24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
126 €
per gram
Live gold rates for Germany by karat purity. Prices are market references only - final cost varies by jeweler premium, making charges, taxes, and local spread.
Track Germany gold rate today with 24K, 22K, and 18K prices in EUR. The current benchmark is 126 € per gram and 3.904 € per troy ounce, with city references for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, and Stuttgart. Use this page as your Germany benchmark before jewelry VAT, making charges, and dealer spread.
125,51 €
Yesterday: 126,09 €
Down 0,5721 € (-0.45%)
3.904 €
Local reference update:
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Estimated Value
115,06 €
115,06 € per gram (22k)
Weight in grams: 1.000
If you are searching for gold rate in Germany today, this page provides 24K, 22K and 18K references in EUR with gram and troy-ounce focus, refinery and tax context, and city-level spread checks.
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
126 €
per gram
22 Karat
(916 fineness)
115 €
per gram
21 Karat
(875 fineness)
110 €
per gram
18 Karat
(750 fineness)
94 €
per gram
Unit breakdown below is 24K reference only. Each row shows today price, yesterday reference, and daily move to avoid duplicate interpretation across cards.
| Unit | Today | Yesterday | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Gram (24K) | 125,51 € | 126,09 € | 0,5721 € (-0.45%) |
| Per 10 Gram (24K) | 1.255,15 € | 1.260,87 € | 5,721 € (-0.45%) |
| Per Tola (24K) | 1.463,98 € | 1.470,65 € | 6,6729 € (-0.45%) |
| Per Troy Ounce (24K) | 3.903,95 € | 3.921,74 € | 17,7943 € (-0.45%) |
Trend view for Germany, Germany. This chart uses the same local reference series shown in the table below.
This 10-day table shows the short-term direction for 18K, 22K and 24K rates in Germany.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17. Mai 2026 | 94,1361 € | 115,06 € | 125,51 € | -0.45% |
| 15. Mai 2026 | 94,5652 € | 115,58 € | 126,09 € | -2.48% |
| 14. Mai 2026 | 96,974 € | 118,52 € | 129,30 € | -0.42% |
| 13. Mai 2026 | 97,3802 € | 119,02 € | 129,84 € | +0.43% |
| 12. Mai 2026 | 96,9636 € | 118,51 € | 129,28 € | -0.87% |
| 11. Mai 2026 | 97,8156 € | 119,55 € | 130,42 € | -0.04% |
| 08. Mai 2026 | 97,8508 € | 119,60 € | 130,47 € | +0.44% |
| 07. Mai 2026 | 97,4238 € | 119,07 € | 129,90 € | +0.38% |
| 06. Mai 2026 | 97,0527 € | 118,62 € | 129,40 € | +2.77% |
| 05. Mai 2026 | 94,4387 € | 115,43 € | 125,92 € | +0.80% |
Review the broader 30-day trend to understand how today gold rate in Germany compares with recent market movement (15. Apr. 2026 to 17. Mai 2026).
