1996 W [PROOF] $5 American Gold Eagle — Coin Value
$5 American Gold EagleWhat the 1996 W [PROOF] $5 American Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1996 W [PROOF] $5 American Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $483 · MS66 $525. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 1.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- $5 American Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1996
- Mint
- W
- Release date
- January 1, 1996
1996 W [PROOF] $5 American Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1996 W [PROOF] $5 American Gold Eagle runs around $483, a certified MS62 about null, and a high-grade MS66 commands $525.
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 | $483 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $525 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $49.99 / $3,200 / $12,750 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 29, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $49.99–$12,750.00 (median $3,200.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate resale value of the ungraded 1996 W $5 American Gold Eagle?
- The ungraded 1996 W $5 American Gold Eagle is valued at approximately $483.
- How much more is an MS66 graded version worth compared to ungraded?
- An MS66 graded version of this coin is valued at $525, which is higher than the ungraded value.
- What specific series and year is this American Gold Eagle?
- This is a 1996 W series $5 American Gold Eagle.