$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
Annual Canadian $100 gold proofs, 1977–1986. 22k, 16.97 g, 0.500 oz. Design changes every year (Silver Jubilee, unity geese, Year of the Child, and so on). Melt is a half ounce, not a quarter.
What is written on the coin
Elizabeth II, 100 DOLLARS, CANADA, and that year’s commemorative reverse. Reeded edge.
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. Annual proof, different design each year. 16.97 g, 22k, 0.500 oz. From 1987 the $100 dropped to 14k and 0.250 oz. 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 We do not publish a year-by-year mintage table here because melt is the same for this composition.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
After 1986 the Mint cut the $100 to 14k and 0.250 oz. Do not price a 1987–2003 $100 as this half-ounce type.
How to tell you have this type
Years 1977–1986, about 17 g. 1987 and later $100s are 14k and lighter.
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 gold 14k (1987–2003). 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 22k (1976)
1976 · 0.50000 AGW
$2,196.60
Canada $100 gold 14k (1987–2003)
1987–2003 · 0.25000 AGW
$1,098.30
Canada $100 Olympic gold 14k (1976)
1976 · 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 gold 22k (1977–1986)?
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 gold 22k (1977–1986) 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 gold 22k (1977–1986)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 gold 22k (1977–1986) 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 gold 14k (1987–2003) — same look, different composition (karat, plating, or a later weight cut). Melt only applies to the spec on this page.
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