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17. Mai 2026 | 94,1361 € | 115,06 € | 125,51 € | -0.45% |
| 15. Mai 2026 | 94,5652 € | 115,58 € | 126,09 € | -2.48% |
| 14. Mai 2026 | 96,974 € | 118,52 € | 129,30 € | -0.42% |
| 13. Mai 2026 | 97,3802 € | 119,02 € | 129,84 € | +0.43% |
| 12. Mai 2026 | 96,9636 € | 118,51 € | 129,28 € | -0.87% |
| 11. Mai 2026 | 97,8156 € | 119,55 € | 130,42 € | -0.04% |
| 08. Mai 2026 | 97,8508 € | 119,60 € | 130,47 € | +0.44% |
| 07. Mai 2026 | 97,4238 € | 119,07 € | 129,90 € | +0.38% |
| 06. Mai 2026 | 97,0527 € | 118,62 € | 129,40 € | +2.77% |
| 05. Mai 2026 | 94,4387 € | 115,43 € | 125,92 € | +0.80% |
| 04. Mai 2026 | 93,6863 € | 114,51 € | 124,92 € | -2.38% |
| 01. Mai 2026 | 95,9748 € | 117,30 € | 127,97 € | +0.33% |
| 30. Apr. 2026 | 95,6597 € | 116,92 € | 127,55 € | +1.53% |
| 29. Apr. 2026 | 94,2191 € | 115,16 € | 125,63 € | -1.01% |
| 28. Apr. 2026 | 95,1788 € | 116,33 € | 126,91 € | -1.79% |
| 27. Apr. 2026 | 96,918 € | 118,46 € | 129,22 € | -0.99% |
| 24. Apr. 2026 | 97,8902 € | 119,64 € | 130,52 € | +0.37% |
| 23. Apr. 2026 | 97,5337 € | 119,21 € | 130,04 € | -0.58% |
| 22. Apr. 2026 | 98,1017 € | 119,90 € | 130,80 € | +0.73% |
| 21. Apr. 2026 | 97,3948 € | 119,04 € | 129,86 € | -2.25% |
| 20. Apr. 2026 | 99,6377 € | 121,78 € | 132,85 € | -1.05% |
| 17. Apr. 2026 | 100,69 € | 123,07 € | 134,26 € | +1.51% |
| 16. Apr. 2026 | 99,1982 € | 121,24 € | 132,26 € | -0.30% |
| 15. Apr. 2026 | 99,5009 € | 121,61 € | 132,67 € | 0.00% |
City references below apply local market spread assumptions over the national 24K benchmark so rates are not shown as identical placeholders. Final quotes can still vary by dealer policy and inventory.
Germany is home to Heraeus in Hanau near Frankfurt, one of the world's most important precious-metals refiners and LBMA-accredited bar suppliers. Frankfurt also anchors institutional gold flow through major banks and exchange-linked products.
Current benchmark is 125,51 € per gram and 3.903,95 € per troy ounce, aligned with international XAU spot and live USD/EUR conversion.
| Gold Type | VAT | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investment bars (99.5%+) | 0% | VAT-exempt under EU/German investment-gold rules |
| Investment coins | 0% | Qualifying legal-tender bullion coins are VAT-exempt |
| Gold jewelry | 19% | Standard German VAT applies at checkout |
| Making charges | 19% | Applied on labor/craft component |
| Holding Period | Tax Treatment |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | Capital gains can be taxed as personal income |
| More than 1 year | Capital gains typically tax-free for private investors |
The one-year holding rule is a key reason Germany is considered tax-efficient for long-term physical gold exposure.
Germany's Bundesbank holds one of the world's largest sovereign gold reserves, and Frankfurt remains the core institutional reference point for domestic bullion sentiment.
Xetra Gold, traded through Deutsche Borse infrastructure, is a widely used German vehicle for spot-linked gold exposure.
FX context: 1 USD = 0.8597 EUR.
Berlin, Frankfurt, and Cologne host strong Turkish and South Asian jewelry demand, with 22K wedding and gifting flow creating visible seasonal retail pressure.
These communities often compare grams, troy ounces, and tola together before finalizing purchases, especially during wedding and festive demand windows.
Gold prices in Germany are driven by global XAU/USD movement and EUR/USD exchange-rate shifts. ECB policy signaling, German macro sentiment, and Frankfurt-led institutional flow can move EUR pricing independently of dollar spot momentum. VAT-exempt treatment for qualifying investment gold versus 19% VAT on jewelry is a major local pricing differentiator.
International spot is the first driver and feeds quickly into EUR pricing during London and European sessions.
Euro strength can compress local gold prices, while euro weakness can push EUR gold higher even when dollar spot is stable.
ECB interest-rate guidance and macro commentary can move EUR valuation and therefore Germany gold conversion.
Frankfurt institutional flow, including exchange-linked gold products, influences domestic sentiment and dealer pricing behavior.
Investment gold is VAT-exempt, while jewelry checkout includes 19% VAT and making charges.
Frankfurt often shows tighter spread than lower-volume city markets, while retail demand cycles can widen regional premium.
Disclaimer: Gold rates are indicative and may vary by city, jeweler premiums, making charges, taxes, and exchange spreads. Data is informational only and not financial advice.