1996 $5 American Gold Eagle — Coin Value
$5 American Gold EagleWhat the 1996 $5 American Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1996 $5 American Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $487 · MS66 $9,443. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 19.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- $5 American Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1996
- Release date
- January 1, 1996
1996 $5 American Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1996 $5 American Gold Eagle runs around $487, a certified MS62 about null, and a high-grade MS66 commands $9443.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $487 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $9,443 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $49.99 / $4,650 / $12,750 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 30, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $49.99–$12,750.00 (median $4,650.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded 1996 $5 American Gold Eagle?
- An ungraded 1996 $5 American Gold Eagle is currently valued around $428.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 graded version?
- An MS66 graded version of the 1996 $5 American Gold Eagle commands a price of $8142.
- What series does this coin belong to?
- This coin belongs to the $5 American Gold Eagle series and was minted in the year 1996.