Gold Price in 1968

Gold averaged $38.83 per troy ounce in 1968 ($1.25 per gram), trading between $35.14 and $42.60. Over the year it gained 19.2%, from $35.18 to $41.95.

Compared with the 1968 average, the latest close of $4,206.42 is higher by 10733%.

Average
$38.83
Open
$35.18
High
$42.60
Low
$35.14

Average price per gram by karat in 1968

KaratPer gramPer 10 g
24k$1.25$12.47
22k$1.14$11.44
18k$0.94$9.36
14k$0.73$7.30
10k$0.52$5.21

Frequently asked questions

What was the average gold price in 1968?

The average gold price in 1968 was $38.83 per troy ounce, or $1.25 per gram.

What was the highest gold price in 1968?

Gold reached a high of $42.60 per ounce in 1968, and a low of $35.14.

Did gold go up or down in 1968?

Gold rose 19.2% in 1968, from $35.18 to $41.95 per ounce.

How much was 1 gram of 24k gold in 1968?

On average $1.25 per gram of 24k gold, $1.14 for 22k and $0.73 for 14k.

Calculated from the daily historical series supplied by MetalflowAPI, in US dollars per troy ounce.