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Live 24K gold rate (99.99% pure), by weight.
| Weight | 24K Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Per Gram | $ 138.13 |
| Per 10 Gram | $ 1,381.28 |
| Per Tola | $ 1,611.10 |
| Per Ounce | $ 4,296.27 |
24K gold is pure gold — about 99.99% fine — the form used for coins, bars, and bullion investment. Because nothing is alloyed with it, its value tracks the international spot price directly.
It is too soft for most jewelry, so 24K is mainly bought for savings and investment. The rates below show its value by weight at the live spot price.
Gold trades per troy ounce (31.1035 g). At the current 24K spot price of $ 4,296.70 per ounce, pure gold works out to $ 138.14 per gram. Because 24K gold is 99.99% pure, its per-gram value is $ 138.14 × 0.9999 = $ 138.13.
The hallmark stamp shows fineness — for example “916” means 91.6% pure (22K) and “750” means 75% (18K).
| Karat | Purity | Hallmark | Value vs 24K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold (24K) | 100.0% | 999 | 100.0% |
| 22K Gold (22K) | 91.6% | 916 | 91.6% |
| 21K Gold (21K) | 87.5% | 875 | 87.5% |
| 18K Gold (18K) | 75.0% | 750 | 75.0% |
Pure gold lives mainly in the investment world: minted coins like the Canadian Maple Leaf and American Buffalo, cast and minted bars, and the reserves central banks hold. Its softness keeps it out of everyday jewelry, but the same purity makes it the cleanest way to store value — and its conductivity and corrosion resistance make it valuable in high-reliability electronics.
At 99.9% purity, gold bends and scratches with ordinary handling, so a 24K ring would quickly lose its shape and stones. Alloying it down to 22K, 18K, or 14K adds the hardness needed to survive daily wear, which is why pure gold is reserved for pieces that are stored rather than worn.
24 karat means the gold is essentially pure (99.9%+), with no other metals alloyed in. It is the purest form sold.
Pure gold is very soft and scratches or bends easily, so jewelers usually alloy it down to 22K, 21K, or 18K for durability.
For pure-metal investment, 24K coins and bars are standard because their value is the spot price with the smallest purity discount.