Gold Investing : gold price today 14 January 2014

For centuries, buying gold has been recognized as one of the best ways to preserve one's wealth and purchasing power. Gold is a unique investment, one that has served mankind well for thousands of years. From the times of ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans to more modern times, man has been fascinated with the beauty and magic of gold, and with its power to change men's lives.

Gold bullion is real, honest money...and, many say, the best form of money the world has ever known. It is a store of value and a safe haven in times of crisis. Gold is rare, durable and does not wear out in the manner of lesser metals (or paper!) when passed from hand to hand. A small amount, easily carried, can purchase a significant amount of goods and services. It is universally accepted, and can be easily bought and sold around the world.

Today, the beauty of a gold bar lies in its ability to diversify investments, protect wealth and preserve one's purchasing power.

Live Current Prices

Gold Price Annual End of Period

Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

USD EUR GBP 290.2 289.6 180.1 274.5 292.3 183.7 276.5 310.5 189.9 347.2 330.9 215.7 416.3 330.0 232.5 435.6 320.5 226.9 513 434.9 298.8 632 479.3 322.9 833.8 570.3 418.8 869.8 625.7 604.9 1087.5 757.9 673.4 1405.5 1047.7 897.7 1531 1179.4 985.1 1657.5 1257.2 1019.7 1204.5 871.9 728.9 1248.9 913.8 760.5

JPY CHF CAD 29708.5 464.6 421.2 31342.2 444.7 412.2 36238.1 459.1 441.4 41202.2 480.1 548.5 44609.5 514.8 537.9 44635.9 495.3 521.9 60549.4 676.1 599.3 75305.9 771.5 735.5 93142.4 943.9 822.9 78842.8 925.7 1073.7 101240.8 1124.2 1140.1 113993.1 1310.1 1396.6 117795.1 1431.6 1558.9 143315.7 1517.2 1650.4 126514.6 1067.7 1284.2 129429.8 1127.3 1361.4

AUD CNY INR 443.5 2403.1 12630.9 493.9 2271.7 12811.3 540.1 2288.5 13332.8 616.6 2873.8 16648.2 552.5 3445.2 18991.4 555.7 3605.2 18935.5 699.3 4140 23090.1 801.8 4932.8 27972.3 949.58 6089.8 32862.3 1247.5 5934.3 42374.2 1209.2 7424.4 7424.4 1371.2 9261.8 62846.9 1493.4 9636.1 81303.7 1596.5 10326.7 90814.4 1351.8 7301.4 74624.8 1387.4 7544.2 76807.4