Gold Price Australia Surges: Perth Mint Spot Near A$6,700/oz as Global Gold Breaks US$4,500 (24 December 2025)
Gold surged past US$4,500 per troy ounce globally on December 24, sending Australian spot prices to a record A$6,718.48 per ounce, according to the Perth Mint. The Australian dollar hit a 14-month high. Retail buyers paid up to A$6,936.83 for a 1 oz coin, while jewellery buyback rates stood at A$166.01 per gram.