fascinating realm of numismatics where precious metals and artistry intertwine to create exclusive and sought-after treasures.
Statistic 1
"The most expensive gold coin that has ever been sold at auction is the 1933 Double Eagle with a price of $18.9 million."
Statistic 2
"The coin was sold in a Sotheby's auction in June 2021."
Statistic 3
"The 1933 Double Eagle is over three times more expensive than the second most expensive coin ever sold, the 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar, which fetched $10 million at a 2013 auction."
Statistic 4
"The 1933 Double Eagle was struck by the United States Mint and is 90% gold, 10% copper alloy."
Statistic 5
"The Brasher Doubloon, an American gold coin from 1787, sold for $7.4 million in 2011."
Statistic 6
"The 1804 Class I Original Draped Bust Dollar, made of gold and sold privately (not at auction), reportedly sold for a price between $7.5 million and $8 million."
Statistic 7
"The 1856 British Guiana One-Cent Magenta is the most expensive coin ever from British Guiana, although not made of gold, but made from Magenta, sold for nearly $9.5 million."
Statistic 8
"The most expensive gold coin on Earth estimated in weight is the 1 tonne Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin, manufactured for $53 million."
Statistic 9
"Only a single 1-tonne Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin has ever been made."
Statistic 10
"The coin contains 99.99% pure gold."
Statistic 11
"The coin measures nearly 80 centimeters wide and over 12 centimeters deep."
Statistic 12
"The coin depicts a kangaroo on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other."
Statistic 13
"The 1-tonne coin was part of the Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coin series, which had its inaugural release in 1990."
Statistic 14
"The smallest coin in the Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coin series measures just 1.5552 grams."
Statistic 15
"Since 2017, all coins in the Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coin series feature a security detail with a micro-laser engraved letter within each coin’s 'AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO' heading."
Statistic 16
"The 1933 Double Eagle held the previous record for the most expensive coin ever sold at auction, having fetched $7.59 million when it was last sold in 2002."
Statistic 17
"The 1933 Double Eagle's $18.9 million sale price made it not only the most valuable gold coin, but also the most valuable coin of any kind ever sold."
Jannik Lindner
Can You Trust Our Report?
The statistics are checked by us and then entered into the database. Our market data reports have been linked to by some of the largest publishers and companies on the Internet.
