Gold Price Today in Colombia
Today's Gold Prices in Colombia - All Karats Live
The following are raw gram prices for the gold price in Colombia (before making charges), showing the sell price (what you pay when buying) and the buy price (what you get when selling to a shop).
| Karat | Buy Price | Sell Price | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 442,915.27 COP | 458,188.21 COP | ▲ 1,051.41 (+0.23%) |
| 18k | 332,186.45 COP | 343,641.15 COP | ▲ 788.56 (+0.23%) |
| 14k | 258,367.24 COP | 267,276.45 COP | ▲ 613.33 (+0.23%) |
| Ounce | 13,776,215.10 COP | 14,251,256.99 COP | ▲ 32,702.67 (+0.23%) |
Last updated: 09:55 - 5 October 2026
Gold Performance in Colombia Over Last Year
Gap Between Gold Price in Colombia and the Global Price
The table below shows the difference between the displayed local price and the raw global spot price for the same quantity in USD. This is a different indicator from the shop-level "buy/sell spread," since it compares the local price to the pure global price rather than yesterday's price.
| Karat | Local Price | Global Equivalent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 458,188.21 COP | 436,369.72 COP | +21,818.49 COP |
| 18k | 343,641.15 COP | 327,277.29 COP | +16,363.86 COP |
| 14k | 267,276.45 COP | 254,549.00 COP | +12,727.45 COP |
Popular Bullion Bars in Colombia
| Bar | Weight (g) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1g Bar | 1 | 467,351.97 COP |
| 5g Bar | 5 | 2,325,305.17 COP |
| 10g Bar | 10 | 4,636,864.69 COP |
| 50g Bar | 50 | 23,138,504.61 COP |
Gold Performance in Colombia - Long Term
Terms Worth Knowing Before You Buy Gold
- What is a troy ounce?
- The troy ounce is the standard global unit used in gold trading on every exchange worldwide, and it equals exactly 31.1035 grams.
- What is the difference between buy and sell price?
- The sell price is what you pay when acquiring gold from a shop, while the buy price is what you receive when selling your jewelry back to the same shop, with the gap representing the dealer's margin.
- What does the karat number mean?
- The karat number indicates the proportion of pure gold in a piece out of 24 parts, so 21k means 21 parts pure gold out of 24, or 87.5% purity.
Market Analysis
Colombia has a long gold mining history dating back to the ancient Muisca civilization, which inspired the famous legend of 'El Dorado,' and gold remains one of the country's most important non-oil exports today.
A significant share of Colombian output comes from informal mining in remote regions, creating an ongoing challenge for the government in regulating the sector and addressing its link to historical regional armed conflicts.
Medellín has seen growing commercial activity in gold jewelry manufacturing and design, benefiting from the city's broader industrial development over the past two decades, moving beyond its older reputation.
The Colombian market leans toward 18k, reflecting historical Spanish cultural influence similar to the rest of Latin America, with growing interest in gold as a savings haven amid recurring regional inflation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colombia's connection to the El Dorado legend?
The legend originates from the ancient Muisca civilization in Colombia, known for gold-related religious rituals that inspired the famous European story.
Is gold one of Colombia's major exports?
Yes, it remains one of the country's most important non-oil exports today.
What's the most common gold karat in Colombia?
18k is most common, reflecting Spanish cultural influence similar to the rest of Latin America.