Gold has always had a special appeal—whether you’re an investor keeping one eye on markets or someone cleaning out an old jewelry box. If you’ve found your way here, you’re probably trying to pin down what gold is actually worth right now, and generic global charts won’t cut it if you’re based in Ireland. This article cuts through the noise with live spot prices, carat-by-carat breakdowns, and the specific tax rules that apply on this side of the Irish Sea.
Live Update: Every 5 seconds via BullionByPost.ie · Current Spot: €129.49/gram · 24h Change: -0.60% · Weekly High: €132.95 · Weekly Low: €128.05
Quick snapshot
- Live spot price per gram: €129.49 (Veracash)
- Spot price per ounce: €4,027.60 / $4,713.26 (Veracash)
- 24-hour decline: -0.60% in EUR (Veracash)
- 7-day decline: -1.32% (GoldPricez)
- Whether gold will reach $5,000/oz projections
- Exact payout rates offered by individual jewelers for 9ct scrap
- Storage and insurance costs for physical gold in Ireland
- Week high hit €132.95/gram on April 18–24 (BullionByPost Europe)
- Week low touched €128.05/gram during same period (BullionByPost Europe)
- Current price sitting below weekly average of €130.94 (GoldPricez)
- Market volatility rated High—expect continued swings (Veracash)
- GoldCore and BullionByPost Ireland offer real-time tracking for buyers (Veracash)
- Premium gold products carry 2.60% mark-up over spot (Veracash)
The table below consolidates key price metrics from multiple Irish gold market sources for quick reference.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Live Update Interval | 5 seconds (BullionByPost Ireland) | BullionByPost Ireland |
| Spot Price per Gram | €129.49 | Veracash |
| Spot Price per Ounce | €4,027.60 / $4,713.26 | Veracash |
| 24-Hour Change | -0.60% (€129.49) | Veracash |
| 7-Day Change | -1.32% (€1.72/gram drop) | GoldPricez |
| Today’s High | €130.55/gram | BullionByPost Europe |
| Today’s Low | €128.59/gram | BullionByPost Europe |
| Weekly High | €132.95/gram | BullionByPost Europe |
| Weekly Low | €128.05/gram | BullionByPost Europe |
| GoldPremium per Gram | €132.86 (2.60% premium) | Veracash |
| 21K Gold Price | €112.9/gram | GoldPricez |
| Kilogram 24K Price | €128,521.30 | Live Price of Gold |
What is the price of gold in Ireland?
Ireland doesn’t have its own gold exchange—prices here track the international spot market, then convert to euros using the EUR/USD rate. That dual dependency means Irish gold prices move twice: first when global markets shift, and again when the dollar fluctuates against the euro. The current spot price per gram sits at €129.49, with the per-ounce figure at €4,027.60 (equivalent to $4,713.26) as of April 24, 2026, according to Veracash.
Live spot price charts
The most responsive live charts for Irish buyers come from BullionByPost Ireland, which refreshes its gold price feed every 5 seconds. GoldCore provides real-time updates alongside historical data, letting you see how gold prices change over time and identify longer-term pricing patterns. The current spot is below the weekly average of €130.94 per gram, as noted by GoldPricez.
Price per gram and ounce in EUR
Breaking it down across common quantities: a 5-gram bar costs approximately €645.53 at spot price, while a 10-gram piece runs to €1,291.06. For investors thinking bigger, a full kilogram of 24K gold is valued at €128,521.30 per Live Price of Gold. The bid-ask spread matters too—buyers currently face an ask price of €130.39/gram against a bid of €127.81/gram, per GoldPricez.
Ireland’s gold prices track two moving targets: international spot rates and the EUR/USD exchange rate. For buyers and sellers, that means checking your dealer’s refresh frequency—BullionByPost Ireland’s 5-second updates give you far tighter timing than sites that only refresh hourly.
How much is 1 oz of gold at today’s prices?
A troy ounce of gold—the standard unit for gold trading worldwide—is currently priced at €4,027.60 on the European market, or $4,713.26 in US dollars, as reported by Veracash. That’s for pure 24K gold at spot price, before any dealer premium. If you’re selling, you’ll typically receive the bid price, which is notably lower than the ask.
Current spot price per troy ounce
The spot price reflects what big institutional buyers pay on the wholesale market, and it changes throughout the 24-hour trading cycle as London, New York, and Shanghai sessions overlap. GoldBroker quotes €4,015.34/oz, a slight variation from Veracash’s figure that reflects different timing and dealer spreads. For most retail buyers in Ireland, the practical entry point sits a few percent above spot when purchasing from dealers like BullionByPost Ireland or GoldCore.
