Gold Price Today in Turkey
Today's Gold Prices in Turkey - All Karats Live
The following are raw gram prices for the gold price in Turkey (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 | 6,895.46 TRY | 7,133.24 TRY | ▲ 2.85 (+0.04%) |
| 22k | 6,320.84 TRY | 6,538.80 TRY | ▲ 2.61 (+0.04%) |
| 21k | 6,033.54 TRY | 6,241.59 TRY | ▲ 2.50 (+0.04%) |
| 18k | 5,171.60 TRY | 5,349.93 TRY | ▲ 2.14 (+0.04%) |
| Ounce | 214,472.94 TRY | 221,868.73 TRY | ▲ 88.71 (+0.04%) |
Last updated: 03:50 - 12 September 2026
Gold Performance in Turkey Over Last Year
Gap Between Gold Price in Turkey 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 | 7,133.24 TRY | 6,793.56 TRY | +339.68 TRY |
| 22k | 6,538.80 TRY | 6,227.43 TRY | +311.37 TRY |
| 21k | 6,241.59 TRY | 5,944.37 TRY | +297.22 TRY |
| 18k | 5,349.93 TRY | 5,095.17 TRY | +254.76 TRY |
Popular Bullion Bars in Turkey
| Bar | Weight (g) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| IGR 1g | 1 | 7,311.57 TRY |
| IGR 5g | 5 | 36,379.52 TRY |
| IGR 10g | 10 | 72,616.38 TRY |
| IGR 50g | 50 | 362,011.93 TRY |
Gold Performance in Turkey - Long Term
Gold Price Performance in Turkey (% Annual Change)
| Year | Annual Change |
|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | +99.4% |
| 2024 | +56.8% |
| 2023 | +74.7% |
| 2022 | +41.7% |
| 2021 | +62.3% |
| 2020 | +71.2% |
| 2019 | +31.5% |
| 2018 | +30.1% |
| 2017 | +24.5% |
| 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
Gold's role in Turkey goes well beyond adornment, functioning as a genuine economic safeguard, with many Turks converting savings into the metal as a hedge against high inflation and the sharp Lira volatility the country has seen in recent years.
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar holds its place as one of the oldest gold markets in history, with trading activity spanning centuries, still drawing local buyers and tourists alike as a major destination today.
The traditional Turkish gold coin (Cumhuriyet Altını) carries special social significance as a staple gift at weddings and circumcision celebrations, a tradition that outweighs the metal's raw material value.
The local market shows strong demand for both 22k and 14k, reflecting a divide between those seeking high purity for savings and those preferring durability for heavy daily wear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is gold demand so strong in Turkey?
High inflation and Lira volatility push many Turks toward gold as a way to protect the value of their savings.
What is the Cumhuriyet Altını coin?
A traditional Turkish gold coin commonly given as a key gift at major social occasions like weddings.
What's the most common gold karat in Turkey?
Demand splits between 22k (savings and high purity) and 14k (durability for daily wear).