Gold Price in 1970

In 1970, the LBMA gold price rose 6.8% — from $34.99 at the start of the year to $37.38 by year-end. It reached a high of $37.54 in November and a low of $34.99 in January, averaging $35.98 for the year.

1970 gold price summary

CurrencyOpen (Jan)HighLowClose (Dec)Average
USD $34.99 $37.54 (November) $34.99 (January) $37.38 $35.98
GBP £14.57 £15.72 (November) £14.55 (February) £15.62 £15.02

Prices are the LBMA London fix per troy ounce, monthly close. EUR begins 1999.

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