Gold Price in United Kingdom Today

Live gold spot prices in British Pound (GBP).

Gold spot price per troy ounce 3,053.62 GBP
≈ $4,054.79 USD -5.96 GBP (-0.19%) Updated Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:34 PM
24K Gram 98.18 GBP
22K Gram 89.93 GBP
21K Gram 85.90 GBP
18K Gram 73.63 GBP
1 Kilo (24K) 98,176.22 GBP

Daily Gold Market Report in United Kingdom (Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:34 PM)

Declining Today
24K Gram Change -0.19 GBP
Ounce Change -5.96 GBP (-0.19%)
7-Day Trend -0.41%
30-Day Trend -1.40%

Gold prices in United Kingdom edged lower today (Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:34 PM), with the live spot price per troy ounce retreating by -5.96 GBP (-0.19%) from the previous session’s close of 3,059.58 GBP to trade at 3,053.62 GBP (equivalent to $4,054.79 USD internationally). On a per-gram basis, pure 24K gold declined by -0.19 GBP today to stand at 98.18 GBP ($130.36 USD) in British Pound (GBP).

Across local jewelry and bullion counters in United Kingdom today, 22K gold is priced at 89.93 GBP per gram, 21K gold stands at 85.90 GBP per gram, and 18K gold trades at 73.63 GBP per gram (excluding local jeweler workmanship fees), with 22K serving as the primary retail jewelry standard. For physical bullion and coin buyers, 1 Tola (11.66g) of 24K gold is valued at 1,145.11 GBP, an 8-gram Gold Pound (21K) is valued at 687.23 GBP, and a 1-kilogram 24K investment bar is valued at 98,176.22 GBP.

From a broader technical perspective, today’s ounce price of 3,053.62 GBP sits within a 30-day trading corridor between a monthly low of 2,990.77 GBP and a monthly high of 3,174.76 GBP, compared with a 52-week average of 3,318.54 GBP. Over recent horizons, gold in GBP has recorded a -0.41% change over the past 7 days, -1.40% over 30 days, and +2.75% over the past year, while the local exchange rate stands at 1 USD = 0.7531 GBP and the live Gold-to-Silver Ratio tracks at 1 oz Gold ≈ 75.2 oz Silver.

Gold price per gram in British Pound

Purity Fineness / Hallmark Price per gram (GBP) Price per gram (USD)
24K 999 (100%) 98.18 GBP $130.36 USD
23K 965 (96.5%) 94.74 GBP $125.80 USD
21K 875 (87.5%) 85.90 GBP $114.07 USD
14K 585 (58.5%) 57.43 GBP $76.26 USD
12K 500 (50%) 49.09 GBP $65.18 USD
10K 417 (41.7%) 40.94 GBP $54.36 USD
8K 333 (33.3%) 32.69 GBP $43.41 USD

These are indicative spot-equivalent prices. Local retail prices may include taxes, dealer premiums and jewelry making charges.

Gold Price by Weight Unit in United Kingdom (GBP)

Compare live gold prices in British Pound across standard international and regional weight measurements—including grams, troy ounces, tolas, and kilograms—for the most traded gold purities.

Weight Unit Metric Weight 24K (GBP) 22K (GBP) 21K (GBP) 18K (GBP) 24K (USD)
1 Gram 1.00 g 98.18 GBP 89.93 GBP 85.90 GBP 73.63 GBP $130.36 USD
1 Tola 11.66 g 1,145.11 GBP 1,048.92 GBP 1,001.97 GBP 858.83 GBP $1,520.55 USD
1 Troy Ounce 31.10 g 3,053.62 GBP 2,797.12 GBP 2,671.92 GBP 2,290.22 GBP $4,054.79 USD
100 Grams 100.00 g 9,817.62 GBP 8,992.94 GBP 8,590.42 GBP 7,363.22 GBP $13,036.45 USD
1 Kilogram (1,000 g) 1,000.00 g 98,176.22 GBP 89,929.42 GBP 85,904.19 GBP 73,632.17 GBP $130,364.53 USD

Gold Bars & Investment Bullion Prices in United Kingdom (GBP)

Live spot-equivalent valuations for 24K (.9999 fine) investment gold bars, ingots, and bullion weights in British Pound (GBP) and US Dollars.

