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This page contains our current information on all currently known gold Engelhard rounds.  Presented below, we define all currently known varieties with pictures and mintage estimates. There may be some examples we haven’t encountered yet, or possible some assay cards we don’t have within our archives. As such, we welcome collectors to share any new discoveries with us.  We hope you enjoy your visit!

EXAMPLENAMEOBVERSEREVERSECOMMENTARYSAMPLE
SERIAL
NUMBERS
ESTIMATED
MINTAGE
1:10oz 1981 GOLD PROSPECTOR1981
1/10oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR

[U.S.A. 1981] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard MC ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [ONE-TENTH TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1981 1/10oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

1:10OZ 1981 ASSAY CARD
N/A<7,500
1:10oz 1982 GOLD PROSPECTOR1982
1/10oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1982] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle] [★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [ONE-TENTH TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1982 1/10oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

1:10OZ 1982 ASSAY CARD
N/A<10,000
1:10oz 1983 GOLD PROSPECTOR1983
1/10oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1983] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE]  [ONE-TENTH TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1983 1/10oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

1:10OZ 1983 ASSAY CARD
N/A<5,000
1:10oz 1985 GOLD PROSPECTOR1985
1/10oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1985] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][ENGELHARD] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [1/10 TROY OUNCE 999.9 FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1985 1/10oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in two variety of sealed assay card, pictured below.  Note the bottom assay card is far less frequently seen.
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N/A<2,500
s-l16002s-l16001986
1/10oz
GOLD
LIBERTY ROUND
[Head of Statue of Liberty] [1886 CENTENNIAL 1986][LIBERTY TRADE GOLD ™] [MADE IN U.S.A.] [.9999 FINE GOLD 1/4 TROY OUNCE] [E] [©1986 MTB]Gold centennial commemorative round produced to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.  The Statue of Liberty was gifted by France to the United States in 1886.  Produced in 1oz class gold, platinum and silver as well as fractional class silver by Engelhard for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank. Originally issued in pendant form.  Additional information regarding the MTB counterstamp may be found at this LINK.N/A<100
1:10oz 1986 GOLD PROSPECTOR1986
1/10oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1986] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][ENGELHARD] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [1/10 TROY OUNCE 999.9 FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1986 1/10oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  These are believed to have been originally issued in sealed assay cards.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.
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N/A<1,000
1:10OZ GOLD AUSTRALIA ROUND1981
1/10oz
AUSTRALIAN

GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[ENGELHARD] [Engelhard ‘E’ Logo] [ONE TENTH TROY OZ.] [FINE GOLD] [999.9] [AUSTRALIA]
[1/10 TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Image of Australia with 999•9 Center] [3•110g] [ENGELHARD]
Rarely seen 1/10oz Engelhard Australia gold round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

1:10 AUSTRALIA ASSAY CARD
N/A<1,000
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1/4oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1981] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle]
[★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [QUARTER TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]
1981 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

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N/A<2,500
1:4oz 1982 GOLD PROSPECTOR1982
1/4oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1982] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [QUARTER TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1982 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

¼ oz 1982 Gold Prospector Assay Card
N/A<5,000
1:4OZ 1983 GOLD PROSPECTOR1983
1/4oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1983] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [QUARTER TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1983 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

1:4oz 1983 ASSAY CARD
N/A<5,000
1:4OZ 1984 GOLD PROSPECTOR1984
1/4oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1984] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [QUARTER TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1984 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

1:4OZ 1984 ASSAY CARD
N/A<7,500
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1/4oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1984] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD ★] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [QUARTER TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1984 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.  Our thanks to Daniel C. for providing the assay card photos!
engelhard_quarter_gold_1984
N/A<1,000
1:4OZ 1985 GOLD PROSPECTOR1985
1/4oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1985] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD ★] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [QUARTER TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1985 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