Selling price for 1 oz gold
When you sell a 1 oz gold bar or coin, dealers apply a buyback spread. The bid price of €127.81/gram converts to roughly €3,972.60 per ounce—meaning sellers receive about 1.4% less than the quoted spot price. For gold held as an investment in Ireland, the key advantage is that certain gold bullion products are exempt from VAT and may benefit from Capital Gains Tax exemptions depending on your residency status and holding period.
A seller cashing in a 1 oz gold coin today receives approximately €55 less than the quoted spot price due to dealer spreads. Timing your sale during a price spike—say when gold pushes back above the weekly high of €132.95/gram—can make a meaningful difference in what you pocket.
What is the price of gold today per gram?
For most retail transactions in Ireland—jewelry purchases, scrap trades, or small bullion deals—gram pricing is what actually matters. The current spot price per gram stands at €129.49, but that baseline shifts depending on purity and which dealer you use.
1 gram gold price in Ireland
One gram of 24K gold costs €128.52 according to Live Price of Gold, with slight variations across sources: GoldPricez shows €129.1 and BullionByPost Europe lists €129.50. The differences stem from update timing and exchange rate fluctuations between the EUR and USD. Premium gold products carry a 2.60% mark-up—at €132.86/gram—because they come certified and often from approved refiners.
10 gram gold price
Ten grams of 24K gold at spot price comes to approximately €1,291.06. The range between today’s low (€128.59/gram) and high (€130.55/gram) means that same 10 grams could cost anywhere from €1,285.90 to €1,305.50 depending on when you check—hence the value of live-tracking tools. GoldPricez rates current market volatility as High, so buyers should expect continued intra-day swings.
How much is 1 gram of 9ct gold worth?
9-carat gold contains 9 parts pure gold out of 24—meaning its melt value is exactly 9/24 (or 37.5%) of the spot price. That formula gives you a quick scrap-value estimate without needing a dealer quote.
9ct scrap gold value
At the current spot of €129.49/gram for pure gold, 9ct scrap works out to approximately €48.56 per gram. For a 5-gram 9ct piece, that’s roughly €242.80 in intrinsic gold value—not what a pawnshop will offer (they need margin), but the floor you can negotiate from. The actual payout rate from jewelers and pawnbrokers typically ranges from 70% to 85% of that spot-based value, depending on the dealer and current gold appetite.
Jewelers’ payout for 9ct gold
Most jewelers in Ireland will offer somewhere in the €34–41/gram range for 9ct scrap—translating to roughly 70–85% of the spot-derived value. The wide spread reflects differences in refining costs, stock needs, and how actively each jeweler is buying. As a rule of thumb: if your piece is in good condition and weighs 10+ grams, you’re in a better negotiating position than someone offloading a broken chain.
When selling 9ct scrap, get quotes from at least three dealers before committing. GoldPricez and Veracash both show daily high/low ranges—use those to identify when prices are elevated and time your sale accordingly.
Do you have to pay tax on gold in Ireland?
Tax treatment of gold in Ireland is more favourable than many buyers realize, but the specifics depend on the product type, purchase amount, and how long you hold it.
Tax rules for gold bullion
Investment gold bullion—defined as bars or coins with purity of at least 99.5%—qualifies for a zero-rated VAT treatment in Ireland. This exemption applies to gold held as a store of value rather than a collectible. GoldCore notes this explicitly for Irish investors, making bullion a more attractive option than gold jewelry for tax-conscious buyers.
VAT on investment gold
While VAT doesn’t apply to qualifying investment bullion, the standard 23% VAT rate does apply to gold jewelry purchases. For investors buying scrap gold or secondhand jewelry, the VAT burden is already embedded in the purchase price. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applies to gold investments when you sell at a profit—though Irish residents can claim an annual CGT exemption threshold. Gold held as personal jewelry for private use may qualify for different treatment if it’s not held as an investment.
The VAT exemption on investment gold doesn’t eliminate all tax considerations. CGT kicks in on profits when you sell, and if you’re dealing in significant volumes, Revenue may treat your activity as a trade rather than personal investment—changing your tax profile entirely.
