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Price history · 1970s

Gold price in the 1970s

Between the first (1970-01-30) and last (1979-12-28) monthly observations of the 1970s, gold went from $34.99 to $512, a gain of 1363%, with a high of $512 (Dec 1979) and a low of $34.99 (Jan 1970).

Data retrieved 2026-11-03 LBMA benchmark through 2026-09-28, then Bullion Trading LLC closes Methodology

Years in the 1970s

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Sources: LBMA precious metal prices through 2026-09-28 (shown as charts, summaries only; we don't publish daily LBMA price tables); Bullion Trading LLC weekday spot closes afterward. Latest observation for this metal: 2026-11-03; the current month is provisional. Prepared by the Bullion Trading LLC editorial team.