The historical gold price in GBP
This graphic shows you the historical gold price in GBP. You can also filter the chart by various factors, such as weight, time period and currency, so that you can always track the historical gold price that is relevant to you.
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Historical gold price performance in GBP (per gram)
Last update: Jul 6, 2025, 5:01 AM
| 1 day | 1 week | 1 month | 6 months | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | 20 years | 50 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+0% | +1.62% | -0.59% | +26.25% | +39.36% | +87.85% | +185.59% | +670.68% | +1903.78% |
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Changes in the gold price in GBP over the past 24 hours
Last update: Jul 6, 2025, 5:01 AM
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Today's gold price by weight, carat, and currency
Last update: Jul 6, 2025, 5:01 AM
| Weight | Current Price | Day Min | Day Max | Day Average | Daily Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$107.59 | $107.59 | $107.59 | $107.59 | +0.00% | |
5 Grams | $537.95 | $537.95 | $537.95 | $537.95 | +0.00% |
$1,075.90 | $1,075.90 | $1,075.90 | $1,075.90 | +0.00% | |
$3,346.31 | $3,346.31 | $3,346.31 | $3,346.31 | +0.00% | |
100 Grams | $10,759.00 | $10,759.00 | $10,759.00 | $10,759.00 | +0.00% |
5 Ounces | $16,731.55 | $16,731.55 | $16,731.55 | $16,731.55 | +0.00% |
10 Ounces | $33,463.10 | $33,463.10 | $33,463.10 | $33,463.10 | +0.00% |
$107,586.28 | $107,586.28 | $107,586.28 | $107,586.28 | +0.00% | |
100 Ounces | $334,631.00 | $334,631.00 | $334,631.00 | $334,631.00 | +0.00% |
5 Kilos | $537,931.40 | $537,931.40 | $537,931.40 | $537,931.40 | +0.00% |
10 Kilos | $1,075,862.80 | $1,075,862.80 | $1,075,862.80 | $1,075,862.80 | +0.00% |
100 Kilos | $10,758,628.00 | $10,758,628.00 | $10,758,628.00 | $10,758,628.00 | +0.00% |
Ton | $107,586,284.50 | $107,586,284.50 | $107,586,284.50 | $107,586,284.50 | +0.00% |
The gold-silver ratio
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.
What was the price of gold in GBP in the past?
Over many years, the gold price in GBP has risen significantly, outperforming UK inflation. Back in the early 1970s, you could buy a gram of gold for less than £1. By the 1980s, the cost of a gram hovered between £5 and £10 before rising sharply after the year 2000 and exceeding £50 per gram by 2020.
How has the gold price in GBP evolved?
While the gold price in GBP has fluctuated over time, it rose by over 12,000% from January 1968 to April 2024. Remember that the gold price in GBP is influenced by many macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, as well as the strength of GBP relative to USD, which is the main denominator of gold.
What will the gold price in GBP be in the future?
It is impossible for anyone, even the most experienced investor or gold expert, to predict the future price of gold. However, because of its scarcity and strong demand for investors, the price of gold in GBP has the potential to rise over time. Investing in gold can therefore serve as a strategic, long-term savings method, securing your financial future against uncertainties.
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