Common questions about gold in the UK
Straight answers to what people search for most
What is the gold price per gram in the UK today?
The calculated value is 100.84 GBP for 24ct, 92.44 GBP for 22ct, 75.63 GBP for 18ct and 37.82 GBP for 9ct. The UK gold price page shows the time of the last update.
How much is 9ct gold per gram in the UK?
The calculated 9ct value is 37.82 GBP per gram, because 9ct is 37.5% pure gold. See the 9ct price page, and expect a buyer to offer less than this.
How much is 18ct gold per gram?
The calculated 18ct value is 75.63 GBP per gram, because 18ct is 75% pure gold. The 18ct price page shows the value of 10 grams and a chart.
How much is 22ct gold per gram today?
The calculated 22ct value is 92.44 GBP per gram. The 22ct price page has more detail, and a shop's price will be higher because it covers making and retail costs.
What is the gold price per ounce in the UK?
The UK gold price page shows the calculated value of one troy ounce of pure gold in pounds. A troy ounce is about 31.10 grams, so a coin's gold content matters more than its total weight.
Is this the official UK gold price?
There is no official UK gold price. This is a calculated international value in pounds, and the method page explains how we get it.
What do 375, 750 and 916 mean on gold?
They are UK fineness marks in parts per thousand, and they mean 9ct, 18ct and 22ct. Our guide to the gold price per gram explains how to read a full hallmark.
Does gold have to be hallmarked in the UK?
Yes, once a gold item is described as gold and weighs 1 gram or more. A complete hallmark has three marks, and our hallmark guide lists them.
Do you pay VAT on gold jewellery in the UK?
Yes. Jewellery is charged at the standard rate, currently 20%, while investment gold that meets HMRC's definition is exempt. Use the gold calculator to add VAT to the value of a piece.
Do you pay Capital Gains Tax on gold sovereigns?
Not on sovereigns minted in 1837 or later, which HMRC treats as exempt sterling currency. Our guide to Capital Gains Tax on gold covers the exceptions.
Are Britannia gold coins exempt from Capital Gains Tax?
Yes. HMRC says Britannia gold coins are currency and exempt like all sterling currency. Bars and Krugerrands are not, as our Capital Gains Tax guide explains.
What is a sovereign's gold content?
The Royal Mint lists a Sovereign as 22 carat and 0.235 troy ounces of gold, about 7.31 grams. Multiply that by the 24ct value per gram for the value of the gold.
When does the gold price update on this site?
It follows the global market and shows the time of the last update in UK time. The market closes from Friday evening to Sunday evening, and the previous days table lists recent closes.