1:4OZ 1985 ASSAY CARD
N/A<7,500
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1/4oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1985] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][ENGELHARD] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [1/4 TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1985 1/4oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.
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N/A<2,000
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1/4oz
GOLD
LIBERTY ROUND
[Head of Statue of Liberty] [1886 CENTENNIAL 1986][LIBERTY TRADE GOLD ™] [MADE IN U.S.A.] [.9999 FINE GOLD 1/4 TROY OUNCE] [E] [©1986 MTB]Gold centennial commemorative round produced to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.  The Statue of Liberty was gifted by France to the United States in 1886.  Produced in 1oz class gold, platinum and silver as well as fractional class silver by Engelhard for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank. Originally issued in pendant form.  Additional information regarding the MTB counterstamp may be found at this LINK.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.
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N/A<100
1:2OZ 1981 GOLD PROSPECTOR1981
1/2oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1981] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard MC ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [HALF TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1981 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

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N/A<7,500
1:2OZ 1982 GOLD PROSPECTOR1982
1/2oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1982] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [HALF TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1982 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

1:2oz ASSAY CARD
N/A<7,500
1:2OZ 1983 GOLD PROSPECTOR1983
1/2oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1983] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [HALF TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1983 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

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N/A<5,000
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1/2oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1984] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [HALF TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1984 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.
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N/A<250
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1/2oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1985] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][ENGELHARD] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [1/2 TROY OUNCE 999.9 FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1985 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.
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N/A<1,500
1:2OZ 1986 GOLD PROSPECTOR1986
1/2oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1986] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][ENGELHARD] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [1/2 TROY OUNCE 999.9 FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1986 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  
Originally issued in sealed ‘flag’ assay card, pictured below.
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N/A<2,500
1:2OZ 1987 GOLD PROSPECTOR1987
1/2oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1987] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][ENGELHARD] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [1/2 TROY OUNCE 999.9 FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1987 1/2oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed ‘flag’ assay card, pictured below.

1:2oz 1987 ASSAY CARD
N/A<1,000
101986
1/2oz
GOLD
LIBERTY ROUND
[Head of Statue of Liberty] [1886 CENTENNIAL 1986][LIBERTY TRADE GOLD ™] [MADE IN U.S.A.] [.9999 FINE GOLD 1/2 TROY OUNCE] [E] [©1986 MTB]Gold centennial commemorative round produced to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.  The Statue of Liberty was gifted by France to the United States in 1886.  Produced in 1oz class gold, platinum and silver as well as fractional class silver by Engelhard for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank. Originally issued in pendant form.  Additional information regarding the MTB counterstamp may be found at this LINKN/A<100
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1/2oz
GOLD
COTTON
ROUND
[Custom COTTON Logo] [1987][ENGELHARD] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [1/2 TROY OUNCE 999.9 FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1987 1/2oz gold round produced by Engelhard for the Cotton Industry as a promotional piece.N/A<10
3:4OZ 19-86 COMMAND GOLD ROUND1986
‘COMMAND’
3/4oz
GOLD
ROUND
[COMMAND Custom Logo][ENGELHARD] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [3/4 TROY OUNCE 999.9 FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]Exceedingly rare 3/4oz gold round produced by Engelhard for Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation in 1986.  Five known surviving examples of 12 total issued.  Originally issued in a presentation box, pictured below.  Additional information regarding COMMAND and FMC may be found at this LINK.
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N/A12
1OZ 1975 GOLD PROSPECTOR1975
1oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1975] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD ★] [Engelhard MC ‘E’ Logo] [ONE TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1975 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round, first year of issuance.N/A<10,000
1OZ 1976 GOLD PROSPECTOR1976
1oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1976] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard MC ‘E’ Logo] [99.95 PURE] [ONE TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1976 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.N/A<10,000
1OZ 1977 GOLD PROSPECTOR1977
1oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1977] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard MC ‘E’ Logo] [99.95 PURE] [ONE TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1977 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.N/A<10,000
1OZ 1980 GOLDEN BEAVER1980
1oz
GOLD
BEAVER
DOMINION

