Modern Gold
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Spanning 1984 to the present day, the Modern Gold catalog contains 98 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 2021-W Modern Gold at just 1,878 struck and the highest-value variant is the 2000-W Modern Gold at up to $2,600 in top grade.
Modern Gold · All Strikes Mintage by Year
Peak 866KCombined mintage per year across every strike type (circulated, proof, and specimen) and all mintmarks.
About the Modern Gold
The Modern Gold commemorative coins from 1984-present provide metal collectors with beautiful pieces of coinage to admire and collect. Since 1984, the United States Mint has released many special gold coins to commemorate significant events and individuals.
The modern gold coins come in quarter-ounce, one-twelfth-ounce, one-quarter-ounce and one-tenth-ounce sizes each with a thickness of 1.28mm. Each coin is made up of .9167 fine gold, also known as 22-karat gold, that is alloyed with 3% copper to make the coins durable and more resistant to scratching. The gold coins feature a classic, conservative design that preserves their versatile presentation.
These gold coins provide a variety of historic and patriotic themes to choose from, such as the Gold Buffalo coins released in 2006 to honor the contributions of Native Americans, the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Gold Coins from 2004 which celebrates the 1804-1806 Corps of Discovery Expedition, and the 2006 US Mint American Eagle anniversary coins that commemorate the 20th anniversary of the American Eagle gold bullion series. As well as capturing important historic events, many of the coins celebrate iconic U.S. figures such as the ones released to honor President John F. Kennedy, President Reagan, and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court William Rehnquist.
Modern Gold 1984-present coins offer metal collectors an ideal balance of aesthetic value, coin composition, accessibility, and historic significance. The multiple sizes and designs make them a attractive addition to any collection. Those interested in collecting gold coins of this era have a vast selection of coins issued between 1984 and today, each with its own unique story.
Looking for coins from a specific year across every denomination? Browse US coin values by year →
Which Modern Gold coins do collectors actually own? See the 2026 rarity & ownership report →
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Modern Gold minted?
- The Modern Gold was minted by United States from 1984 to the present day.
- How many Modern Gold coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 4,275,471 Modern Gold coins were struck.
- What mintmarks exist for the Modern Gold?
- Modern Gold coins were struck with the following mintmarks: D, P, S, W. Some years were also produced without a mintmark.
- What is the Modern Gold made of?
- The Modern Gold is made of gold (.900), weighs 8.359 grams, and measures 21.6 mm in diameter.
- How much is a Modern Gold worth?
- Value depends on year, mintmark, and condition. Common dates in average circulated condition trade for near face value, while the rarest varieties in top grade can fetch up to $2,600. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.