Gold Price Today in Germany
Today's Gold Prices in Germany - All Karats Live
The following are raw gram prices for the gold price in Germany (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 | 121.50 EUR | 124.76 EUR | ▲ 0.05 (+0.04%) |
| 22k | 111.38 EUR | 114.37 EUR | ▲ 0.05 (+0.04%) |
| 18k | 91.13 EUR | 93.57 EUR | ▲ 0.04 (+0.04%) |
| 14k | 70.88 EUR | 72.78 EUR | ▲ 0.03 (+0.04%) |
| Ounce | 3,779.08 EUR | 3,880.47 EUR | ▲ 1.55 (+0.04%) |
Last updated: 03:50 - 12 September 2026
Gold Performance in Germany Over Last Year
Gap Between Gold Price in Germany 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 | 124.76 EUR | 120.54 EUR | +4.22 EUR |
| 22k | 114.37 EUR | 110.50 EUR | +3.87 EUR |
| 18k | 93.57 EUR | 90.41 EUR | +3.16 EUR |
| 14k | 72.78 EUR | 70.32 EUR | +2.46 EUR |
Popular Bullion Bars in Germany
| Bar | Weight (g) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Valcambi 1g | 1 | 127.26 EUR |
| Valcambi 5g | 5 | 633.16 EUR |
| Valcambi 10g | 10 | 1,262.57 EUR |
| Valcambi 50g | 50 | 6,300.38 EUR |
Gold Performance in Germany - Long Term
Gold Price Performance in Germany (% Annual Change)
| Year | Annual Change |
|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.7% |
| 2025 | +48.2% |
| 2024 | +34.8% |
| 2023 | +7.7% |
| 2022 | +9.1% |
| 2021 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | +15.5% |
| 2019 | +22.2% |
| 2018 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | — |
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
Germany stands out among European countries for actively encouraging direct investment in physical gold, backed by a major tax perk: capital gains from selling physical gold are tax-free if held for more than a full year, which has made Germans some of the continent's biggest bar buyers.
German jewelry typically uses per-mille marking instead of the traditional karat system, so you'll often see 585 or 750 stamped on a piece, with the number indicating pure gold content out of a thousand parts.
18k (marked 750) holds a firm place in fine German jewelry making, while the equivalent of 14k is common in more mid-range budget pieces.
Frankfurt's role as a major European financial hub indirectly shapes Euro movements, which in turn feeds into how stable the local gold price looks relative to more volatile currencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is investing in gold tax-free in Germany?
Capital gains from selling physical gold are tax-exempt if held for more than a full year before selling.
Why does German jewelry show numbers like 585 instead of karats?
This is a common European fineness marking system, where 750 equals 18k and 585 roughly equals 14k.
What's the most common karat in Germany?
18k (marked 750) dominates fine jewelry, while the 14k equivalent is common in more budget-friendly pieces.