Fractional Gold Coins

Fractional gold coins are official government-minted gold coins struck in weights smaller than one troy ounce — typically 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, and smaller — while carrying the same legal-tender status and purity guarantees as their full-ounce counterparts. They offer access to gold bullion in smaller, more granular denominations without departing from the world's most recognized sovereign issues.

The category spans some of the most storied series in modern and classic gold coinage. The Gold American Eagle, introduced by the U.S. Mint in 1986, is struck in .9167 fine gold and features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' classic obverse design; fractional sizes run from 1/2 oz down to 1/10 oz. The South African Krugerrand — the world's first modern bullion coin, debuted in 1967 — is alloyed to .9167 fineness and carries a copper tint distinctive among gold bullion. The Gold Canadian Maple Leaf, issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, is one of the purest mainstream bullion coins at .9999 fine gold. Mexican Pesos, including the 2, 10, and 20 Peso denominations, are historic pre-decimal gold coins struck in .900 fine gold, with actual gold content ranging from roughly .048 troy oz to .4823 troy oz — making them among the most accessible fractional gold coins by price point.

At Lone Star Coins, this collection includes fractional examples across all of the series above, spanning multiple years and weight increments. Pricing is tied to the live spot market and inventory is maintained in our San Antonio showroom, available for same-day pickup or nationwide shipping. Buyers looking for full-ounce options will find those listed in our broader Gold Coins collection.