The 20 Mark gold coin of the German Empire was struck in 900 gold and carries 7.168 g of fine gold. Wilhelm II pieces are common enough to trade close to melt, while short-lived regional rulers can be worth far more to collectors — worth checking before selling as scrap.
German Empire 20 Mark FAQ
How much gold is in a German Empire 20 Mark?
A German Empire 20 Mark weighs 7.965 g gross at 0.9 fineness, so it contains 7.168 g of pure gold.
How is the melt value of a German Empire 20 Mark calculated?
Multiply the fine gold content of 7.168 g by the current spot price per gram in your currency. The calculator above does this with live prices and multiplies by your quantity.
Will a dealer pay melt value for a German Empire 20 Mark?
Bullion coins usually trade a few percent above melt when buying and slightly below melt when selling back. Expect 90–98% of melt from a specialist dealer and less from a general pawnbroker.
Is a worn German Empire 20 Mark worth less?
Wear removes a little metal but the loss is usually under one percent, so heavily circulated coins are still bought near melt. Damaged or mounted coins may be discounted for extra refining work.
Should I sell a German Empire 20 Mark as scrap?
Only if it has no collector premium. Rare dates, proof issues and original packaging can add well above melt value, so check the date and mintmark before melting.
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