Gold market chart
Historical benchmark in ZAR per troy ounce; weight conversions are shown in the tables.
Gold Price Chart in ZAR per Pennyweight
Live gold price history in South African Rand (ZAR) per pennyweight. Toggle 24H, 7D, 30D, and 1Y ranges to analyze gold trends.
Quick Calculator
Calculate gold value
= 1.5552 grams
= 0.050000 troy ounces
Price per dwt: —
Gold price by currency
Fine gold per pennyweight · current exchange rates
—
US Dollar
—
Euro
—
British Pound
—
Japanese Yen
—
Swiss Franc
—
Australian Dollar
—
Canadian Dollar
—
Indian Rupee
—
Chinese Yuan
—
Singapore Dollar
—
Hong Kong Dollar
—
UAE Dirham
—
Saudi Riyal
—
Mexican Peso
—
Brazilian Real
—
South Korean Won
—
South African Rand
—
Russian Ruble
—
Turkish Lira
—
Polish Zloty
—
Thai Baht
—
Malaysian Ringgit
—
Indonesian Rupiah
—
Philippine Peso
—
Vietnamese Dong
—
New Zealand Dollar
—
Swedish Krona
—
Norwegian Krone
—
Danish Krone
—
Czech Koruna
—
Taiwan Dollar
Gold price by weight
| Weight | Grams | Spot value (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pennyweight? Gold weight, conversions and local use
Definition. The pennyweight (1.55517 g, one twentieth of a troy ounce) is the unit American jewellers and scrap buyers still quote in. One pennyweight equals 1.55517 grams, or 0.05000 troy ounces, which at today's gold spot price works out to — ZAR.
Where it is used. Repair work, casting weights and scrap gold offers in the US are almost always priced per pennyweight rather than per gram. The unit is the trading standard in United States jewellery trade.
Pricing conventions. A scrap buyer quoting per dwt is quoting on a unit roughly 1.5 times a gram, so always convert before comparing with an online per-gram offer. 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. The name survives from the medieval English penny, which literally weighed one pennyweight of silver.
Gold price per Pennyweight in ZAR — quick conversion table
| Quantity | Grams | Troy ounces | Value (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pennyweight | 1.555 g | 0.0500 oz t | — |
| 5 pennyweights | 7.776 g | 0.2500 oz t | — |
| 10 pennyweights | 15.552 g | 0.5000 oz t | — |
| 100 pennyweights | 155.517 g | 5.0000 oz t | — |
Values are calculated from the live XAU spot price converted into South African Rand and refresh with the price above.
Buying Gold in South Africa: local market, taxes and premiums
At the live price shown above per pennyweight, the price you see here is the international XAU spot price converted into South African Rand. Physical buyers in South Africa pay that reference plus a premium, and local trading is concentrated around Johannesburg, historically the centre of world gold mining. Buyers there generally watch the Rand Refinery price in rand per ounce as the day's reference.
Taxes and duties. Krugerrands and other bullion carry 15% VAT on the dealer margin structure, and gains are taxable when realised. 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 ZAR can sit noticeably above the spot value of the same pennyweight of metal.
How people usually buy. The common routes in South Africa are SA Mint and Rand Refinery distributors, bank bullion desks, coin dealers and JSE-listed metal ETFs. The products most often quoted locally include Krugerrand, Protea and Natura coins, 1 oz platinum coins.
Local conventions. The Krugerrand, struck at 22 carat with one full ounce of fine gold, is the local standard and trades globally. Before you buy, compare the dealer's asking price per pennyweight 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 ZAR quote.
Market information only, updated with live prices. Not tax or investment advice; tax rules in South Africa can change.
Other Precious Metals in ZAR
Compare prices across different precious metals
About Gold Price in ZAR
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 Pennyweight in South African Rand
The current gold price per pennyweight in South African Rand (ZAR) 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 South Africa, 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 pennyweights, which may be more practical for local transactions.
The pennyweight is a unit of mass equal to 24 grains, 1/20 of a troy ounce. This unit is commonly used when trading gold in various markets around the world.
Gold Long-Term Returns vs Current ZAR Price
How gold has performed over 1, 5, 10, and 20 years against today's spot price (USD/oz). Useful for South Africa investors tracking gold in ZAR.
| Period | Start date | Price then | Return |
|---|
Historical prices are approximate annual averages, interpolated between anchor years (1980–2026).
Gold price in ZAR – FAQ
How much does one ounce of gold cost in ZAR 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/ZAR rate.
What is the current gold rate in South Africa today?
The current gold rate in South Africa is the live spot price shown on this page per pennyweight. Prices refresh every 5 minutes and follow the international Gold spot price converted to South African Rand.
How much is 1 pennyweight of gold in ZAR?
1 pennyweight 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 ZAR exchange rate (1 pennyweight = 1.55517 grams).
How is the gold price per pennyweight calculated?
The gold price per pennyweight is calculated by converting the international spot price (quoted per troy ounce in USD) to ZAR using the current exchange rate, then converting to the pennyweight weight unit (1 pennyweight = 1.55517 grams).
Do I pay tax or VAT when buying gold in South Africa?
Krugerrands and other bullion carry 15% VAT on the dealer margin structure, and gains are taxable when realised. Always confirm the current rule with the dealer, because the tax treatment changes the real cost per pennyweight more than small differences in the ZAR spot quote.
Where do people usually buy gold in South Africa?
The usual routes are SA Mint and Rand Refinery distributors, bank bullion desks, coin dealers, JSE-listed metal ETFs. Local trading is centred on Johannesburg, historically the centre of world gold mining, and the products most often quoted are Krugerrand, Protea and Natura coins, 1 oz platinum coins.
Why is the shop price of gold higher than the spot price in ZAR?
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 pennyweight with the live spot value above, and check the dealer's buy-back spread.
Which price reference does the South Africa gold market follow?
Local buyers generally follow the Rand Refinery price in rand per ounce, converted into South African Rand (ZAR). The Krugerrand, struck at 22 carat with one full ounce of fine gold, is the local standard and trades globally.