Spot prices
Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium Prices Today
The latest spot price for each precious metal, how prices have moved, and what spot actually means for the price you pay for a coin or bar.
Latest reading: Oct 4, 2026, 9:29 AM UTC
Latest spot prices
Gold
$4,141.80
per troy ounce · USD
Updated Oct 4, 2026, 9:29 AM UTC
Silver
$60.52
per troy ounce · USD
Updated Oct 4, 2026, 9:29 AM UTC
Platinum
$1,701.00
per troy ounce · USD
Updated Oct 4, 2026, 9:29 AM UTC
Palladium
$1,192.00
per troy ounce · USD
Updated Oct 4, 2026, 9:29 AM UTC
Gold-to-silver ratio
68.4 : 1
At the latest prices, one ounce of gold costs about the same as 68 ounces of silver. What the ratio means
Spot prices are for general information only; dealer prices include premiums. Not financial advice.
Price history
How prices have moved
Gold over the last 30 days: from $4,472.10 on Sep 4, 2026 to $4,141.80 on Oct 4, 2026 (-7.39%). High $4,472.10 on Sep 4, 2026, low $4,121.00 on Sep 28, 2026.
Per troy ounce in USD. Times in UTC. Long ranges are thinned to about 200 points, so very short spikes can be smoothed out.
Good to know
Spot price vs what you pay
The spot price is the wholesale price of one troy ounce of raw metal, set by big trades between banks, refiners and funds. It is the starting point for every coin and bar, but you will almost never buy or sell at exactly spot. Read more about how the gold spot price is set.
The gap comes from a few places, explained in bullion premiums, bid and ask:
The premium
Dealers charge more than spot to cover making, shipping and selling the product. Coins usually cost more over spot than bars, and small sizes more than large ones.
The bid and ask
The ask is what a dealer sells at, the bid what they will buy back at. The gap between them is a cost you pay if you buy and later sell.
Timing
Prices move all day while markets are open. A dealer's quote is locked when you order, so it can differ from what you saw here a few minutes earlier.
Taxes and fees
Depending on where you live there may be sales tax, shipping, storage or payment fees on top. Check the total, not just the price per ounce.
Step by step
Using these prices when you buy
Step 1
Check spot
Use the cards above as a reference for what the metal itself is worth today.
Step 2
Work out the metal content
Use the calculator below to see the melt value of a coin or bar from its weight and purity.
Step 3
Compare the premium
Take the dealer's price, subtract the melt value and compare that premium across a few dealers.
Step 4
Ask about buyback
Find out what the dealer would pay to buy it back. A narrow bid-ask gap costs you less later.
Watch out for
Things to keep in mind
- Don't read too much into one day. Short-term moves are noisy and say little about where prices go next.
- Delayed isn't live. If a card says the price is delayed, get a current quote before you buy or sell.
- Past prices don't predict future ones. The chart shows history, not a forecast.
- Spot isn't an offer. No dealer will sell you a coin at spot, and no one will buy one from you at spot either.
Try it
Melt value calculator
Pre-filled with the latest price. Edit it to try another price.
Melt value
$4,141.39
0.9999 troy oz of pure gold
Melt value is the metal content at spot. Dealers sell above it (the premium) and usually buy below it. Rare coins can be worth far more than melt.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is the spot price?
The spot price is the market price for one troy ounce of a metal for immediate delivery, set by large wholesale trading. It is a reference point for the whole market, not a price any dealer will sell you a single coin or bar at. Our explainer on how the gold spot price is set goes into more detail.
Why do coins and bars cost more than spot?
Dealers add a premium on top of spot to cover minting, refining, shipping, insurance and their own margin. Small items such as one-ounce coins usually carry bigger premiums than large bars, and premiums rise when demand is high. See bullion premiums, bid and ask explained.
How often are the prices on this page updated?
This page shows the latest reading from our automated price feed each time it loads. If a price hasn't been refreshed for several hours we mark it as delayed and show when it was last updated, so you can check a live quote before you act on it.
What does the gold-to-silver ratio tell me?
It is how many ounces of silver one ounce of gold would buy at today's prices. People watch it to compare the two metals over time, but a high or low ratio doesn't predict what either price will do next.
Is now a good time to buy gold or silver?
We can't tell you that, and nobody can reliably time the market. These prices and charts are for general education, not financial advice. Think about why you want to own metal, how long you plan to hold it and what you can afford, and talk to a licensed adviser if you're unsure.
Prices on this page come from an automated feed, may be delayed, and are for general education only. This isn’t financial, tax or legal advice. Get a live quote from a dealer and, if you’re unsure, talk to a licensed adviser before making decisions.