24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
£109
per gram
Per gram£109
Per troy ounce£3,404
Gold Rate / United Kingdom
Gold Rate in UK Today
LiveLive gold rates for United Kingdom by karat purity. Prices are market references only - final cost varies by jeweler premium, making charges, taxes, and local spread.
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Currency: GBP
Track UK gold rate today with live 24K, 22K, 21K, and 18K prices in GBP. The current benchmark is £109 per gram and £3,404 per troy ounce, with city references for London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, and Liverpool. Use this page as your LBMA-aligned benchmark before dealer premium and VAT on jewelry.
Today vs Yesterday (24K / gram)
£109.43
Yesterday: £109.93
Down £0.4988 (-0.45%)
24K per Troy Ounce
£3,404
Local reference update:
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Estimated Value
£100.31
£100.31 per gram (22k)
Weight in grams: 1.000
Gold Price Today in UK
If you are searching for gold rate in UK today, this page provides 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K references in GBP with gram and troy ounce focus, LBMA context, and city-level spread checks across major UK markets.
22 Karat
(916 fineness)
£100
per gram
Per gram£100
Per troy ounce£3,120
21 Karat
(875 fineness)
£96
per gram
Per gram£96
Per troy ounce£2,978
18 Karat
(750 fineness)
£82
per gram
Per gram£82
Per troy ounce£2,553
PURITY COMPARISON
24K
99.9%
22K
91.6%
21K
87.5%
18K
75.0%
Gold Price Per Gram, Troy Ounce & Tola in United Kingdom
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) | £109.43 | £109.93 | £0.4988 (-0.45%) |
| Per 10 Gram (24K) | £1,094.32 | £1,099.30 | £4.988 (-0.45%) |
| Per Tola (24K) | £1,276.39 | £1,282.21 | £5.8179 (-0.45%) |
| Per Troy Ounce (24K) | £3,403.70 | £3,419.22 | £15.5144 (-0.45%) |
United Kingdom Gold Price Chart (per gram)
Trend view for United Kingdom, United Kingdom. This chart uses the same local reference series shown in the table below.
Gold Rate Changes for Last 10 days in United Kingdom
This 10-day table shows the short-term direction for 18K, 22K and 24K rates in United Kingdom.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | £82.0737 | £100.31 | £109.43 | -0.45% |
| 15 May 2026 | £82.4478 | £100.77 | £109.93 | -2.48% |
| 14 May 2026 | £84.5479 | £103.34 | £112.73 | -0.42% |
| 13 May 2026 | £84.9021 | £103.77 | £113.20 | +0.43% |
| 12 May 2026 | £84.5389 | £103.33 | £112.72 | -0.87% |
| 11 May 2026 | £85.2817 | £104.23 | £113.71 | -0.04% |
| 08 May 2026 | £85.3124 | £104.27 | £113.75 | +0.44% |
| 07 May 2026 | £84.9401 | £103.82 | £113.25 | +0.38% |
| 06 May 2026 | £84.6166 | £103.42 | £112.82 | +2.77% |
| 05 May 2026 | £82.3376 | £100.63 | £109.78 | +0.80% |
Daily Gold Rates in United Kingdom (Last 30 Days)
Review the broader 30-day trend to understand how today gold rate in United Kingdom compares with recent market movement (15 Apr 2026 to 17 May 2026).
