Gold Price in Canada Today
CAD PER GRAM AND OUNCE. UPDATED EVERY 15 MINUTES.
Live · updated 05:00 UTC 1 USD = 1.4023 CAD
In Canada gold and silver are quoted per troy ounce and per gram, in Canadian dollars. Karat purities are the same as everywhere: 14k is 58.33% gold and 10k is 41.67%.
Gold price by carat in CAD
| Carat | Per gram |
|---|---|
| 24K gold | C$181.86 |
| 18K gold | C$136.53 |
| 14K gold | C$106.19 |
| 10K gold | C$75.86 |
Pure metal content times the price per gram (31.1035 grams in a troy ounce). This is melt value, the worth of the metal, not a shop or dealer price.
What this gold price is, and is not
This is the international gold price converted to Canadian dollars. It is the value of the metal. Dealers pay a share of it for scrap and charge a premium over it for coins and bars such as the Gold Maple Leaf.
Exchange rate: European Central Bank euro reference rates, crossed to the US dollar (the ECB is the source; rates are for information). Metal price: market data feed read every 15 minutes. Method.
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Quick answers
What is the gold price in Canada today?
The live number is at the top of this page, in Canadian dollars per gram. It is the international gold spot price (US dollars per troy ounce) multiplied by the dollar to CAD exchange rate and divided by 31.1035 grams per ounce.
What is the difference between 24K, 18K, 14K, 10K gold?
The number is the share of gold in 24 parts. 24 is almost pure (99.9%). 18 is 75% gold, 14 is 58.33% gold, 10 is 41.67% gold. The price per gram for each purity is in the table on this page.
Why is the price at my local shop different?
Dealers pay a share of it for scrap and charge a premium over it for coins and bars such as the Gold Maple Leaf.
Which exchange rate do you use?
The European Central Bank euro reference rates, crossed to the US dollar. The ECB publishes them each working day, and the page uses the latest ones.
Is this the price I will get if I sell?
No. This is the value of the metal. A buyer pays a share of it. Use it to check a quote, not as a quote.