Gold price in TRY
Computed value (XAU/USD × official rate, 2026-08-30); local premiums and taxes are not included. Details and purity table on the TRY price page.
Gold value by purity in TRY
| Purity | Fine gold | 1 g metal value | 5 g metal value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | TRY 6,920 | TRY 34,599 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.8% | TRY 6,630 | TRY 33,149 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.6% | TRY 6,339 | TRY 31,696 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.0% | TRY 5,190 | TRY 25,952 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.5% | TRY 4,049 | TRY 20,243 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.5% | TRY 2,595 | TRY 12,976 |
Computed bar values in TRY
This is the contained metal value, not a bank, pawnshop or dealer quote. Buy and sell prices differ because of spreads, condition, fees and local premiums.
Central-bank reserves
Source: World Gold Council, Gold Demand Trends — an archived quarterly snapshot, updated manually after each report.
What the data says
A gram of 999.9 gold in Turkey costs 6,921 TRY at an official rate of 48.18 per dollar (as of 2026-08-30).
The capital is Ankara, the World Bank region is Europe & Central Asia and the income group is Upper middle income.
Official gold reserves moved −70.0 t in 2026 Q1 according to the World Gold Council.
UN customs data for 2024 shows exports of 3.5 bn USD under HS code 7108.
Macro context from the World Bank: GDP at $1.6T in 2025; Population at 85.9M in 2025; Trade, % of GDP at 49.9% in 2025.
International gold trade
Source: UN Comtrade public preview, HS code 7108. Annual aggregated data; some values are estimates and reporting may be incomplete.
Macro context
Source: World Bank Indicators.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gram of gold cost in Turkey?
The computed price of one gram of 999.9 gold is TRY 6,921 at the official TRY rate (2026-08-30). Actual bank and dealer prices in Turkey are higher by the local premium, taxes and fees.
Is the central bank of Turkey buying gold?
Per World Gold Council data for 2026 Q1, official reserves changed by -70 t. This is an archived quarterly snapshot, not real-time data.
Where does the gold trade data for Turkey come from?
Gold imports and exports come from the UN Comtrade public preview under HS code 7108 (aggregated annual data, may be estimates). Macro indicators come from the World Bank. The full catalogue is on the Sources page.