Bar / Bullion Weight Purity / Fineness Bullion Price (GBP) Bullion Price (USD)
1 Gram 24K (999.9 Fine) 98.18 GBP $130.36 USD
5 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 490.88 GBP $651.82 USD
10 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 981.76 GBP $1,303.65 USD
20 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 1,963.52 GBP $2,607.29 USD
1 Ounce (31.1 Grams) 24K (999.9 Fine) 3,053.62 GBP $4,054.79 USD
50 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 4,908.81 GBP $6,518.23 USD
100 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 9,817.62 GBP $13,036.45 USD
10 Tolas (116.65 Grams) 24K (999.9 Fine) 11,452.26 GBP $15,207.02 USD
250 Grams (1/4 Kilo) 24K (999.9 Fine) 24,544.06 GBP $32,591.13 USD
500 Grams (1/2 Kilo) 24K (999.9 Fine) 49,088.11 GBP $65,182.26 USD
1000 Grams (1 Kilo) 24K (999.9 Fine) 98,176.22 GBP $130,364.53 USD

Investment gold bars and coins typically carry a small minting and dealer premium of 1% to 3% above the intrinsic spot value shown above.

Gold Coins, Sovereign & Gold Pound Prices in United Kingdom (GBP)

Live intrinsic gold valuations for popular regional and international gold coins—including the 8g Gold Pound (21K), British Sovereign (22K), and fractional 24K bullion coins—in British Pound (GBP) and US Dollars.

Coin / Sovereign Type Gross Weight & Purity Pure Gold (24K) Coin Value (GBP) Coin Value (USD)
Gold Pound (8g • 21K) 8.00 g • 21K 7.00 g 687.23 GBP $912.55 USD
British Gold Sovereign (7.99g • 22K) 7.99 g • 22K 7.32 g 718.88 GBP $954.58 USD
Half Gold Pound (4g • 21K) 4.00 g • 21K 3.50 g 343.62 GBP $456.28 USD
Quarter Gold Pound (2g • 21K) 2.00 g • 21K 1.75 g 171.81 GBP $228.14 USD
1 oz Bullion Coin (Krugerrand / Eagle / Maple) 31.10 g • 24K 31.10 g 3,053.62 GBP $4,054.79 USD
1/2 oz Bullion Coin 15.55 g • 24K 15.55 g 1,526.81 GBP $2,027.40 USD
1/4 oz Bullion Coin 7.78 g • 24K 7.78 g 763.41 GBP $1,013.70 USD
1/10 oz Bullion Coin 3.11 g • 24K 3.11 g 305.36 GBP $405.48 USD

Gold coins typically carry a minting and dealer premium of 1.5% to 4% above their raw gold melt value.

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Historical Gold Price Chart in United Kingdom (GBP)

Track historical spot gold price movements in British Pound (GBP) per troy ounce across 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, 1-year, and multi-year timeframes.

Daily Market Indicators & Historical Range in United Kingdom

Intraday trading benchmarks, bid/ask spread, and 52-week high/low performance for gold (XAU/GBP) per troy ounce.

Today’s Intraday Spot Indicators (GBP / oz)

Bid Price (Spot) 3,053.47 GBP
Ask Price (Spot) 3,053.77 GBP
Day’s High 3,074.61 GBP
Day’s Low 3,031.08 GBP
Today’s Open 3,059.58 GBP
Previous Close 3,062.94 GBP
24h Change -5.96 GBP
24h Change (%) -0.19%

Historical Highs, Lows & Averages (GBP / oz)

1-Month High 3,174.76 GBP
1-Month Low 2,990.77 GBP
6-Month High 3,484.50 GBP
6-Month Low 2,957.81 GBP
1-Year High (52W) 3,964.92 GBP
1-Year Low (52W) 2,957.81 GBP
1-Year Average 3,318.54 GBP

Gold Price Performance & Historical Returns in United Kingdom (GBP)

Time Horizon Reference Date Historical Spot (GBP/oz) Net Change (GBP) Percentage Change
1 Day 2026-10-28 3,053.84 GBP -5.74 GBP -0.19%
1 Week 2026-10-21 3,083.58 GBP -12.65 GBP -0.41%
30 Days 2026-09-28 3,114.65 GBP -43.72 GBP -1.40%
6 Months 2026-04-28 3,393.44 GBP -322.51 GBP -9.50%
1 Year 2025-10-28 2,988.77 GBP +82.16 GBP +2.75%
5 Years 2021-10-28 1,303.33 GBP +1,767.60 GBP +135.62%
10 Years 2016-10-28 1,061.31 GBP +2,009.61 GBP +189.35%

Last 14 Days Daily Gold Price History in United Kingdom (GBP)

Day-by-day closing spot gold prices in British Pound (GBP) per gram (24K, 22K, 21K, 18K) and per troy ounce over the past two weeks.

