Gold Price in 1981
Gold averaged $459.16 per troy ounce in 1981 ($14.76 per gram), trading between $391.75 and $599.25. Over the year it lost 32.4%, from $592.00 to $400.00.
Compared with the 1981 average, the latest close of $4,206.42 is higher by 816%.
Average
$459.16
Open
$592.00
High
$599.25
Low
$391.75
Average price per gram by karat in 1981
| Karat | Per gram | Per 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| 24k | $14.75 | $147.48 |
| 22k | $13.52 | $135.22 |
| 18k | $11.07 | $110.72 |
| 14k | $8.64 | $86.36 |
| 10k | $6.16 | $61.56 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the average gold price in 1981?
The average gold price in 1981 was $459.16 per troy ounce, or $14.76 per gram.
What was the highest gold price in 1981?
Gold reached a high of $599.25 per ounce in 1981, and a low of $391.75.
Did gold go up or down in 1981?
Gold fell 32.4% in 1981, from $592.00 to $400.00 per ounce.
How much was 1 gram of 24k gold in 1981?
On average $14.76 per gram of 24k gold, $13.52 for 22k and $8.64 for 14k.
Calculated from the daily historical series supplied by MetalflowAPI, in US dollars per troy ounce.