United KingdomGold Price Today in United Kingdom (21K)
Today's 21K gold price in United Kingdom in GBP: the global spot ounce (live median of Binance, Coinbase and Kraken via PAXG/USD) converted to GBP at an hourly FX rate, divided by 31.1035 g and scaled by purity.
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87.5% pure · 21/24 · hallmarked 87521K is 87.5% gold, stamped 875, and it is the Middle East's own standard — uncommon in Europe or America, dominant from Cairo to Kuwait. The extra alloy over 22K buys enough hardness for daily wear while keeping the warm yellow that reads as gold rather than as pale metal.
It is the karat most Arab jewellers quote first, and the one most likely to be in the window with a per-gram price on a card. If you are comparing shops in this region, comparing their 21K gram price is the closest thing to a like-for-like test, because nearly all of them carry it.
Because it is the regional default, it also has the deepest resale market here: a 21K piece sold back in Amman, Riyadh or Cairo is priced against a number the shop quotes every morning, with no need to convert from a standard the local trade does not use.
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United Kingdom gold market
UK gold prices are quoted per troy ounce in GBP, anchored to the LBMA daily price fix in London. Investment-grade gold (≥99.5% purity) is VAT-exempt under UK tax law, and Royal Mint Britannia and Sovereign coins are also Capital Gains Tax-free for UK residents — the most tax-efficient bullion in Europe. Jewellery and non-investment gold attracts 20% VAT.
Common questions about 21K gold in United Kingdom
- How is the 21K gold price in United Kingdom calculated?
- The 21K per-gram price in United Kingdom is computed as: spot ounce price (XAU/USD) ÷ 31.1035 g × purity ratio × GBP/USD FX rate. The spot price is sourced from Binance, Coinbase and Kraken via PAXG/USD, refreshed every second.
- Why does the gold price differ between shops in United Kingdom?
- The raw spot price is the same across all shops. Differences come from three factors: (1) making charges (5-30 local units per gram), (2) retailer margin (3-10%), (3) local tax if applicable. The price shown here is the floor reference before any add-ons.
- How often is the United Kingdom gold price updated?
- The spot ounce price refreshes in real time via WebSocket (multiple times per second). The GBP/USD FX rate refreshes hourly from open central-bank data. The table above reflects the latest available price.
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