Spot as of Sep 8, 2026 8:25 AM · $1 move in gold changes this coin by $0.5000
What this coin is
Canadian $200 commemorative gold proofs, generally 1990–2012. 22k, 0.500 oz — the same gold as the 1977–1986 $100. Face value $200 does not mean more gold than those $100s.
What is written on the coin
Elizabeth II, 200 DOLLARS, CANADA, and a commemorative reverse that changes by year.
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. Common commemorative $200 proofs. 22k, 0.500 oz — same gold as the 1977–1986 $100. Later $200 coins can be 1 oz .9999; those are not this type. 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 We do not publish a year-by-year mintage table here because melt is the same for this composition.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 1990–2012 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
About 17 g, 22k. Some later $200 coins are 1 oz .9999 — those are not this page. Weigh and read the fineness.
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.
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 |
Gold chart
Where gold has been.
Melt alert
Email me if this coin’s melt crosses a number I set.
Questions people ask
How much pure gold is in a Canada $200 gold 22k (½ oz)?
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 $200 gold 22k (½ oz) 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 $200 gold 22k (½ oz)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 $200 gold 22k (½ oz) 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.
← All gold types · Full catalog
Share