Gold & Silver Price Today in Hong Kong
Live prices per tael in HKD
Live gold and silver prices in Hong Kong in HKD. Gold karats 24/22/21/18/14K and silver purities 999/925/900 — updated daily.
🥇 Gold Price — Hong Kong
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21K Gold — 7-Day Chart (HKD/tael)
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Silver Price Today in Hong Kong
Fine 999, Sterling 925 and Coin 900 silver prices in HKD per tael, ounce and kilo. Updated daily from live XAG/USD rates.
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Fine 999 Silver — 7-Day Chart (HKD/tael)
Gold in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of Asia's premier gold trading centers, benefiting from a zero-tax environment, a sophisticated financial market, and its position as a gateway between mainland Chinese and international gold markets. Gold prices are quoted in Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), pegged to USD at 7.80, and traditionally expressed per tael (37.799 grams) in the wholesale and retail trade.
Local Market Context
The Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society (CGSE) — founded in 1910 — is Hong Kong's historic gold exchange, still operating a tael-based physical trading floor. Retail gold is concentrated in Mong Kok's Yau Ma Tei district, Nathan Road jewelry shops, and Sheung Wan's traditional gold street. Hong Kong also hosts major international bullion banks and trading desks that bridge the London and Asian markets.
Taxes & Duties on Gold in Hong Kong
Hong Kong levies zero tax on gold — no VAT, no import duty, no capital gains tax. With only a 1% dealer margin separating retail from international spot, Hong Kong offers some of the world's most competitive gold prices. The HKD peg to USD at 7.80 means gold prices in HKD track USD spot with virtually no currency risk.
Buying Tips for Hong Kong
Price competition in Hong Kong is fierce — compare across multiple shops in the Nathan Road corridor or Mong Kok gold street. The CGSE tael price is publicly posted and widely followed. Request itemized receipts for all purchases. For tourist purchases, receipts are useful for customs declarations when returning home. Licensed CGSE member dealers offer the strongest market credibility.
Gold as an Investment in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the world's best places to buy investment gold. Zero taxes, ultra-thin dealer margins, strong legal protections, and easy international liquidity make it a global benchmark market. Physical gold bars, ETFs (SPDR Gold Trust trades on HKEx), and gold futures are all accessible. CGSE-registered vaults offer secured allocated storage.
Gold & Silver Price FAQ — Hong Kong
- What is the gold price per gram in Hong Kong today?
- The current gold price per gram in Hong Kong is shown in the gold table above in HKD, sourced from international XAU/USD spot rates converted to local currency.
- Which gold karat is most popular in Hong Kong?
- 24K gold is widely traded in Hong Kong as a financial hub; tael-weight (37.799 g) pricing is the local standard. The price is shown in the table above in HKD per tael.
- How are gold karats calculated?
- Pure gold is 24K. Price per tael of each karat = 24K price × (karat ÷ 24). So 24K gold = 100% pure gold.
- What is the silver price per gram in Hong Kong today?
- The current silver Fine 999 price per gram in Hong Kong is shown in the silver section above in HKD, updated daily from live XAG/USD spot rates.
- What is the difference between Fine 999 and Sterling 925 silver?
- Fine 999 silver is 99.9% pure and is the standard for investment bars and bullion. Sterling 925 is 92.5% silver alloyed with copper, widely used for jewelry and silverware.
- What is a tael of gold in Hong Kong?
- A tael equals 37.799 grams — the standard unit for gold pricing in Hong Kong.
- Does the gold price in Hong Kong include taxes?
- Hong Kong does not levy import duty or VAT on gold. The displayed price reflects spot × HKD exchange rate × dealer margin only.
- How is gold traditionally measured in Hong Kong?
- The tael (兩, approximately 37.799 grams) is the traditional gold unit in Hong Kong's wholesale and much of its retail trade, inherited from the Chinese measurement system. The CGSE publishes daily tael prices. Retail shops often also display per-gram pricing for tourist convenience.
- Is Hong Kong a good place to buy gold for tourists?
- Yes. Zero VAT, zero import duty, minimal dealer margins (~1%), and strong consumer protections make Hong Kong one of the world's cheapest and most transparent places to buy gold. Keep receipts as proof of purchase for customs on return.
- What is the CGSE and how does it affect gold prices?
- The Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society (CGSE) is Hong Kong's licensed gold exchange, setting the local tael benchmark price. Its published rate is widely followed by retail dealers, creating a transparent and competitive pricing environment across the territory.