1 oz Gold Coins

One-ounce gold coins are the flagship denomination of the world's major sovereign minting programs, combining a full troy ounce of fine gold with legal-tender status and broadly recognized designs. The category spans bullion strikes intended for straightforward gold accumulation as well as collector-grade proof and special-issue formats. Gold content and fineness vary slightly by program — the American Eagle is .9167 fine (22-karat), while the Buffalo, Maple Leaf, Krugerrand, Britannia, and Philharmonic are each .9999 fine, and Chinese Panda coins are issued in 30-gram weights at .999 fineness rather than a full troy ounce.

Each program carries its own design heritage. The Gold American Eagle has featured Augustus Saint-Gaudens' striding Liberty obverse since 1986. The Gold Buffalo, introduced in 2004, adapts James Earle Fraser's classic 1913 Buffalo Nickel motif. The Krugerrand, first struck in 1967, was the world's first modern gold bullion coin. The Maple Leaf debuted in 1979 and helped establish the .9999 fine standard now common across the industry. The Austrian Philharmonic and British Britannia each draw on their nations' cultural iconography and have built strong collector followings alongside their bullion roles. The 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle stands apart as a numismatic tribute to Saint-Gaudens' original Ultra High Relief design, struck to collector-grade standards with Box and Certificate of Authenticity.

Lone Star Coins carries a broad selection within this category — random-year bullion examples for buyers focused on gold content, current-date issues including 2026-dated Eagles and Buffalos for date collectors, and specialty pieces like the 2009 Ultra High Relief. Pricing reflects the live spot market. All items are in stock in San Antonio and available for in-store pickup or nationwide shipping. Buyers interested in fractional sizes may also want to browse our ½ oz and ¼ oz Gold Coins collections.