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Gold Price in United Kingdom

Live United Kingdom gold rate in GBP, by karat and weight.

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24K gold, per gram£ 104.19

Per ounce: £ 3,240.57Per tola: £ 1,215.21

As of 10:20 PM · GBP

Updated: Jun 8, 2026, 10:20 PM

1 USD = 0.7494 GBP at the live exchange rate. Because gold is priced in US dollars, the United Kingdom gold price moves with both the metal and the USD/GBP rate.

International spot · USD

Gold spot price in US dollars

Updated: Jun 8, 2026, 10:21 PM

Per Gram

$ 139.13

Per Tola

$ 1,622.74

Per Ounce

$ 4,327.30

Per Kilo

$ 139,125.92

The international gold spot price is quoted in US dollars and is the global benchmark from which every local rate is derived. Prices exclude dealer premiums, making charges, and local taxes.

International · USD

Gold performance & range

52-Week High

$ 5,593.90

52-Week Low

$ 3,257.05

Record High

$ 5,593.90

YTD

+0.18%

Today

-0.06% ↓

1 Week

-3.54% ↓

1 Month

-8.24% ↓

1 Year

+30.73% ↑

Range and changes are for the international gold price in US dollars. Record high reflects our available price history.

Purity	Per Gram	Per Ounce	Per Tola	Per Kilo
24K Gold (99.99%)	£ 104.19	£ 3,240.57	£ 1,215.21	£ 104,186.59
22K Gold (91.60%)	£ 95.44	£ 2,968.65	£ 1,113.25	£ 95,444.46
21K Gold (87.50%)	£ 91.17	£ 2,835.78	£ 1,063.42	£ 91,172.38
18K Gold (75.00%)	£ 78.15	£ 2,430.67	£ 911.50	£ 78,147.76

Price chart · USD

Gold price history

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Chart values are in US dollars. Per gram, tola and ounce figures above are USD. Today’s local-currency price uses the live exchange rate; historical values stay in USD because reliable historical exchange-rate data isn’t available. Candles are reconstructed from real high, low and average data.

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How to calculate the Gold rate in GBP

Turn the international USD spot price into a local per-gram, per-tola and per-ounce rate in a few simple steps.

1
Start with the spot priceOne troy ounce of pure gold is $ 4,327.30 on the international market.
2
Convert ounce → gram$ 4,327.30 ÷ 31.1035 g = $ 139.13 per gram (USD).
3
Convert USD → GBP$ 139.13 × 0.7494 (live USD/GBP rate) = £ 104.27 per gram.
4
Scale to tola & ounce× 11.6638 g = £ 1,216.14 per tola; × 31.1035 g = £ 3,243.04 per ounce.

Result · GBP

Per Gram£ 104.27

Per Tola£ 1,216.14

Per Ounce£ 3,243.04

Gold price in United Kingdom weight units

24K and 22K gold valued across the weight units used in United Kingdom, at today’s GBP rate.

Unit	Weight	24K	22K
Gram	1 g	£ 104.19	£ 95.44
Troy Ounce	31.1035 g	£ 3,240.57	£ 2,968.65
Grain	0.0648 g	£ 6.75	£ 6.18
Troy Pound	373.2417 g	£ 38,886.78	£ 35,623.85
Ounce	28.3495 g	£ 2,953.64	£ 2,705.80
Pound	453.5924 g	£ 47,258.24	£ 43,292.88

Buying gold in United Kingdom: key facts

Popular karat	9K & 18K
Hallmarking	Assay Office hallmark required
Tax / duty	Investment gold VAT-exempt; jewelry 20% VAT
Common units	Troy ounce, gram

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Prices are checked against the international spot benchmark and refreshed through the trading day. Educational information only — not financial advice.

Gold price in United Kingdom

Gold in the United Kingdom is quoted in pounds sterling, converted from the international spot price. London is one of the world’s primary gold trading and vaulting hubs.

See the live UK gold price by karat and weight below — per gram, per ounce, and per kilo.

Gold rate in major United Kingdom cities

Gold is priced nationally, so the United Kingdom rate shown above applies across all major cities — including:

LondonManchesterBirminghamLeedsGlasgow

Buying gold in the UK: hallmarks & VAT

UK law requires gold above a small weight to carry an assay-office hallmark — from London, Birmingham, Sheffield, or Edinburgh — showing its fineness, such as 750 (18K) or 916 (22K). Investment-grade gold bullion is exempt from VAT in the UK, although jewelry is not.

Popular forms in Britain

The Gold Sovereign and Britannia are iconic British bullion coins, and as legal tender they are also exempt from capital gains tax for UK residents. Everyday jewelry in the UK is commonly 9K and 18K.

United Kingdom gold price FAQ

Is gold VAT-free in the UK?

Investment-grade gold bullion is exempt from VAT in the UK, though jewelry and collectibles are generally not.

What hallmark confirms UK gold purity?

UK gold carries an Assay Office hallmark indicating its fineness, such as 916 for 22K or 999 for 24K.

Why is London important for gold?

London hosts the LBMA price benchmark and major vaults, making it central to global gold trading.

What is the gold rate in United Kingdom today?

The live gold rate in United Kingdom is shown above in GBP, with 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K prices per gram and local units, refreshed through the trading day.

How is the gold price in United Kingdom calculated?

It is the international spot price (US dollars per troy ounce) converted into GBP at the live exchange rate, then divided by weight and adjusted for karat purity.

Why does the United Kingdom gold price change daily?

Two forces move it: the global gold price and the GBP exchange rate. On top of that benchmark, jewelers add making charges and any local taxes or duties.

Gold prices in other countries

Where our data comes from. Live gold, silver, platinum, palladium, copper and crypto prices are sourced from gold-api.com, benchmarked to the international (LBMA-style) spot market and quoted in US dollars. Currency conversions use live ExchangeRate-API rates, refreshed through the trading day. All figures are indicative and exclude dealer premiums, making charges and local taxes — see our disclaimer. Nothing here is financial advice.

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Purity

Per Gram

Per Ounce

Per Tola

Per Kilo

24K Gold (99.99%)

£ 104.19

£ 3,240.57

£ 1,215.21

£ 104,186.59

22K Gold (91.60%)

£ 95.44

£ 2,968.65

£ 1,113.25

£ 95,444.46

21K Gold (87.50%)

£ 91.17

£ 2,835.78

£ 1,063.42

£ 91,172.38

18K Gold (75.00%)

£ 78.15

£ 2,430.67

£ 911.50

£ 78,147.76