Gold Price in 1976
Gold averaged $124.80 per troy ounce in 1976 ($4.01 per gram), trading between $103.05 and $140.35. Over the year it lost 4.1%, from $140.35 to $134.55.
Compared with the 1976 average, the latest close of $4,206.42 is higher by 3270%.
Average
$124.80
Open
$140.35
High
$140.35
Low
$103.05
Average price per gram by karat in 1976
| Karat | Per gram | Per 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| 24k | $4.01 | $40.08 |
| 22k | $3.68 | $36.75 |
| 18k | $3.01 | $30.09 |
| 14k | $2.35 | $23.47 |
| 10k | $1.67 | $16.73 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the average gold price in 1976?
The average gold price in 1976 was $124.80 per troy ounce, or $4.01 per gram.
What was the highest gold price in 1976?
Gold reached a high of $140.35 per ounce in 1976, and a low of $103.05.
Did gold go up or down in 1976?
Gold fell 4.1% in 1976, from $140.35 to $134.55 per ounce.
How much was 1 gram of 24k gold in 1976?
On average $4.01 per gram of 24k gold, $3.68 for 22k and $2.35 for 14k.
Calculated from the daily historical series supplied by MetalflowAPI, in US dollars per troy ounce.