About the M4A1-S | Golden Coil
The M4A1-S | Golden Coil is a Covert rifle skin from The Shadow Collection. It was released in CS:GO in September 2015 with the Shadow Case, and it is still one of the most popular M4A1-S skins in CS2.
Its appeal is the look. A gold snake on a matte black body gives it a clean, high-contrast style that suits almost any loadout, and it holds that look well as it wears. It comes from a weapon case and has a StatTrak™ version, so there are usually plenty of copies to compare.
The wear tabs at the top of this page show the current Golden Coil price for each condition.
Design
The Golden Coil has a matte black body with a gold image of a striking snake, surrounded by a floral pattern. Part of the grip has a beige geometric ornament, and the silencer and part of the stock are engraved with a gold pattern that imitates snakeskin. The colors on this page break down as mostly orange and brown, with grey.
The design is the same on every copy. There is no pattern to check, so the look of a particular Golden Coil comes down to its wear and any stickers applied to it.
How to Get the M4A1-S | Golden Coil
There are three ways to get a Golden Coil in CS2.
- Buy it from a marketplace. This is the route most players take, because it lets you pick the exact wear and float. The offers at the top of this page show every marketplace with a listing.
- Open a case. The M4A1-S | Golden Coil drops from the Shadow Case. It is one of two Covert skins in the case, alongside the USP-S | Kill Confirmed. Covert drops are rare, at around 0.64% per case.
- Trade up to it. Ten Classified skins from The Shadow Collection trade up into one of its two Coverts, so the result is either a Golden Coil or a USP-S | Kill Confirmed. The Classified skins in the collection are the AK-47 | Frontside Misty, G3SG1 | Flux, and SSG 08 | Big Iron.
Wear Conditions and Float
The Golden Coil has a full float range from 0.00 to 1.00, so it exists in all five wear conditions: Factory New (FN), Minimal Wear (MW), Field-Tested (FT), Well-Worn (WW), and Battle-Scarred (BS).
Wear works differently on this skin. The body does not pick up scratches, even at the highest floats. Instead, a layer of patina builds as the float rises, and near the top of the range the rifle looks noticeably darker. That makes worn copies look cleaner than the wear name suggests. Use the 3D inspect tool on this page to see how a given wear looks before you buy.
Switch between conditions using the tabs above. Each one has its own listings and price history.
Variants
The M4A1-S | Golden Coil comes in a standard version and a StatTrak™ version, which counts your kills with the weapon. Pricempire lists each version separately, so you can compare them using the toggle above.
What Drives the Price of the M4A1-S | Golden Coil
- Wear. Condition is the biggest factor. Factory New copies are the scarcest and sit well above worn ones.
- Float within a condition. A low float inside any wear bracket usually carries a premium, because the gold stays brighter.
- StatTrak™. The StatTrak™ version is scarcer than the standard one and priced separately.
- Case supply. The Shadow Case is an older case that is opened far less than current ones, so fewer new copies enter the market.
- Demand for the M4A1-S. Players choose between the M4A1-S and the M4A4 on the CT side, so interest in M4A1-S skins follows how popular the rifle is.
- Applied stickers. Rare or well-placed stickers can add value that standard price data does not show.
Compare the offers above before you buy or sell, and set a price alert if you are waiting for a particular level.
Similar Skins
If you like the Golden Coil, these are the closest alternatives.
- Other M4A1-S skins. The M4A1-S | Printstream, M4A1-S | Icarus Fell, and M4A1-S | Black Lotus are other popular finishes for the rifle. Browse all M4A1-S skins for more.
- Same case. The USP-S | Kill Confirmed is the other Covert from the Shadow Case, and the AK-47 | Frontside Misty comes from the same collection.
- M4A4 alternatives. If you play the M4A4, the M4A4 | Temukau is a popular Covert choice.
- More choice. See the wider assault rifle skins category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is an M4A1-S Golden Coil?
It depends on the wear and on whether it is StatTrak™. The wear tabs at the top of this page show the current lowest Golden Coil price for each condition, and the price history shows how it has moved.
What case is the Golden Coil in?
The Shadow Case. The M4A1-S | Golden Coil is one of the two Covert skins in the case.
What collection is the M4A1-S | Golden Coil from?
The Shadow Collection, which is the set of skins in the Shadow Case.
What is the float range of the M4A1-S | Golden Coil?
0.00 to 1.00. It is available in every wear condition from Factory New to Battle-Scarred.
Does wear show on the Golden Coil?
Not as scratches. The body darkens with patina as the float rises, but it does not scuff, so even Battle-Scarred copies keep the full design.
Does the M4A1-S | Golden Coil come in StatTrak™?
Yes. A StatTrak™ M4A1-S | Golden Coil exists and is listed separately on this page.
Can you trade up to an M4A1-S | Golden Coil?
Yes. Ten Classified skins from The Shadow Collection trade up into either a Golden Coil or a USP-S | Kill Confirmed. The Classified skins are the AK-47 | Frontside Misty, G3SG1 | Flux, and SSG 08 | Big Iron.
When was the M4A1-S | Golden Coil released?
In September 2015, in CS:GO, with the Shadow Case. It is still available in CS2.
Where can I buy an M4A1-S | Golden Coil?
The offers at the top of this page list every marketplace with a Golden Coil for sale, with the lowest price for each wear condition.