Gold Price Today

$4,810.945per troy oz

30-Day Low

$4,375.50

30-Day Avg

$4,677.441

30-Day High

$5,001.00

Gold Price History & Analysis

The current gold spot price is $4,810.945 per troy ounce. Over the past 30 days, gold has traded between $4,375.50 and $5,001.00, with an average price of $4,677.441. Use the interactive chart above to explore different timeframes and identify price trends.

Why Gold Prices Matter for Coin Collectors

Gold prices directly impact the melt value of coins containing gold. For bullion coins like American Gold Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, and South African Krugerrands, the spot price establishes a floor value that fluctuates with global commodity markets. Understanding gold price trends helps collectors and investors determine whether a coin is trading at, above, or below its intrinsic metal content value.

How to Calculate Gold Melt Value

A coin's gold melt value is calculated by multiplying its gold content (weight in troy ounces multiplied by purity) by the current spot price. For example, a coin weighing 31.1 grams of pure gold (one troy ounce) would have a melt value of $4,810.945 at today's prices. Our coin encyclopedia automatically calculates melt values for every coin with known weight and composition data, using live gold spot prices updated throughout the trading day.