1/4 oz Gold Coins

Quarter-ounce gold coins occupy a well-defined niche within the gold coin market, offering the same .9999 or .9167 fine gold content and official government backing found in full-ounce issues — scaled down to a 1/4 troy oz (or near-equivalent) format. This weight class is produced by some of the world's most recognized sovereign mints, making it one of the more standardized and broadly collected segments of the gold coin market.

The coins in this category represent flagship bullion programs from multiple countries and minting traditions. The Gold American Eagle (1/4 oz, $10 face value) is struck in 22-karat .9167 fine gold with copper and silver alloy for durability. The Gold Canadian Maple Leaf carries its signature .9999 fine purity and radial-line security field. The Gold Britannia, issued by the Royal Mint, meets .9999 fineness in its modern strikes. The Gold Krugerrand — the coin that effectively launched the modern bullion market in 1967 — is also 22-karat, alloyed for hardness. The Mexican 10 Pesos, a classic pre-1921 and post-1921 issue in .900 fine gold, weighs approximately .2411 troy oz, placing it naturally alongside true quarter-ounce coins in this weight class.

At Lone Star Coins, this collection spans the coins listed above across a range of available years, all priced against the live spot market. Inventory is stocked at our San Antonio showroom and available to ship nationwide or pick up in person. Buyers interested in other sizes may also want to browse our 1/10 oz and 1/2 oz gold coin collections.