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Gold and silver price today
Live gold, silver and platinum spot prices in Australian dollars, with price charts, prices by weight and a metal value calculator.
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Gold and silver price chart (AUD and USD)
Chart: TradingView. Gold and silver per troy ounce, in Australian dollars and US dollars. Use the tabs to switch metal, currency and time range.
Spot price by weight (AUD)
| Weight | Gold | Silver | Platinum |
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| 1 gram | – | – | – |
| 1/4 troy ounce | – | – | – |
| 1/2 troy ounce | – | – | – |
| 1 troy ounce | – | – | – |
| 2 troy ounces | – | – | – |
| 5 troy ounces | – | – | – |
| 1 kilogram | – | – | – |
Metal value calculator
The value of the metal content only, at the current indicative spot price. It is not a price we buy or sell at, and it does not include the collectable value of a coin.
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How gold and silver prices are set
Gold and silver trade around the clock on markets in London, New York, Shanghai and elsewhere. The spot price is the going rate for one troy ounce of metal for immediate delivery, and it is quoted in US dollars. The Australian dollar price is that figure converted at the current exchange rate, so it can move even when the US dollar price is steady.
What moves the price
- The US dollar and exchange rates. A weaker Australian dollar lifts the local price of gold and silver, and a stronger one lowers it.
- Interest rates and inflation. Precious metals pay no interest, so demand often changes with interest rates and with expectations for inflation.
- Central banks and investors. Buying and selling by central banks, funds and private investors shifts demand for gold.
- Industry. Silver and platinum are widely used in electronics, solar panels and vehicles, so their prices also follow industrial demand.
- World events. Demand for gold often rises in uncertain times.
Spot price and collector coins
The spot price tells you what the metal in a coin is worth. It does not tell you what the coin is worth. Collector coins are valued for their design, finish, mintage and condition, and many sell for well above their metal content. A coin with a low mintage can hold its appeal with collectors whichever way the metal price moves.
To learn more, read our guides to what coin mintage means, proof and uncirculated coins and what your coin collection is worth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the spot price?
The spot price is the current market price for one troy ounce of a precious metal for immediate delivery. It is set by trading on global markets and changes throughout the day. It is a wholesale reference price, not a retail price.
Why does a coin cost more than the spot price?
The spot price covers the raw metal only. A coin also carries the cost of minting, design, packaging, distribution and GST where it applies. Collector coins are priced on mintage, finish and demand as well, so their price is not set by the spot price alone.
Are Mint Coin Shop coins priced at the spot price?
No. We sell collector coins from the Royal Australian Mint, The Perth Mint and other mints. The price of each coin is shown on its product page and that is the price you pay. The spot prices on this page are a market reference only.
What is a troy ounce?
A troy ounce is the standard unit for weighing precious metals. One troy ounce is 31.1035 grams, which is about 10% heavier than the everyday ounce of 28.35 grams. A coin described as 1oz of gold or silver contains one troy ounce.
Why is the gold price in Australian dollars different from the US dollar price?
Gold and silver are traded globally in US dollars. The Australian dollar price is the US dollar price converted at the current exchange rate, so it moves when either the metal price or the exchange rate changes.
How often are the prices on this page updated?
The prices refresh about once a minute while the page is open. Markets trade around the clock on weekdays and close over the weekend, so prices do not change on Saturdays and Sundays.
What do purity figures like 99.99% mean?
Purity is the share of a coin's weight that is pure metal. A 99.99% gold coin, also written as 9999 or 24 carat, is almost entirely gold. A 22 carat gold coin is 91.67% gold, and sterling silver is 92.5% silver. The calculator above adjusts for purity.