Gold Price in South Africa
Live gold price in South Africa, shown in ZAR and US dollars. Gold is traded by the gram, with 22K and 18K widely sold. South Africa is the home of the Krugerrand, the world's first modern bullion coin. The table below covers gram, ounce, kilo and tola in ZAR and USD, plus 24K–14K rates and a calculator — all updated in real time.
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Gold price per unit
| Unit | USD | ZAR |
|---|---|---|
| Gram (1 g) | 139.71 | 2,261.69 |
| Troy ounce (31.1035 g) | 4,345.37 | 70,346.33 |
| Tola (11.6638 g) | 1,629.51 | 26,379.87 |
| Kilogram (1,000 g) | 139,706.89 | 2,261,686.90 |
Gold price by karat — Price per gram (ZAR)
Purity: 24K = 100% · 22K = 91.7% · 21K = 87.5% · 18K = 75% · 14K = 58.3%
Silver Price in South Africa
| Unit | USD | ZAR |
|---|---|---|
| Gram · .999 | 2.29 | 37.01 |
| Ounce | 71.10 | 1,151.05 |
| Kilo | 2,285.97 | 37,007.18 |
| Sterling .925 · gram | 2.11 | 34.23 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of gold in South Africa today?
The live gold price in South Africa is shown above in ZAR and US dollars, updated in real time. Gold trades at one global price per troy ounce; the value in ZAR and per gram is derived from that and the ZAR/USD rate.
How much is one gram of gold in South Africa?
The gram row above shows the live 24K gram price in ZAR. One gram equals the troy-ounce price divided by 31.1035; the karat table also gives 22K, 21K, 18K and 14K, and the calculator prices any weight.
What karat of gold is common in South Africa?
In South Africa, 22K and 18K are common, with 24K for investment bars.