Date 24K Gram (GBP) 22K Gram (GBP) 21K Gram (GBP) 18K Gram (GBP) Ounce (GBP) Daily Change
2026-10-28 98.73 GBP 90.44 GBP 86.39 GBP 74.05 GBP 3,070.93 GBP +0.98%
2026-10-27 97.77 GBP 89.56 GBP 85.55 GBP 73.33 GBP 3,041.04 GBP +1.14%
2026-10-26 96.67 GBP 88.55 GBP 84.59 GBP 72.50 GBP 3,006.84 GBP +0.54%
2026-10-25 96.16 GBP 88.08 GBP 84.14 GBP 72.12 GBP 2,990.77 GBP +0.00%
2026-10-24 96.16 GBP 88.08 GBP 84.14 GBP 72.12 GBP 2,990.77 GBP -0.04%
2026-10-23 96.19 GBP 88.11 GBP 84.17 GBP 72.14 GBP 2,991.94 GBP -0.93%
2026-10-22 97.09 GBP 88.94 GBP 84.96 GBP 72.82 GBP 3,019.96 GBP -2.06%
2026-10-21 99.14 GBP 90.81 GBP 86.75 GBP 74.35 GBP 3,083.58 GBP -0.16%
2026-10-20 99.30 GBP 90.95 GBP 86.88 GBP 74.47 GBP 3,088.43 GBP -0.94%
2026-10-19 100.24 GBP 91.82 GBP 87.71 GBP 75.18 GBP 3,117.71 GBP -0.51%
2026-10-18 100.75 GBP 92.29 GBP 88.16 GBP 75.56 GBP 3,133.66 GBP +0.24%
2026-10-17 100.51 GBP 92.07 GBP 87.95 GBP 75.38 GBP 3,126.25 GBP -0.10%
2026-10-16 100.61 GBP 92.16 GBP 88.04 GBP 75.46 GBP 3,129.38 GBP +0.11%
2026-10-15 100.50 GBP 92.06 GBP 87.94 GBP 75.37 GBP 3,125.85 GBP +0.85%

Local Currency (GBP) vs. US Dollar Impact on Gold in United Kingdom

Local gold prices in United Kingdom are determined by two live markets: international spot gold (XAU/USD) and the British Pound (GBP) exchange rate. Even when global gold is flat, a weaker GBP raises local gold prices.

Exchange Rate & Gold Sensitivity (GBP)

1 US Dollar (USD/GBP) 1 USD = 0.7531 GBP
1 Euro (EUR/GBP) 1 EUR = 0.8371 GBP
Global Spot Gold (XAU/USD) $4,054.79 USD
Local Spot Gold (XAU/GBP) 3,053.62 GBP
±1%% Currency Move (24K Gram) ±0.98 GBP
±1%% Currency Move (1 Ounce) ±30.54 GBP

Currency & Monetary Profile (United Kingdom)

Official Currency British Pound (GBP)
Symbol & Subunit £ • penny
Central Bank / Authority Bank of England
Capital & Region London • Europe

Local Gold Market Guide & Jewelry Making Charges in United Kingdom

When buying gold jewelry or bullion in United Kingdom, the retail price you pay at local goldsmiths and dealers combines the live international spot value in British Pound (GBP) with workmanship fees (making charges) and applicable local taxes.

Most Popular Gold Karats in United Kingdom

9K .375 • 37.5%
36.82 GBP / g

Karat 9 is also called (.375) and is 375/1000 pure. Practically, it is sometimes used England and Canada.

18K .750 • 75%
73.63 GBP / g

Karat 18 is also called (.750) and is 750/1000 pure. Practically, it is sometimes used in making jewelleries in America and Asia, and it is the most common in Europe.

22K .916 • 91.6%
89.93 GBP / g

Karat 22 is also called (.916) and is 916/1000 pure. Practically, it is rarely used in making jewelleries in America and Europe but is commonly used in Asia.