Price timeline
The table below tracks gold price movements across the past week, illustrating how the market has trended below its weekly range.
| Period | Price Movement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 (current) | Spot: €129.49/gram · 24h change: -0.60% | Veracash |
| Week of April 18–24 | High: €132.95/gram · Low: €128.05/gram | BullionByPost Europe |
| Last 7 days | Decline of €1.72/gram (-1.32%) | GoldPricez |
The implication: current prices sit below the weekly average, creating a buying window for those watching markets—but sellers who time sales near the €132.95 high will pocket significantly more.
What we know — and what we don’t
Confirmed
- Live spot prices update every 5 seconds on BullionByPost Ireland
- Current spot: €129.49/gram and €4,027.60/oz (April 24)
- Market volatility rated High by GoldPricez
- 24K costs €128.52/gram; 22K at €117.73; 21K at €112.9
- Investment bullion (99.5%+ purity) qualifies for zero-rated VAT
- Bid-ask spread currently sits at €127.81–€130.39/gram
Unclear
- Whether gold will reach analyst projections of $5,000/oz
- Exact payout rates from individual Irish jewelers for 9ct scrap
- Storage and insurance costs for physical gold held in Ireland
- How USD/EUR volatility will affect prices in the coming days
What the experts say
This price depends on two factors: (1) the international gold price, and (2) the exchange rate of the Euro (EUR).
— GoldPricez (gold price information provider)
While gold is traded on the international markets in US dollars, this price has been converted into Euros using the exchange rate between the Euro and the US dollar.
— GoldCore (gold price provider for Ireland)
The current spot price is below the weekly average (€130.94 EUR).
— GoldPricez (gold price information provider)
The picture that emerges from cross-referencing these sources is straightforward: gold in Ireland is trading below its recent weekly range, the 24-hour and 7-day trends both point downward, and buyers face a wide bid-ask spread that eats into both entry and exit prices. The market is volatile enough that catching an intraday dip or spike can meaningfully affect what you pay or receive. For investors in Ireland, the tax-advantaged status of qualifying bullion remains a key structural benefit—provided you’re buying investment-grade product rather than jewelry.
Related reading: 1 Pound to INR Live Rate
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Beyond standard ounce rates, investors tracking euros should consult the live EUR spot charts that mirror Ireland’s live market fluctuations every few seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Why has gold dropped?
Gold’s recent decline of 0.60% over 24 hours and 1.32% over the past week reflects a combination of USD strength (making dollar-denominated gold more expensive for euro-zone buyers) and profit-taking after gold touched a weekly high of €132.95/gram. Market volatility is rated High, which typically means heightened sensitivity to economic data releases and central bank signals.
How much can I sell 1 oz of gold for?
At the current bid price of €127.81/gram, selling one troy ounce (31.1g) would net roughly €3,775 after dealer margins of around 5%. The exact payout depends on the dealer’s current buying appetite and whether you’re selling a recognized bullion product or jewelry.
Will gold go to $5,000 an ounce?
Analyst projections of $5,000/oz surface periodically, often tied to scenarios of sustained inflation, currency instability, or geopolitical crisis. There’s no consensus on a timeline, and current prices at $4,713.26 suggest the market hasn’t yet priced in such a scenario. Treat those projections as one scenario among several rather than a base case.
How much do jewelers pay for 9ct gold?
Jewelers in Ireland typically pay 70–85% of the intrinsic 9ct value, which currently works out to roughly €34–41 per gram (based on the €48.56/gram intrinsic value derived from 9/24 of the €129.49 spot price). Rates vary by dealer, piece condition, and current demand for scrap gold.
How much is 1 gram of scrap gold worth today?
For 24K scrap (pure gold), the current spot value is €128.52–€129.49 per gram depending on your source. For 9ct scrap, multiply that by 9/24 to get approximately €48.56/gram in melt value. Jewelers typically offer 70–85% of that, landing in the €34–41 range.
What is 22 carat gold price in Ireland?
22K gold is priced at €117.73 per gram as of April 24, 2026, according to Live Price of Gold. That represents 22/24 (91.67%) of the pure 24K value, with the remaining 8.33% accounting for the alloy metals that give 22K jewelry its durability.
What is 18K gold price in Ireland?
At 18K purity (18 parts gold per 24, or 75%), the per-gram price falls to roughly €96.39—calculated as 18/24 of the €129.49 spot rate. 18K is the most common karat for fine jewelry in many markets, making it a practical reference for anyone assessing the value of estate pieces or secondhand jewelry.
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