Gold market chart
Historical benchmark in PHP per troy ounce; weight conversions are shown in the tables.
Gold Price Chart in PHP per Kilogram
Live gold price history in Philippine Peso (PHP) per kilogram. Toggle 24H, 7D, 30D, and 1Y ranges to analyze gold trends.
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= 32.150747 troy ounces
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Gold price by weight
| Weight | Grams | Spot value (PHP) |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Ounce | 31.1035 | — |
| Gram | 1 | — |
| Kilogram | 1000 | — |
| Pennyweight | 1.55517 | — |
| Tola | 11.6638 | — |
| Tael (Hong Kong) | 37.429 | — |
| Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China) | 50 | — |
| Tael (Taiwan) | 37.5 | — |
| Grain | 0.0648 | — |
| Momme | 3.75 | — |
| Baht | 15.244 | — |
| Chi | 3.75 | — |
| Don | 3.75 | — |
| Mesghal | 4.6875 | — |
Gold price by karat & hallmark
Metal-only melt value; stones and making charges are not included.
What is a Kilogram? Gold weight, conversions and local use
Definition. The kilogram bar is the workhorse of the Asian wholesale market and the deliverable size on the Shanghai Gold Exchange. One kilogram equals 1000 grams, or 32.15075 troy ounces, which at today's gold spot price works out to — PHP.
Where it is used. Refiners, banks and large dealers move metal in 1 kg bars; for silver the standard wholesale unit is a 1 000 oz or 30 kg bar. The unit is the trading standard in wholesale and institutional trade.
Pricing conventions. Kilogram pricing shows the smallest premium of any retail-accessible size, which is why dealers quote it when comparing buy-back offers or valuing an entire holding. Gold is the metal most often traded in these traditional units, because jewellery and savings demand kept the old weights alive long after industry went metric.
Good to know. A kilogram equals 32.1507 troy ounces — not 32, a difference worth several hundred currency units at today's gold price.
Gold price per Kilogram in PHP — quick conversion table
| Quantity | Grams | Troy ounces | Value (PHP) |
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| 1 kilogram | 1,000 g | 32.1507 oz t | — |
| 5 kilograms | 5,000 g | 160.7537 oz t | — |
| 10 kilograms | 10,000 g | 321.5075 oz t | — |
| 100 kilograms | 100,000 g | 3215.0747 oz t | — |
Values are calculated from the live XAU spot price converted into Philippine Peso and refresh with the price above.
Buying Gold in Philippines: local market, taxes and premiums
At the live price shown above per kilogram, the price you see here is the international XAU spot price converted into Philippine Peso. Physical buyers in Philippines pay that reference plus a premium, and local trading is concentrated around Manila, with the Bangko Sentral coin programme. Buyers there generally watch the LBMA price converted at the BSP reference rate as the day's reference.
Taxes and duties. Sales of gold to the Bangko Sentral are tax-exempt; retail bullion purchases are subject to standard VAT rules. Gold is the deepest of the four precious metals markets, so local retail spreads are usually the tightest and buy-back is easiest. That is why the shop price of gold in PHP can sit noticeably above the spot value of the same kilogram of metal.
How people usually buy. The common routes in Philippines are Bangko Sentral gold buying stations, authorised coin dealers, jewellery districts such as Meycauayan and online dealers. The products most often quoted locally include 1 oz coins, 10 g and 100 g bars, 18K jewellery.
Local conventions. Small-scale domestic mining supplies much of the local gold, and 18K jewellery is the common retail purity. Before you buy, compare the dealer's asking price per kilogram with the live gold price above, and check the buy-back spread the same dealer offers — that round-trip cost matters more than a small difference in the headline PHP quote.
Market information only, updated with live prices. Not tax or investment advice; tax rules in Philippines can change.
Other Precious Metals in PHP
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About Gold Price in PHP
What is Gold?
Gold is a chemical element with symbol Au and atomic number 79. It is a dense, soft, malleable metal that has been used as a store of value for thousands of years.
History
Gold has been known and used by artisans since the Chalcolithic age. Egypt and especially Nubia had the resources to make them major gold-producing areas for much of history.
Common Uses
Interesting Facts
- •Gold is one of the least reactive chemical elements
- •All the gold ever mined would fit in a cube about 21 meters on each side
- •Gold is so malleable that a single gram can be beaten into a sheet of 1 square meter
Gold Price Per Kilogram in Philippine Peso
The current gold price per kilogram in Philippine Peso (PHP) is updated in real-time based on international market rates. Gold is traded globally and its price fluctuates based on supply and demand, economic conditions, and geopolitical factors.
When buying or selling gold in Philippines, it's important to understand that prices are typically quoted in troy ounces on international markets. Our converter helps you easily calculate the price in kilograms, which may be more practical for local transactions.
The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units. This unit is commonly used when trading gold in various markets around the world.
Gold Long-Term Returns vs Current PHP Price
How gold has performed over 1, 5, 10, and 20 years against today's spot price (USD/oz). Useful for Philippines investors tracking gold in PHP.
| Period | Start date | Price then | Return |
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Historical prices are approximate annual averages, interpolated between anchor years (1980–2026).
Gold price in PHP – FAQ
How much does one ounce of gold cost in PHP today?
One troy ounce of gold currently costs approximately the live spot price shown on this page. This live spot price is refreshed every 5 minutes from MetalflowAPI market data and reflects the international XAU/PHP rate.
What is the current gold rate in Philippines today?
The current gold rate in Philippines is the live spot price shown on this page per kilogram. Prices refresh every 5 minutes and follow the international Gold spot price converted to Philippine Peso.
How much is 1 kilogram of gold in PHP?
1 kilogram of gold equals the live spot price shown on this page today. This is calculated from the live spot price per troy ounce, converted via the PHP exchange rate (1 kilogram = 1000 grams).
How is the gold price per kilogram calculated?
The gold price per kilogram is calculated by converting the international spot price (quoted per troy ounce in USD) to PHP using the current exchange rate, then converting to the kilogram weight unit (1 kilogram = 1000 grams).
Do I pay tax or VAT when buying gold in Philippines?
Sales of gold to the Bangko Sentral are tax-exempt; retail bullion purchases are subject to standard VAT rules. Always confirm the current rule with the dealer, because the tax treatment changes the real cost per kilogram more than small differences in the PHP spot quote.
Where do people usually buy gold in Philippines?
The usual routes are Bangko Sentral gold buying stations, authorised coin dealers, jewellery districts such as Meycauayan, online dealers. Local trading is centred on Manila, with the Bangko Sentral coin programme, and the products most often quoted are 1 oz coins, 10 g and 100 g bars, 18K jewellery.
Why is the shop price of gold higher than the spot price in PHP?
Retail prices add a dealer premium covering refining, minting, shipping, insurance and margin, plus any local tax. Gold is the deepest of the four precious metals markets, so local retail spreads are usually the tightest and buy-back is easiest. Compare the asking price per kilogram with the live spot value above, and check the dealer's buy-back spread.
Which price reference does the Philippines gold market follow?
Local buyers generally follow the LBMA price converted at the BSP reference rate, converted into Philippine Peso (PHP). Small-scale domestic mining supplies much of the local gold, and 18K jewellery is the common retail purity.