Gold: $2338.40  Silver: $27.26  Platinum: $923.00  90% Junk $1 FV: $19.49  Gold/Silver Ratio: 85.78

Cheapest 1/2 oz Gold Coins Closest to Spot Price

Investment-grade gold coins are a popular choice for owning physical gold. Gold coins are one of the most liquid investment due to their wide recognition in bullion markets. They are a preferred choice for many investors given their purity and portability.

Financial experts often recommend gold as a vehicle to reduce risk while diversifying an investment portfolio. Gold Coins are official currency and most are eligible for inclusion in a precious metals IRA due to the government backing as legal tender.

When shopping for gold coins, FindBullionPrices.com can help narrow your focus by weight denomination and other characteristics to find the best deal from trusted and reputable online dealers. You can filter the weight and type to help find the perfect gold coins for investment.

The list below includes the cheapest gold coins offered by trusted and reputable online bullion dealers sorted by the lowest premium.

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Latest 1/2 oz Gold Coin Price Search Results

Spot Gold Price: $2338.40 per ounce
Product  Dealer  P/oz over Spot  Lowest Price 
2023 1/2 oz Gold Lunar Rabbit Bullion Exchanges
Free Shipping @ $199
$54.85 per coin
(+4.69%)
$1,224.05
Krugerrand 1/2 oz Gold Coin (Random Year) eBay  
Free Shipping Available
$55.43 per coin
(+4.74%)
$1,224.63
2024 Australia 1/2 oz Kangaroo Gold Coin Bullion Exchanges
Free Shipping @ $199
$66.49 per coin
(+5.69%)
$1,235.69
Austria 1/2 oz Gold Philharmonic - Random Year eBay  
Free Shipping Available
$67.39 per coin
(+5.76%)
$1,236.59
2024 American Gold Eagle 1/2 oz Coin BOLD Precious Metals
Free Shipping @ $199
$76.77 per coin
(+6.57%)
$1,245.97
1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coins BOLD Precious Metals
Free Shipping @ $199
$79.72 per coin
(+6.82%)
$1,248.92
Australian Kangaroo 1/2 oz Gold Coin BOLD Precious Metals
Free Shipping @ $199
$80.81 per coin
(+6.91%)
$1,250.01
2024 1/2 oz Gold Armenia Noah's Ark APMEX
Free Shipping @ $199
$81.34 per coin
(+6.96%)
$1,250.54
2024 1/2 oz Somalia Elephant Gold Coin BGASC
Free Shipping @ $199
$81.71 per coin
(+6.99%)
$1,250.91
2024 1/2 oz Krugerrand Gold Coin Silver Gold Bull
Free Shipping @ $199
$82.20 per coin
(+7.03%)
$1,251.40
2024 Austria Philharmonic 1/2 oz Gold Coin eBay  
Free Shipping Available
$86.95 per coin
(+7.44%)
$1,256.15
2024 Britannia 1/2 oz Gold Coin eBay  
Free Shipping Available
$90.42 per coin
(+7.73%)
$1,259.62
1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin - Random Year eBay  
Free Shipping Available
$91.59 per coin
(+7.83%)
$1,260.79
2023 Britannia 1/2 oz Gold Coin eBay  
Free Shipping Available
$96.83 per coin
(+8.28%)
$1,266.03
2023 Austria Philharmonic 1/2 oz Gold Coin Silver Gold Bull
Free Shipping @ $199
$97.27 per coin
(+8.32%)
$1,266.47
2021 1/2 oz Australian Gold Kangaroo Coin (BU) APMEX
Free Shipping @ $199
$100.39 per coin
(+8.59%)
$1,269.59
2024 1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin eBay  
Free Shipping Available
$102.06 per coin
(+8.73%)
$1,271.26
2023 American Gold Eagle 1/2 oz Coin eBay  
Free Shipping Available
$102.88 per coin
(+8.80%)
$1,272.08
2023 1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf eBay  
Free Shipping Available
$103.73 per coin
(+8.87%)
$1,272.93
2019 Australia 1/2 oz Gold Lunar Pig BOLD Precious Metals
Free Shipping @ $199
$105.10 per coin
(+8.99%)
$1,274.30
2020 Australian Kangaroo 1/2 oz Gold Coin APMEX
Free Shipping @ $199
$123.91 per coin
(+10.60%)
$1,293.11
2023 Mexican Libertad 1/2 oz Gold Coin APMEX
Free Shipping @ $199
$131.35 per coin
(+11.23%)
$1,300.55
2022 Austria Philharmonic 1/2 oz Gold Coin APMEX
Free Shipping @ $199
$135.66 per coin
(+11.60%)
$1,304.86
2020 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coin APMEX
Free Shipping @ $199
$176.80 per coin
(+15.12%)
$1,346.00
2021 American Gold Eagle Type 2 1/2 oz Coin Provident Metals
Free Shipping @ $199
$185.22 per coin
(+15.84%)
$1,354.42
Libertad 1/2 oz Gold Coin Random eBay  
Free Shipping Available
$185.82 per coin
(+15.89%)
$1,355.02
2020 Mexican 1/2 oz Libertad Gold Coin APMEX
Free Shipping @ $199
$216.35 per coin
(+18.50%)
$1,385.55
2019 1/2 oz Gold American Eagle $25 Coin JM Bullion
Free Shipping @ $199
$216.92 per coin
(+18.55%)
$1,386.12
2022 American Gold Eagle 1/2 oz Coin BGASC
Free Shipping @ $199
$219.22 per coin
(+18.75%)
$1,388.42
2021 American Gold Eagle Type 1 1/2 oz Coin Money Metals Exchange $245.99 per coin
(+21.04%)
$1,415.19
2023 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand APMEX
Free Shipping @ $199
$276.73 per coin
(+23.67%)
$1,445.93
2018 1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf $20 Coin .9999 Fine JM Bullion
Free Shipping @ $199
$280.72 per coin
(+24.01%)
$1,449.92
2020 1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf APMEX
Free Shipping @ $199
$300.24 per coin
(+25.68%)
$1,469.44
2019 1/2 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin APMEX
Free Shipping @ $199
$300.24 per coin
(+25.68%)
$1,469.44
2024 1/2 oz Topsail Schooner Gold Coin APMEX
Free Shipping @ $199
$525.80 per coin
(+44.97%)
$1,695.00
2022 Australia Kangaroo 1/2 oz Gold Coin APMEX
Free Shipping @ $199
$1281.89 per coin
(+109.64%)
$2,451.09

