Data as of 2026-07-17. 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 fell by 6.4% — from ZAR 2,269 to ZAR 2,123 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% | ZAR 2,121 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.80% | ZAR 2,032 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.60% | ZAR 1,943 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.00% | ZAR 1,591 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.50% | ZAR 1,241 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.50% | ZAR 795 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 gram of gold in South African rand today?
The computed price of one gram of gold (999.9 fine) is ZAR 2,121 at the official ZAR 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 ZAR 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 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
Methodology and data limitations are described on the methodology page. This is not investment advice — see the disclaimer.