ROUND
[EDWARDUS DEI GRATIA REX IMPERATOR] [CANADA 1980] [Portrait Bust Image of Edward VII] [Beaded Outer Circle][INTER-GOLD CANADA LTEE] [1oz 9999 FINE GOLD OR PUR 24K] [Image of Beaver] [BEAVER/CASTOR] [Serial Number] [ENGELHARD] [Beaded Outer Circle] 1oz round, produced in proof variety in 1980.  Obverse depicts KinG Edward VII and reads “EDWARDVS VII DEI GRATIA REX IMPERATOR CANADA” which is Latin for “Edward VII – By the Grace of God, King and Emperor of Canada” originally issued in proof case with Certificate of Authenticity, pictured below.  Although the silver and gold set pictured includes the gold Engelhard round, it is accompanied by a Johnson and Matthey silver round.  Our high serial number of record is 6442, so it is possible the planned mintage of 10,000 units was ended early, similar to the set of four 100g London Hallmark Series ingots.ScanScreen Shot 2017-03-29 at 8.11.18 AMIMG_1068IMG_10692088
3414
3681
3969
4318
4431
4905
5442
5895
6442
<10,000
1OZ 1980 GOLD PROSPECTOR1980
1oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1980] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard MC ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [ONE TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1980 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round. Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

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N/A<20,000
1OZ 1982 GOLD PROSPECTOR1982
1oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1982] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [ONE TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1982 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

1OZ 1982 ASSAY CARD
N/A<15,000
1OZ 1983 GOLD PROSPECTOR1983
1oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1983] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD 24 KARAT ★] [Engelhard ‘E’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [ONE TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1983 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

1OZ 1983 ASSAY CARD
N/A<10,000
1OZ 1984 GOLD PROSPECTOR1984
1oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1984] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD ★] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [ONE TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1984 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

1OZ 1984 ASSAY CARD
N/A<20,000
1OZ 1985 GOLD PROSPECTOR1985
1oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1985] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][★ ENGELHARD ★] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [ONE TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1985 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

1OZ 1985 ASSAY CARD
N/A<15,000
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1oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1985] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][ENGELHARD] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [999.9 PURE] [ONE TROY OUNCE FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1985 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed assay card, pictured below.

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N/A<2,500
1OZ 1986 GOLD PROSPECTOR1986
1oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1986] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][ENGELHARD] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [ONE TROY OUNCE 999.9 FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1986 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed ‘flag’ assay card, pictured below.

1oz 1986 Gold Prospector Assay Card
N/A<5,000
1oz 1986 LIBERTY GOLD ROUND1986
1oz
GOLD
LIBERTY
ROUND
[Head of Statue of Liberty] [1886 CENTENNIAL 1986][LIBERTY TRADE GOLD ™] [MADE IN U.S.A.] [.9999 FINE GOLD 1 TROY OUNCE] [E] [©1986 MTB]Gold centennial commemorative round produced to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.  The Statue of Liberty was gifted by France to the United States in 1886.  Produced in 1oz class gold, platinum and silver as well as fractional class silver by Engelhard for Manfra, Tordella & Brooks, a bullion bank. Additional information regarding the MTB counterstamp may be found at this LINK.N/A<500
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1oz
GOLD
PROSPECTOR
[U.S.A. 1987] [Image of Prospector] [THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR] [Beaded Outer Circle][ENGELHARD]  [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [ONE TROY OUNCE 999.9 FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1987 1oz Engelhard Gold Prospector round.  Originally issued in sealed ‘flag’ assay card, pictured below.

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N/A<2,500
1oz 1987 GOLD COTTOM ROUND1987
1oz
GOLD
COTTON
ROUND
[Custom COTTON Logo] [1987][ENGELHARD] [Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Logo] [ONE TROY OUNCE 999.9 FINE GOLD] [Beaded Outer Circle]1987 1oz gold round produced by Engelhard for the Cotton Industry as a promotional piece.  One known example.N/A<25