Gold Price in Argentina
This page presents gold prices in Argentina as the international spot-price equivalent converted at market exchange rates. It is a general guide, not a price quoted by an Argentine jeweller, dealer or bank. In Argentina, gold has long been bought as a store of value through periods of high inflation and peso depreciation, alongside jewellery for weddings and gifts. Local shop prices can differ from this page not only because of premiums and taxes but also because sellers may convert at a different exchange rate than the market rate used here, so the rate behind any quote is worth asking about.
In Argentina, gold is most commonly priced per gram for jewellery and small items, and per troy ounce for investment bars and coins. Because prices move fast when the peso moves, buyers should confirm that a quote is current at the moment of purchase.
XAU spot equivalent · Argentina
ARS 6,250,631.92 per troy ounce ▲ +50,373.84 (+0.81%)
Gram ARS 200,962.48Kilogram ARS 200,962,482.65Tola ARS 2,343,986.9722K per gram ARS 184,215.61
COMEX gold futures (GC=F) · Last 30 daily closes · Latest close ARS 6,271,428.33
Day change basis: COMEX gold futures (GC=F) — this is futures movement, not spot’s own change.
XAU spot equivalent · Argentina
ARS 6,250,631.92 per troy ounce
| Unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Troy ounce | ARS 6,250,631.92 |
| Gram | ARS 200,962.48 |
| Kilogram | ARS 200,962,482.65 |
| Tola | ARS 2,343,986.97 |
| Purity | Price / gram |
|---|---|
| 24K | ARS 200,962.48 |
| 22K | ARS 184,215.61 |
| 21K | ARS 175,842.17 |
| 18K | ARS 150,721.86 |
| 14K | ARS 117,228.11 |
Figures are the international spot price converted at market exchange rates. They are not local jeweller or shop prices, which add premiums, making charges, taxes and dealer margins.
Source: Live market quote · Quote time: 2026-10-27T15:36:54Z · Retrieved by Gold Updates at page load.
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COMEX gold futures (GC=F) daily closes, in USD. This is futures data, not spot.
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Gold in Argentina: currency, quoting and coins
Market context
Gold buyers in Argentina trade in the same international market as buyers everywhere else: there is no separate local spot price. What differs locally is the currency, taxes, premiums and shop charges — the metal itself is priced from the one international benchmark, converted here into ARS.
Currency
The currency is the Argentine peso (ARS), divided into 100 centavos. Prices on this page are the international spot price converted at the current market exchange rate for ARS; the conversion rate, not a local dealer board, is what moves the figures here when exchange rates move.
How gold is quoted locally
The international benchmark is quoted per troy ounce in US dollars. Local shops in Argentina most commonly quote by the gram for jewellery and small bars; the per-ounce, per-gram and per-kilo figures above are all the same converted price, only the unit changes.
National coin
No national bullion coin is named on this page for Argentina. Whatever coin or bar a dealer stocks, its value follows weight and purity first — confirm both, and the total price including any premium, before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does an Argentine jeweller's price differ from this page?
Beyond premiums and taxes, a shop may convert the dollar price at a different exchange rate than the market rate used here, so the two figures can diverge more than in calmer currency markets.
Why do Argentines buy gold during inflation?
Gold is often bought as a way to hold value when the peso loses purchasing power, since the metal's price is set internationally rather than in pesos.
What affects the gold price in Argentine pesos?
The peso price combines the international gold price with the peso exchange rate, and both can move sharply, so the local figure can change quickly.
What should I check before buying gold in Argentina?
Confirm the weight, purity, total price and the exchange rate used in the quote, compare reputable sellers, and keep the receipt.
Pricing methodology
Gold Updates takes one XAU spot quote in USD, converts it at the current market exchange rate for ARS, then derives grams (ounce / 31.1034768), kilograms (grams x 1000) and tolas (grams x 11.6638038). Purity multiplies by karat / 24, applied once. Full details: Data Sources & Methodology.