1/2 oz Gold Coins

Government minted half ounce gold coins are popular with investors due to their price point. Based on today's spot price the melt value of each half oz gold coin is $1169.20. Premiums on coins will vary and that is just an indication of the minimum value. Having a stack of gold coins is a great way to store extra financial security at home that is easily and discretely stashed away.

You can feel the heft when you hold a half ounce coin in your hand, with a general diameter between 26mm to 27mm. Some stackers choose to buy 1/2 oz gold coins from each paycheck to have a savings at home. Following this strategy, buying two coins per month you could easily acquire 12 troy ounces of gold within a year. Buying the cheapest half ounce gold coin closest to spot price each month will help keep premiums to a minimum.

Cheapest 1/2 oz Gold Coins

Many government bullion coins carry the same design across a variety of different weight denominations, making fractional gold very accessible to investors with varying resources. Half ounce gold coins are popular with investors because of the outstanding intrinsic value that comes along with it. Each coin that is added to the stack can bring additional peace-of-mind in the future.

Investors looking for cheapest options have choices from many different reputable sovereign mints and between random year and current year coins. Random year or secondary market 1/2 oz gold coins often have the lowest premiums. They are some of the most popular choices for those looking for the cheapest gold coins.

When shopping for gold coins, many investors will compare the premiums, prices, purity and dealers to determine to most cost effective purchase given the specifics of their portfolio. FindBullionPrices.com pulls the latest prices from a variety of trusted and reputable online bullion dealers to help investors seeking options when buying gold coins.

How much is a 1/2 oz gold coin worth today?

Based on today's spot gold price, each 1 oz gold is worth $1169.20 based on the melt value. In many cases, dealers will pay a premium over the melt value to buy back 1/2 oz gold coins. Buy back prices vary based on dealer.