Gold Price History
Historical gold rates, charts, and key milestones
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Historical Milestones
US abandons gold standard
Gold price: $35/oz
Gold hits first major peak
Gold price: $850/oz
Gold reaches 20-year low
Gold price: $252/oz
Financial crisis drives safe-haven demand
Gold price: $870/oz
Gold peaks amid Eurozone debt crisis
Gold price: $1,921/oz
COVID-19 pandemic pushes gold to record high
Gold price: $2,067/oz
Gold reaches new all-time highs
Gold price: $2,700+/oz
Understanding Gold Price History
Gold has been valued as a store of wealth for thousands of years. Modern gold pricing began with the Bretton Woods agreement in 1944, which fixed the price at $35 per ounce. After the US left the gold standard in 1971, gold prices have been determined by market forces and have seen significant appreciation, particularly during economic uncertainty.
Key Factors in Gold Price History
- Inflation: Gold is widely seen as a hedge against inflation
- Geopolitical tensions: Conflict and uncertainty drive safe-haven demand
- Central bank policy: Interest rates and monetary policy affect gold
- Currency movements: A weaker US dollar typically boosts gold prices
- Supply and demand: Mining output and jewellery demand affect prices