Data as of 2026-10-15. 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 1.2% — from RON 635 to RON 643 per gram. The series is built from daily COMEX futures closes and official daily FX rates.
Price per gram by purity
| Fineness | Purity | Price per gram |
|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | RON 640 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.80% | RON 613 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.60% | RON 586 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.00% | RON 480 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.50% | RON 374 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.50% | RON 240 |
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 640 |
| 5 grams | RON 3,198 |
| 10 grams | RON 6,397 |
| 20 grams | RON 12,793 |
| Troy ounce (31.1 g) | RON 19,896 |
| 50 grams | RON 31,983 |
| 100 grams | RON 63,966 |
| 1 kilogram | RON 639,662 |
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 gold in Romania today?
A gram of 999.9 gold in Romania works out at RON 640 at the official RON rate — RON 19,896 an ounce and RON 639,662 a kilogram. That is the market calculation; jewellers and banks charge more for premium, tax and workmanship.
How much is 1 gram of gold in Romanian lei today?
The computed price of one gram of gold (999.9 fine) is RON 640 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 374 — 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 19,896 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.
Other currencies
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Methodology and data limitations are described on the methodology page. This is not investment advice — see the disclaimer.