18K gold price in South Africa today
On November 5, 2026, 18K gold in South Africa costs 1,635.77 ZAR per gram and 50,878.00 ZAR per troy ounce, based on the live international spot price.
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18K gold price in ZAR by weight
| Weight | Spot value | Buy (bid) | Sell (ask) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 1,635.77 | 1,603.05 | 1,668.48 |
| 5 g | 8,178.83 | 8,015.25 | 8,342.40 |
| 8 g | 13,086.13 | 12,824.40 | 13,347.85 |
| 10 g | 16,357.66 | 16,030.50 | 16,684.81 |
| Troy ounce | 50,878.00 | 49,860.44 | 51,895.56 |
| Tola | 19,079.25 | 18,697.66 | 19,460.83 |
| Kilogram | 1,635,766 | 1,603,050 | 1,668,481 |
What is 18K gold?
18K gold is 75% pure (hallmark 750). It is the usual fine-jewelry standard in Europe and Latin America and the base for most white and rose gold.
The 18K price is calculated as the 24K price multiplied by 0.75. Today that gives 2,181.02 × 0.75 = 1,635.77 ZAR per gram.
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ZAR exchange rate
| 1 USD | 16.4235 ZAR |
|---|---|
| 1 EUR | 18.4552 ZAR |
| 1 GBP | 22.1247 ZAR |
Gold spot price trend (USD/oz)
How the gold price in South Africa is calculated
We take the live spot price of 4,130.50 USD per troy ounce, divide it by 31.1035 to get 132.80 USD per gram of pure gold, and multiply by today’s exchange rate of 16.4235 ZAR per dollar. That gives 2,181.02 ZAR per gram for 24K. Lower karats are priced by their gold content.
South Africa’s Krugerrand, launched in 1967, was the first modern one-ounce bullion coin. Prices track the rand-dollar exchange rate closely.
Before you sell, weigh your pieces on a jeweler’s scale, check the hallmark and compare at least two quotes. Read our guide to selling gold.
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