Gold price in New York today
The current gold rate in New York, in USD, with the local market context behind it. Updated 29 April 2026.
Gold rate in New York today
Per gram, in USD. Updated 15 May 2026.
International reference: $4,540.22 / oz
| Purity | Per gram | Per 10 grams |
|---|---|---|
| 24K (999) | $145.97 | $1,459.70 |
| 22K (916) | $133.71 | $1,337.09 |
| 21K (875) | $127.72 | $1,277.24 |
| 18K (750) | $109.48 | $1,094.77 |
Indicative rates derived from the international spot price. Retail prices may differ by a small dealer margin and any local making charge or tax.
How the New York gold market works
New York is where gold is priced for the Western financial system. The COMEX division of the CME Group, headquartered in Manhattan, runs the world's largest gold futures market, and the front-month futures contract is the price most US dealers quote against — usually a few dollars above or below the LBMA London fix. Physical gold is bought and sold through dealers like APMEX, JM Bullion, and the US Mint's authorised purchasers, with American Eagle and American Buffalo coins being the two most common retail products. Sales tax treatment varies by state: New York exempts purchases of investment-grade gold over $1,000, while several neighbouring states have full exemptions. Gold held in an IRA must be stored with an approved custodian — typically Brinks or Delaware Depository — and meet a 99.5% purity threshold. Spot prices update every few seconds during US trading hours and quietly anchor the global price overnight.
Other ways to save in gold
Physical bars and coins from a refiner are the most direct form of gold ownership. Beyond that, gold ETFs offer paper exposure without storage, and a newer category of allocated digital gold apps — Stacks is one of them — let you save in fractional grams backed by audited vault holdings, with the option to redeem or send the gold to someone else. Each form trades convenience against the cost of custody; none replaces a basic understanding of how the local market sets price.
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