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | £82.0737 | £100.31 | £109.43 | -0.45% |
| 15 May 2026 | £82.4478 | £100.77 | £109.93 | -2.48% |
| 14 May 2026 | £84.5479 | £103.34 | £112.73 | -0.42% |
| 13 May 2026 | £84.9021 | £103.77 | £113.20 | +0.43% |
| 12 May 2026 | £84.5389 | £103.33 | £112.72 | -0.87% |
| 11 May 2026 | £85.2817 | £104.23 | £113.71 | -0.04% |
| 08 May 2026 | £85.3124 | £104.27 | £113.75 | +0.44% |
| 07 May 2026 | £84.9401 | £103.82 | £113.25 | +0.38% |
| 06 May 2026 | £84.6166 | £103.42 | £112.82 | +2.77% |
| 05 May 2026 | £82.3376 | £100.63 | £109.78 | +0.80% |
| 04 May 2026 | £81.6815 | £99.8329 | £108.91 | -2.38% |
| 01 May 2026 | £83.6768 | £102.27 | £111.57 | +0.33% |
| 30 Apr 2026 | £83.402 | £101.94 | £111.20 | +1.53% |
| 29 Apr 2026 | £82.146 | £100.40 | £109.53 | -1.01% |
| 28 Apr 2026 | £82.9828 | £101.42 | £110.64 | -1.79% |
| 27 Apr 2026 | £84.4991 | £103.28 | £112.67 | -0.99% |
| 24 Apr 2026 | £85.3467 | £104.31 | £113.80 | +0.37% |
| 23 Apr 2026 | £85.0358 | £103.93 | £113.38 | -0.58% |
| 22 Apr 2026 | £85.5311 | £104.54 | £114.04 | +0.73% |
| 21 Apr 2026 | £84.9148 | £103.78 | £113.22 | -2.25% |
| 20 Apr 2026 | £86.8703 | £106.17 | £115.83 | -1.05% |
| 17 Apr 2026 | £87.792 | £107.30 | £117.06 | +1.51% |
| 16 Apr 2026 | £86.4872 | £105.71 | £115.32 | -0.30% |
| 15 Apr 2026 | £86.751 | £106.03 | £115.67 | 0.00% |
Gold Price in Major Cities of United Kingdom
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.
| Chart | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Glasgow | G | £110.25 | £1,285.89 | |
| Leeds | L | £109.49 | £1,277.07 | |
| Liverpool | L | £109.29 | £1,274.79 | |
| Birmingham | B | £109.10 | £1,272.47 | |
| London | L | £108.76 | £1,268.60 | |
| Manchester | M | £108.70 | £1,267.88 |
LBMA London Gold Benchmark
The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) is the core benchmark for global gold pricing. The LBMA Gold Price auction is published at 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM London time and is used by central banks, miners, refiners, and dealers worldwide.
UK gold on this page is aligned with live spot conversion into GBP. Current 24K references are £109.43 per gram and £3,403.70 per troy ounce.
UK Gold VAT Treatment
| Gold Type | VAT | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investment bars (99.5%+) | 0% VAT | VAT-exempt investment gold |
| Investment coins (legal tender) | 0% VAT | Includes Britannia and Sovereign |
| Gold jewelry | 20% VAT | Standard UK VAT rate on finished jewelry |
| Making charges | 20% VAT | Applied on labor/craft component |
UK Hallmark & Assay Offices
| Hallmark | Purity | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| 999 | 99.9% | Bars and investment coins |
| 916 | 91.6% | 22K wedding jewelry |
| 875 | 87.5% | 21K jewelry |
| 750 | 75.0% | 18K mainstream UK jewelry |
| 375 | 37.5% | 9K jewelry (common in UK) |
UK hallmarking is validated through London, Birmingham, Sheffield, and Edinburgh assay offices.
Britannia & Sovereign Investment Coins
UK investors often track two core legal-tender products: Britannia (1 troy ounce, 999.9 purity) and Sovereign (7.32g, 22K/916 purity). Both are widely used as VAT-efficient investment references.
Spot-linked reference today: £3,403.70 per troy ounce. Final dealer pricing can include mint premium and availability spread.
UK South Asian Gold Buying Context
South Asian communities in the UK remain major buyers of 22K and 21K jewelry, especially around wedding seasons and Eid gifting windows. London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds are key retail clusters.
Buyers often compare both grams and tola before purchase. Use this page as your benchmark, then compare dealer making charges and hallmark details on invoice.
Why Gold Prices Change
Gold prices in the UK are anchored to global XAU/USD movement with London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) benchmarks as a core reference. GBP/USD changes can move local GBP gold rates even when dollar gold is flat, while dealer premium, 20% VAT on jewelry, and city-level competition shape final checkout pricing.
LBMA Gold Benchmark
London remains the key benchmark venue via LBMA auctions, which influence institutional and retail pricing globally.
GBP/USD Exchange Rate
UK gold in GBP can move when sterling changes versus USD, even if dollar-denominated spot is steady.
Bank of England Signals
UK inflation data and BoE rate guidance can shift sterling and alter local gold valuation quickly.
VAT Split: Bullion vs Jewelry
Investment bullion is typically VAT-exempt, while jewelry carries 20% VAT, creating a meaningful checkout gap.
City-Level Dealer Spread
London and Birmingham usually show tighter competition than lower-volume regional markets.
Seasonal Wedding Demand
South Asian and festive buying windows can temporarily raise retail premium over benchmark spot.
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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.