1/10 oz Gold Coins

The 1/10 troy ounce gold coin — 3.1103 grams of certified precious metal from a sovereign government mint — is the most affordable way to own genuine, legally issued gold bullion. Every coin in our tenth-ounce selection comes from one of the world's major minting institutions: the US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Perth Mint, or The Royal Mint. Each carries its issuing government's legal tender status, each is struck to investment-grade purity standards, and each is priced daily at competitive spot-based rates. At the 1/10 oz level, the barrier to owning real, government-certified gold drops to its lowest point in the bullion coin market.

Fresh Desert Gold Co. carries 1/10 oz gold coins from four sovereign mints, plus the Valcambi 10x1/10 oz Gold Combibar — a unique product that gives you ten individually separable 1/10 oz pieces of .9999 fine gold in a single assay-certified package. Whether you are buying your first gold coin, building a monthly accumulation strategy at a manageable budget, or looking for the most meaningful gift available at an accessible price, our tenth-ounce selection covers the full range of what the market offers at this weight.

Complete 1/10 oz Gold Coin Selection

The 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle BU, struck by the US Mint in 22-karat gold, is the smallest denomination in the Gold Eagle series and the most-purchased gold coin format by new investors in North America. It contains exactly 1/10 troy ounce of gold, carries official US legal tender status of $5, and is specifically approved for Gold IRA inclusion under IRS regulations. The Walking Liberty design and heraldic eagle make it one of the most recognizable gold coins in existence — even at this compact size.

The 1/10 oz Canadian Gold Maple Leaf (year varies) is struck in .9999 fine gold by the Royal Canadian Mint — making it the purest 1/10 oz sovereign gold coin available. The Maple Leaf design and RCM quality are recognized globally. The 1/10 oz Australian Kangaroo Nugget (year varies) from Perth Mint is a government-guaranteed .9999 fine coin with Perth Mint's annual changing Kangaroo reverse design — giving it both bullion value and annual collector appeal. The 1/10 oz British Gold Britannia (year varies) from The Royal Mint completes the sovereign coin selection at the tenth-ounce level, struck in .9999 fine gold with the classic Britannia design.

The Valcambi 10x1/10 oz Gold Combibar — Ten Coins in One Package

The Valcambi 10x1/10 oz Gold Combibar is one of the most practical gold products at this weight class. It is a single assay-certified piece of .9999 fine gold scored into ten individually separable 1/10 oz sections. The entire Combibar holds 1 troy ounce of gold total — giving you the per-ounce premium efficiency of a one-ounce purchase while retaining the ability to separate individual 1/10 oz pieces for gifting, trading, or selling without touching the rest of your holding.

For investors who want the cost efficiency of a larger purchase combined with the flexibility of fractional pieces, the Combibar is a uniquely practical solution. Each individual 1/10 oz section breaks off cleanly along pre-scored lines and retains its assay-verified gold content. The full Combibar comes in sealed assay packaging from Valcambi Suisse, Switzerland's largest precious metals refiner.

1/10 oz Gold Coins as an Entry Point and Gift

Tenth-ounce gold coins serve two buyer profiles particularly well. For first-time investors, a 1/10 oz Gold Eagle or Maple Leaf is the ideal starting point — it is the real thing, from a real government mint, at the most accessible price. You can add to your position over time, moving to quarter-ounce and full-ounce pieces as your confidence and investment budget grow. The 1/10 oz format is also one of the most distinctive gifts available. A 1/10 oz Gold Eagle in its original US Mint packaging, or a 1/10 oz Maple Leaf, is a gift that will still be valuable in 50 years — which is more than can be said for most conventional presents.

Monthly Dollar-Cost Averaging at the 1/10 oz Level

Dollar-cost averaging — buying a fixed dollar amount of gold each month regardless of price — is a strategy widely used by investors who want to build a gold position systematically without trying to time the market. At the 1/10 oz level, the per-purchase amount is low enough to fit into most monthly budgets. Over time, consistent monthly purchases build a meaningful gold holding while averaging out the price across different market conditions. Tenth-ounce coins from sovereign mints retain maximum resale liquidity — you can sell them to any dealer worldwide when the time comes.