United States · USD · September 2004
Gold Price in United States — September 2004
In September 2004, the gold price in United States closed at approximately $416 per troy ounce, equivalent to $156 per tola or $13 per gram. This represents a +1.96% change on the month ($408 open → $416 close).
Open
$408
per troy ounce
Close
$416
per troy ounce
High
$416
per troy ounce
Low
$396
per troy ounce
All unit prices at September 2004 close — United States
| Unit | Weight | Closing USD price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | $416 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | $13 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | $134 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | $13,365 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | $156 |
Karat-purity breakdown at September 2004 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $13 | $156 |
| 22K | $12 | $143 |
| 21K | $12 | $136 |
| 18K | $10 | $117 |
| 14KUNITED STATES STD | $8 | $91 |
| 10K | $6 | $65 |
Daily gold price in USD — September 2004
The United States gold market
The US retail gold market quotes per troy ounce for bullion and per pennyweight or gram for jewellery. 14K is the most common jewellery purity. Most states impose sales tax on jewellery; several (including Texas, Florida, and Washington) exempt investment-grade bullion above defined thresholds. The COMEX gold futures contract on CME Group is the single most-watched price reference globally.
Standard quote unit
troy ounce
Common purity
14K
Currency
USD ($)
Daily gold price — September 2004, United States
$408
$407.70/oz
$406
$406.10/oz
$401
$401.20/oz
$408
$407.50/oz
$402
$401.60/oz
$398
$398.10/oz
$396
$396.30/oz
$399
$398.70/oz
$401
$401.40/oz
$405
$404.80/oz
$399
$399.30/oz
$405
$405.30/oz
$405
$404.50/oz
$403
$403.40/oz
$406
$405.70/oz
$406
$405.60/oz
$404
$404.30/oz
$409
$408.50/oz
$405
$405.40/oz
$412
$411.50/oz
$408
$407.90/oz
$410
$410.10/oz
$409
$409.20/oz
$412
$411.70/oz
$413
$413.00/oz
$416
$415.70/oz
How United States gold prices are calculated on this page
Source. The international XAU/USD spot price comes from gold-api.com's historical archive (London PM-fix benchmark). The USD/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2004 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every USD figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × USD/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all September 2004 prices on this page.
Per-unit math. Per-gram = per-ounce ÷ 31.1035. Per-tola = per-gram × 11.664. Per-10g = per-gram × 10. Per-kilo = per-gram × 1000. Karat values multiply per-gram by the purity ratio (24K = 0.999, 22K = 0.916, 21K = 0.875, 18K = 0.750, 14K = 0.585, 10K = 0.417).
What this page does NOT include. Local sales tax / VAT, customs duty on imports, dealer making charges, jewellery design premiums, or coin numismatic premiums. To go from this pure-metal value to a final retail rate in United States, add the country-specific levies described in the “United Statesgold market” section above.
FAQ — United States gold price in September 2004
What was the gold price in United States in September 2004?
In September 2004, gold in United States opened at $408/oz and closed at $416/oz — a move of +1.96% on the month. Per tola: ≈$156; per gram: ≈$13; per 10g: ≈$134.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in United States in September 2004?
The 24K gold rate per tola in United States at the September 2004 close was approximately $156, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $415.70/oz times the 2004-end USD/USD exchange rate of 1. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 14K gold rate per troy ounce in United States in September 2004?
United States's most-quoted retail standard is 14K per troy ounce. At the September 2004 close, that worked out to approximately $8 (14K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
USD prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for September 2004 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2004-end USD/USD exchange rate from exchangerate-api.com. We use year-end rates as a single reference point for the entire month — for most stable currencies the within-year FX drift is small, but during currency crises (PKR 2022–23, TRY 2022, ARS 2024 etc.) the actual mid-month rate may differ.
Why does the retail price in shops differ from this number?
The $ figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to USD at the 2004-end exchange rate. United States's retail jewellers add (1) import duties and sales tax (varies by SKU and karat), (2) dealer making charges (typically 3–12% of metal value), and (3) a small premium for purity certification on bars. Always verify the exact day's retail rate with a reputable local dealer before transacting.
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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to USD at the 2004-end exchange rate. They are intended for informational and educational use only and do not constitute investment advice or a price quote for buying or selling physical gold today. Always verify current local rates with a reputable bullion dealer in United States before transacting.