United States · USD · October 2021
Gold Price in United States — October 2021
In October 2021, the gold price in United States closed at approximately $1,796 per troy ounce, equivalent to $673 per tola or $58 per gram. This represents a +1.07% change on the month ($1,777 open → $1,796 close).
Open
$1,777
per troy ounce
Close
$1,796
per troy ounce
High
$1,810
per troy ounce
Low
$1,753
per troy ounce
All unit prices at October 2021 close — United States
| Unit | Weight | Closing USD price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | $1,796 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | $58 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | $577 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | $57,738 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | $673 |
Karat-purity breakdown at October 2021 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $58 | $673 |
| 22K | $53 | $617 |
| 21K | $51 | $589 |
| 18K | $43 | $505 |
| 14KUNITED STATES STD | $34 | $394 |
| 10K | $24 | $281 |
Daily gold price in USD — October 2021
October 2021 gold market: Inflation worries steady gold
Range-boundInflation worries offset taper pressure.
Gold recovered toward $1,790–$1,800 in October as surging energy prices and persistent supply-chain disruptions drove inflation expectations higher, reviving some hedging demand even as the taper loomed.
What drove gold in October 2021
- surging energy prices
- rising inflation expectations
- supply-chain disruptions
- looming Fed taper
Key events in October 2021
- Oct 22Gold firms near $1,800 as inflation gauges climb
What happened next
November brought a sharp inflation-driven spike and an equally sharp reversal.
For gold buyers in United States
October showed gold could still catch a bid on inflation fear, even with the Fed preparing to tighten.
The 2021 gold market: Consolidation below 2020 highs
Gold traded mostly sideways in 2021 between $1,680 and $1,950 as the Fed signaled coming tightening. Cryptocurrency mania peaked in November. Inflation began running above target. Year close: $1,829.
Key drivers in 2021
Crypto-boom drawing capital, Fed taper announcement, inflation rising, equity rally
2021 XAU/USD high
$1,945 (Jun)
2021 XAU/USD low
$1,676 (Mar)
Era context — The modern bull market (2019 to today)
Gold's second major bull market of the 21st century. Driven by COVID stimulus, Russia sanctions, central-bank accumulation at record levels, and the structural shift toward a multi-polar reserve system. New all-time highs reached repeatedly since 2020.
The United States gold market
The US retail gold market quotes per troy ounce for bullion and per pennyweight or gram for jewellery. 14K is the most common jewellery purity. Most states impose sales tax on jewellery; several (including Texas, Florida, and Washington) exempt investment-grade bullion above defined thresholds. The COMEX gold futures contract on CME Group is the single most-watched price reference globally.
Standard quote unit
troy ounce
Common purity
14K
Currency
USD ($)
Daily gold price — October 2021, United States
$1,777
$1,776.85/oz
$1,771
$1,770.58/oz
$1,755
$1,754.60/oz
$1,753
$1,753.20/oz
$1,760
$1,759.70/oz
$1,762
$1,762.10/oz
$1,773
$1,773.30/oz
$1,761
$1,761.10/oz
$1,758
$1,757.70/oz
$1,768
$1,767.80/oz
$1,786
$1,785.70/oz
$1,799
$1,798.70/oz
$1,773
$1,772.70/oz
$1,772
$1,772.11/oz
$1,768
$1,767.90/oz
$1,780
$1,779.60/oz
$1,778
$1,778.00/oz
$1,779
$1,779.30/oz
$1,808
$1,808.30/oz
$1,810
$1,810.08/oz
$1,805
$1,805.30/oz
$1,786
$1,785.60/oz
$1,795
$1,795.30/oz
$1,804
$1,803.50/oz
$1,769
$1,769.20/oz
$1,796
$1,795.84/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 2021 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 October 2021 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 October 2021
What was the gold price in United States in October 2021?
In October 2021, gold in United States opened at $1,777/oz and closed at $1,796/oz — a move of +1.07% on the month. Per tola: ≈$673; per gram: ≈$58; per 10g: ≈$577.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in United States in October 2021?
The 24K gold rate per tola in United States at the October 2021 close was approximately $673, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,795.84/oz times the 2021-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 October 2021?
United States's most-quoted retail standard is 14K per troy ounce. At the October 2021 close, that worked out to approximately $34 (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 October 2021 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2021-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 2021-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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Other markets? Compare October 2021 prices across other major gold-trading countries: Pakistan, India, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom.
Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to USD at the 2021-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.