While heavy gold bars are an impressive sight their large size up to 400 troy ounces makes them illiquid and therefore costly to buy and sell.
What is gold selling for on the market.
Gold futures are used both as a way for gold producers and market makers to hedge their products against fluctuations in the market and as a way for speculators to make.
To give you an estimate a gold dental crown will fetch prices between 40 and 100 depending on the gold market and quality of gold.
The ask current gold price per ounce is the current minimum price for a dealer to sell in the market.
Some gold investors would prefer not to house or ship their precious metals so they invest in what is known as a gold share with an etf.
After all if you own one large gold bar worth.
Because there is no standardised method to get to know the exact selling price of the gold it is advisable to take quotes about your gold from different jewellers before selling.
Selling a simple gold wedding band may bring 100 to 200 while a gold chain necklace even a broken one typically brings 70 to 250.
The gold futures market is one of a number of commodity futures wherein contracts are entered into agreeing to buy or sell gold at a certain price at a specified future date.