$4,393.20 / troy oz
Spot as of Sep 8, 2026 8:25 AM · $1 move in gold changes this coin by $0.5000
PhotoNot on file yet — specs below are mint weight.
What this coin is
1976 Montreal Olympics $100 in 22k gold. 16.97 g, 25 mm, 0.500 oz gold. Proof. Twice the gold of the 14k uncirculated 1976 $100 with the same Olympic design.
What is written on the coin
Same Olympic goddess reverse. Proof fields. Smaller diameter than the 14k piece.
Metal content (the melt spec)
Mint specification: 16.9655 grams at 91.67% fine, which is 0.50000 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Formula: grams × fineness ÷ 31.1034768. Date and mintmark do not change that number. Proof, 25 mm, 16.97 g, 22k. 0.500 oz gold. The 14k 1976 $100 is larger, lighter, and half the gold. Melt today is $2,196.60 per coin at $4,393.20 gold.
Mintage
Mintage varies by date. We do not publish a year-by-year mintage table here because melt is the same for this composition. A scarce date or a high grade can be worth more than melt; a common worn piece is often near melt.
A little history
This type belongs to the 1976 period in Canada. Use the date on the coin to confirm you have this composition, not a later clad or debased issue of the same design.
How to tell you have this type
25 mm and about 17 g. If it is 27 mm and 13 g, use the 14k page — half the gold.
Date and mintmark do not change the metal on this page. Collector value is a different market — a shop looks at date, mint, and condition. Melt is the floor.
Same look, different composition: Canada $100 Olympic gold 14k (1976). Use the page that matches what you actually have — karat and weight change the melt.
Melt / coin$2,196.60
Gold spot$4,393.20
AGW0.50000 oz
Gross weight16.966 g
Fineness91.67%
Gross troy oz0.5455
Face$100.00
Coins / oz2.00
If you want to sell Find a shop near you
A local coin shop can make an offer. Melt is the metal floor, not a quote. Many shops buy generic gold and silver as a percent of that number.
Before you sell
Usually near melt
If the coin is damaged or heavily worn, melt is a fair starting number. If it looks special, check collector solds before you sell.
Melt is the metal floor. A shop looks at date, mint, and condition. We list 417 types and ~10,500 melt values.
Quick amounts
Using $4,393.20 gold.
| You have | Pure oz | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.5000 | $2,196.60 |
| 10 coins | 5.0000 | $21,966.00 |
| 20 coins | 10.0000 | $43,932.00 |
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Related types
Same metal, nearby coins.
Canada $100 Olympic gold 14k (1976)
1976 · 0.25000 AGW
$1,098.30
Canada $100 gold 22k (1977–1986)
1977–1986 · 0.50000 AGW
$2,196.60
Canada $100 gold 14k (1987–2003)
1987–2003 · 0.25000 AGW
$1,098.30
Canada $100 gold 14k (2004–date)
2004–date · 0.22500 AGW
$988.47
Canada $200 gold 22k (½ oz)
1990–2012 · 0.50000 AGW
$2,196.60
Canada Maple Leaf 1/2 oz gold
1986–date · 0.50000 AGW
$2,196.60
Canada $20 gold Confederation (1967)
1967 · 0.52880 AGW
$2,323.12
Canada Maple Leaf 1/4 oz gold
1982–date · 0.25000 AGW
$1,098.30
Canada Maple Leaf 1/2 oz gold
1986–date · 0.50000 AGW
$2,196.60
Canada $20 gold Confederation (1967)
1967 · 0.52880 AGW
$2,323.12
Canada Maple Leaf 1/4 oz gold
1982–date · 0.25000 AGW
$1,098.30
Questions people ask
How much pure gold is in a Canada $100 Olympic gold 22k (1976)?
Mint spec is 16.966 grams at 91.67% fine, which is 0.50000 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Date and mintmark do not change that.
What is a Canada $100 Olympic gold 22k (1976) worth in melt today?
At gold spot of $4,393.20 per troy oz, one coin’s melt is $2,196.60. Multiply by how many you have. A rare date or a nice grade can sell for more than melt.
How many Canada $100 Olympic gold 22k (1976)s equal one ounce of gold?
About 2.00 coins equal 1.00 troy oz of pure gold at mint weight.
Does mintmark change the melt value?
No. Mintmark and date do not change the metal for this composition. A Mexico City (Mo) piece and another mint of the same spec have the same melt. Collector premiums still follow date, mint, and grade.
Is melt what I should sell this Canada $100 Olympic gold 22k (1976) for?
Most common circulated examples trade close to the metal. Better grade, proofs, and scarce dates are the exceptions. If the coin is damaged or heavily worn, melt is a fair starting number. If it looks special, check collector solds before you sell.
Does every coin that looks like this have the same melt?
No. See also the Canada $100 Olympic gold 14k (1976) — same look, different composition (karat, plating, or a later weight cut). Melt only applies to the spec on this page.
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