The 20 years gold price in GBP
In this graphic, you can see the historical price of gold in GBP over the last 10 years. If you'd prefer to look at a different time period, weight or currency, you can customise this graph to your preferences.
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Historical gold price performance in GBP (per gram)
Last update: May 25, 2025, 7:43 AM
| 1 day | 1 week | 1 month | 6 months | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | 20 years | 50 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+0% | +4.77% | -0.1% | +23.44% | +43.66% | +93.59% | +185.51% | +684.28% | +1924.73% |
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Changes in the gold price in GBP over the past 24 hours
Last update: May 25, 2025, 7:43 AM
| 1 h | 6 hours | 12 hours | 16 hours | 20 hours | 1 day |
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Today's gold price by weight, carat, and currency
Last update: May 25, 2025, 7:44 AM
| Weight | Current Price | Day Min | Day Max | Day Average | Daily Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$108.22 | $108.22 | $108.22 | $108.22 | +0.00% | |
5 Grams | $541.10 | $541.10 | $541.10 | $541.10 | +0.00% |
$1,082.20 | $1,082.20 | $1,082.20 | $1,082.20 | +0.00% | |
$3,366.11 | $3,366.11 | $3,366.11 | $3,366.11 | +0.00% | |
100 Grams | $10,822.00 | $10,822.00 | $10,822.00 | $10,822.00 | +0.00% |
5 Ounces | $16,830.55 | $16,830.55 | $16,830.55 | $16,830.55 | +0.00% |
10 Ounces | $33,661.10 | $33,661.10 | $33,661.10 | $33,661.10 | +0.00% |
$108,222.87 | $108,222.87 | $108,222.87 | $108,222.87 | +0.00% | |
100 Ounces | $336,611.00 | $336,611.00 | $336,611.00 | $336,611.00 | +0.00% |
5 Kilos | $541,114.35 | $541,114.35 | $541,114.35 | $541,114.35 | +0.00% |
10 Kilos | $1,082,228.70 | $1,082,228.70 | $1,082,228.70 | $1,082,228.70 | +0.00% |
100 Kilos | $10,822,287.00 | $10,822,287.00 | $10,822,287.00 | $10,822,287.00 | +0.00% |
Ton | $108,222,868.81 | $108,222,868.81 | $108,222,868.81 | $108,222,868.81 | +0.00% |
The gold-silver ratio in GBP
The gold-silver ratio is a key metric valued by investors to gauge the price relationship between gold and silver. For instance, a gold-silver ratio of 50 implies that 50 grams of silver have the same value as 1 gram of gold.
This ratio is commonly used by investors to shape their strategies for investing in both gold and silver.
How has the price of gold in GBP changed over the last 20 years?
The gold price in GBP was about £7 per gram in April 2004, rising sharply to over £20 per gram in the late 2000s and over £35 per gram in the early 2010s. After dipping, it rose again in the mid 2010s and reached new record highs on multiple occasions from 2019 onward.
What has been the return on gold in GBP over the last 20 years?
The gold price in GBP rose by almost 900% between April 2004 and April 2024. While this is an excellent return, remember that the price of gold and other commodities can fluctuate, and past performance cannot be used to predict future performance.
Remember that the gold price in GBP is impacted by various factors such as the state of the world economy, geopolitical events such as wars, the gold supply, and exchange rates.
How will the price of gold in GBP change in the future?
No one can predict what the future gold price in GBP be. This is because it is impossible to understand how factors such as supply and demand, macroeconomic events and geopolitical events will affect the price of gold and other commodities in GBP.
When there is more economic uncertainty, investors are more likely to transfer some of their wealth to gold, which can push up the gold price in GBP and other currencies. However, because of gold’s reputation as a safe haven and its relative scarcity, it has the potential to become more valuable over a long period of time. As a result, this precious metal remains a popular investment option for people looking to build their long-term wealth and protect it from inflation.
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