Estimated Jewelry Making Charges (Workmanship) in United Kingdom (GBP)

Country-Specific Goldsmith Workmanship Benchmark in United Kingdom • Typical Workmanship Fee / Gram 30.00 – 100.00 GBP
Est. 22K Retail Price with Workmanship / Gram 119.93 – 189.93 GBP
Category / Item Type Typical Markup Est. Making Charge / g (GBP) Est. Retail Price / g (22K GBP)
Investment Gold Bars & Coins (24K) 1% – 3% 0.98 – 2.95 GBP 99.16 – 101.12 GBP (24K)
Standard / Machine-Made Jewelry 6% – 12% 5.40 – 10.79 GBP 95.33 – 100.72 GBP (22K)
Handcrafted / Bridal & Designer Jewelry 12% – 22% 10.79 – 19.78 GBP 100.72 – 109.71 GBP (22K)
Retail Jewelry Pricing Formula: Final Retail Price = (Spot Gold Price per Gram × Weight in Grams) + Making Charges (Workmanship) + Local VAT / Taxes

Silver Price Today & Gold-to-Silver Ratio in United Kingdom (GBP)

Compare live silver spot prices per gram, troy ounce, and kilogram in British Pound (GBP) alongside the real-time Gold-to-Silver Ratio.

Silver Spot Ounce 40.59 GBP
999 Pure Silver Gram 1.31 GBP
925 Sterling Gram 1.21 GBP
1 Kilo Silver (999) 1,305.10 GBP
Gold-to-Silver Ratio 1 oz Gold ≈ 75.2 oz Silver
Silver Grade / Fineness Fineness / Hallmark 1 Gram (GBP) 1 Troy Ounce (GBP) 1 Kilogram (GBP) 1 Gram (USD)
999 99.9% 1.30 GBP 40.55 GBP 1,303.79 GBP $1.73 USD
958 95.8% 1.25 GBP 38.89 GBP 1,250.28 GBP $1.66 USD
925 92.5% 1.21 GBP 37.55 GBP 1,207.21 GBP $1.60 USD
900 90% 1.17 GBP 36.53 GBP 1,174.59 GBP $1.56 USD
800 80% 1.04 GBP 32.47 GBP 1,044.08 GBP $1.39 USD

Silver Price Today & Gold-to-Silver Ratio in United Kingdom (GBP) →

Regional Gold Price Comparison (Europe)

Compare today’s live 24K and 21K gold gram prices and troy ounce rates across countries in Europe in their respective local currencies.

Country Currency 24K Gram 21K Gram 1 Troy Ounce
Albania Albanian Lek (ALL) 10,638.19 ALL 9,308.41 ALL 330,884.63 ALL
Andorra Euro (EUR) 117.28 EUR 102.62 EUR 3,647.68 EUR
Austria Euro (EUR) 117.28 EUR 102.62 EUR 3,647.68 EUR
Belarus Belarusian ruble (BYN) 384.24 BYN 336.21 BYN 11,951.26 BYN
Belgium Euro (EUR) 117.28 EUR 102.62 EUR 3,647.68 EUR
Bosnia And Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible Mark (BAM) 229.22 BAM 200.57 BAM 7,129.47 BAM
Croatia Euro (EUR) 117.28 EUR 102.62 EUR 3,647.68 EUR
Cyprus Euro (EUR) 117.28 EUR 102.62 EUR 3,647.68 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gold price per gram in United Kingdom today?
Today in United Kingdom, 24K pure gold costs 98.18 GBP ($130.36 USD) per gram, 22K gold costs 89.93 GBP per gram, 21K gold costs 85.90 GBP per gram, and 18K gold costs 73.63 GBP per gram based on live international spot rates.
How much does 1 troy ounce and 1 kilogram of gold cost in United Kingdom?
At current market rates in United Kingdom, 1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams) of 24K fine gold is valued at 3,053.62 GBP ($4,054.79 USD), 1 tola (11.6638 grams) is 1,145.11 GBP, and 1 kilogram (1,000 grams) of 24K gold is valued at 98,176.22 GBP.
Which gold karats are most commonly used in United Kingdom?
The most widely traded gold purities in United Kingdom are 9K, 18K, 22K. 24K (.999 fineness) is the standard for investment bars and bullion coins, while 22K is widely preferred for everyday and fine jewelry due to its balance of gold purity and structural durability.
Why do retail gold jewelry prices in United Kingdom differ from the spot gold price?
The prices shown in spot tables reflect raw international bullion rates in British Pound (GBP). Retail jewelry shops in United Kingdom add a workmanship fee (making charge)—typically ranging from 6% to 20% of the gold value depending on design intricacy—along with dealer margins and any applicable national VAT or import duties.
How often are United Kingdom gold prices updated on this page?
Gold prices for United Kingdom in British Pound (GBP) are updated continuously throughout the global trading week using live XAU/USD spot feeds and real-time GBP foreign exchange rates.