Data as of 2026-07-30. Sources: Gold API (indicative XAU spot), Frankfurter (official central-bank FX rates).
30-day trend
Over the last 30 days the computed price per gram rose by 2.7% — from RON 595 to RON 611 per gram. The series is built from daily COMEX futures closes and official daily FX rates.
Gold price by year
| Year | Low (gram) | High (gram) | Average (gram) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RON 583 | RON 657 | RON 625 |
| 2025 | RON 432 | RON 610 | RON 504 |
| 2024 | RON 296 | RON 394 | RON 347 |
| 2023 | RON 266 | RON 307 | RON 287 |
| 2022 | RON 252 | RON 277 | RON 269 |
| 2021 | RON 222 | RON 257 | RON 238 |
| 2020 | RON 217 | RON 272 | RON 245 |
| 2019 | RON 173 | RON 212 | RON 188 |
| 2018 | RON 153 | RON 168 | RON 160 |
| 2017 | RON 159 | RON 173 | RON 166 |
| 2016 | RON 149 | RON 176 | RON 163 |
| 2015 | RON 141 | RON 156 | RON 148 |
| 2014 | RON 129 | RON 138 | RON 133 |
| 2013 | RON 130 | RON 179 | RON 152 |
| 2012 | RON 167 | RON 212 | RON 189 |
Yearly aggregates of daily COMEX futures closes converted at same-date official FX rates. FX history is available from 1999.
Price per gram by purity
| Fineness | Purity | Price per gram |
|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | RON 603 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.80% | RON 578 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.60% | RON 552 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.00% | RON 452 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.50% | RON 353 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.50% | RON 226 |
The purity price is the share of pure gold in the alloy multiplied by the 999.9 gram price. Jewellery retails well above the metal value.
Gold value by weight
| Weight | Value (999.9) |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | RON 603 |
| 5 grams | RON 3,016 |
| 10 grams | RON 6,032 |
| 20 grams | RON 12,063 |
| Troy ounce (31.1 g) | RON 18,760 |
| 50 grams | RON 30,158 |
| 100 grams | RON 60,316 |
| 1 kilogram | RON 603,156 |
Computed from the exchange price of pure gold: minted bars sell at a premium over these values at banks and are bought back at a discount.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 gram of gold in Romanian lei today?
The computed price of one gram of gold (999.9 fine) is RON 603 at the official RON rate. Real-world bank or jeweller prices are higher by the dealer premium, VAT and fees.
How is this price calculated?
We take the global indicative gold price (XAU/USD) and multiply it by the official RON rate from central-bank data (Frankfurter). It is a computed value: local dealer premiums, taxes and delivery are not included.
Why is the price at a shop or bank different?
Banks and jewellers add a premium over the market price for fabrication, logistics, VAT and their own margin, and apply a discount when buying back. The gap typically runs from 2–3% on investment bars to tens of percent on jewellery.
How much is a gram of 14k (585) gold in Romanian lei?
The computed price of one gram of 585 (14k) gold is RON 353 — 58.5% of the pure 999.9 gram price. Most jewellery is made of this alloy, and shops sell it well above the metal value.
How much is a troy ounce of gold in Romanian lei?
A troy ounce — 31.1035 grams — is worth about RON 18,760 at the current computation. Global exchanges quote gold per troy ounce (XAU/USD).
How often is the data updated?
This page recalculates at least once an hour. The global gold price on the World Gold home page updates every few seconds.
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Methodology and data limitations are described on the methodology page. This is not investment advice — see the disclaimer.