Gold Price in 1975
Gold averaged $160.87 per troy ounce in 1975 ($5.17 per gram), trading between $128.75 and $186.25. Over the year it lost 24.2%, from $185.00 to $140.25.
Compared with the 1975 average, the latest close of $4,206.42 is higher by 2515%.
Average
$160.87
Open
$185.00
High
$186.25
Low
$128.75
Average price per gram by karat in 1975
| Karat | Per gram | Per 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| 24k | $5.17 | $51.67 |
| 22k | $4.74 | $47.38 |
| 18k | $3.88 | $38.79 |
| 14k | $3.03 | $30.26 |
| 10k | $2.16 | $21.57 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the average gold price in 1975?
The average gold price in 1975 was $160.87 per troy ounce, or $5.17 per gram.
What was the highest gold price in 1975?
Gold reached a high of $186.25 per ounce in 1975, and a low of $128.75.
Did gold go up or down in 1975?
Gold fell 24.2% in 1975, from $185.00 to $140.25 per ounce.
How much was 1 gram of 24k gold in 1975?
On average $5.17 per gram of 24k gold, $4.74 for 22k and $3.03 for 14k.
Calculated from the daily historical series supplied by MetalflowAPI, in US dollars per troy ounce.