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Hong Kong gold market reference

Converted from international gold (USD/oz) × USD-HKD; the source and latest successful update time are shown after loading. Updated 2026-07-23T06:00:56.064Z

Per tael (pure gold jewellery)
HK$38,920
ref 1 tael ≈ 37.429 g
Per gram
HK$1,040
ref HKD / gram
International gold
US$4,125.10
USD / oz (gold-api.com)

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Hong Kong gold price explained: how to read it, calculate it, and why it moves

Original content · last updated 2026

For many people in Hong Kong, gold is more than jewellery — it is a store of value passed down generations. Whether you want to buy gold ornaments, save in gold bars, or simply check today's price per tael, understanding how the gold price is formed matters. This page walks from the international quote to the "tael" Hong Kong knows best, and teaches you to read a shop's bid and ask prices.

How the HK price relates to the international price

Globally, gold is quoted in "US dollars per troy ounce", where 1 oz ≈ 31.1035 grams. Hong Kong has no independent gold price; it follows the international price set in London and New York, then converts to HKD per tael using the USD-HKD rate (the HKD is pegged to the USD, long held at 7.75–7.85).

Reference HKD per gram = (gold USD ÷ 31.1035) × USD-HKD rate
Reference per tael = per gram × 37.429 (HK troy tael in grams)

"Ask" vs "bid" (important)

New buyers often confuse a shop's two prices:

  • Ask price (you pay to buy): the price the shop sells gold to you — higher, including labour and retail premium.
  • Bid price (you receive when selling): the price the shop pays to buy gold from you — lower. The gap between them is the spread.

This site lists both bid and ask for every shop so you can compare at a glance. Before selling, shop around — bid prices can differ by hundreds of dollars per tael.

Are "pure gold", "fine gold" and 24K the same?

MarkPurityCommon use
999.9 / fine gold99.99%Bars, pellets, investment gold
999 / pure gold / 24K99.0%+Traditional jewellery, wedding gold
22K (916)91.6%Higher-purity jewellery
18K (750)75%Fashion jewellery, gem settings
14K (585)58.5%Lower-cost jewellery

What drives the gold price up and down

  • US dollar strength: gold is priced in USD, so a stronger dollar usually weighs on gold.
  • Rates and inflation: the lower real rates, the lower the cost of holding gold, which tends to support prices.
  • Risk sentiment: geopolitical and market stress drive money into gold.
  • Central bank buying: ongoing accumulation by central banks provides long-term support.
Figures on this page are public-market conversion reference values with source and update time. They may be delayed or inaccurate, are not any shop's official or executable quote, and are not investment advice.

Read more: Bars vs jewellery · Shop spread comparison · Silver price

Gold price FAQ

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How many grams is one tael of gold in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong jewellers use the troy tael (also called the si-maa tael): one tael of gold is about 37.429 grams, one tael divides into 10 mace, and one mace is about 3.7429 grams. This is completely different from the mainland market catty (1 catty = 500 g, 1 tael = 50 g), so do not mix them up. Every tael figure on this page and in the calculator is based on 37.429 g; if your gold is quoted in grams or troy ounces, switch units in the calculator, where one troy ounce is about 31.1035 g.

Which is the price I pay when buying gold — the shop's bid or ask?

When you buy, you pay the shop's ask, which is usually higher because it includes the metal, craftsmanship and a retail premium. When you sell, you receive the shop's bid, which is usually lower; the gap between them is the dealing spread. A simple way to remember: the shop's ask equals your buy price. This site does not publish any per-shop quotes; actual prices vary by shop, fineness, weight deduction and market conditions, so verify the full quote directly with the merchant before dealing.

Are the prices on this site live dealing prices?

No. The site only shows reference values converted from public-market data (international spot and exchange rates), each with its source and latest successful update time. Because the data comes from third-party public sources and is server-cached, it may lag the latest market slightly, and it is not any shop's, bank's or exchange's official or executable quote. Any dealing decision should follow the merchant's actual on-site quote; this page is for education and reference only.

How this gold price is calculated and read

The HKD gold price here is converted from the international gold spot (USD/oz): first from per troy ounce to per gram and per tael, then multiplied by the USD/HKD rate. Simplified: (USD/oz ÷ 31.1035 × 37.429) × USD/HKD = HKD reference per tael. Each figure shows its source and the latest successful update time.

Who is it for? Anyone who wants a quick read on today's rough price level and a benchmark before dealing. How to read it? These are public-market reference prices, not any jeweller's official or dealable quote, and may be delayed. Retail adds a premium and buy-back has a spread; actual dealing follows a merchant's on-site quote. To estimate your own gold by weight and purity, use the gold calculator.