What Does 995 Mean on Gold?
995 on gold means it is 99.5% pure gold — 24 karat gold. It is the minimum purity for the large gold bars traded between banks in London, and a BIS grade in India. Today 1 gram of 995 gold contains $124.02 of gold (₹11,818), Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC.
995 gold value today
| 10 g | $1,240 |
|---|---|
| 1 tola (11.66 g) | $1,447 |
| 1 troy oz (31.1 g) | $3,857 |
| 8 g (sovereign / pavan) | $992 |
Where you'll see 995
- Large bars traded between banks (the London Good Delivery minimum is 99.5%)
- Indian bars and coins (BIS grade "24K995")
Also stamped: 24KS, 24K995, Au99.5.
Compared with its neighbours: 999 (24K) has 0.4 percentage points more gold, $124.51 per gram. 990 (24K) has 0.5 percentage points less gold, $123.39 per gram.
Gold purity marks and what 1 gram is worth today
| Mark | Karat | Gold content | Gold in 1 g today | Where you'll see it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 999.9 | 24K | 99.99% | $124.63 | Investment bars from 1 g to 1 kg |
| 999 | 24K | 99.9% | $124.51 | Gold bars and coins |
| 995 | 24K | 99.5% | $124.02 | Large bars traded between banks (the London Good Delivery minimum is 99.5%) |
| 990 | 24K | 99.0% | $123.39 | Chinese and Hong Kong jewellery marked 足金 ("full gold"), which must be at least 99.0% gold |
| 958 | 23K | 95.8% | $119.40 | Indian jewellery hallmarked "23K958" by BIS |
| 916 | 22K | 91.6% | $114.17 | Most jewellery in India, Pakistan, the Gulf, Singapore and Malaysia |
| 875 | 21K | 87.5% | $109.06 | The most popular jewellery gold in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and much of the Middle East |
| 833 | 20K | 83.3% | $103.82 | Indian jewellery hallmarked "20K833" by BIS |
| 750 | 18K | 75.0% | $93.48 | Fine jewellery worldwide, especially diamond and gem-set pieces |
| 585 | 14K | 58.5% | $72.91 | Most jewellery sold in the US, Canada, Russia and much of Europe |
| 500 | 12K | 50.0% | $62.32 | The lowest permitted gold standard in the UAE |
| 417 | 10K | 41.7% | $51.97 | Budget jewellery and class rings in the US and Canada |
| 375 | 9K | 37.5% | $46.74 | The UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada |
| 333 | 8K | 33.3% | $41.50 | Germany and parts of Central Europe, mostly older and inexpensive jewellery |
995 Gold: FAQ
What does 995 mean on gold?
It is the fineness, in parts per thousand of pure gold: 995 means 99.5% of the metal is gold, which is 24K. It is the minimum purity for the large gold bars traded between banks in London, and a BIS grade in India.
How much is 995 gold worth per gram today?
About $124.02 of gold per gram (₹11,818; ₹1,18,178 per 10 g), Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC, at the international price. A shop adds making charges and taxes when you buy; a buyer deducts a margin when you sell. Switch the currency in the table on this page.
Is 995 gold 24 karat?
Yes. 24K covers 99.5% and above; 995 is the lower end of it and is the standard for 400-ounce bank bars. Jewellers and banks normally price 995 and 999 slightly differently, by their gold content.
Is 995 gold hallmarked?
The number alone is a purity mark, which in some countries the maker stamps and in others an assay office does. A full hallmark adds an independent mark: in India the BIS logo and a six-digit HUID, in the UK an assay office mark and the sponsor's mark. See hallmark rules by country.
Related
Gold values use the live international price (Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC). A stamp is the maker's or assay office's claim; only a test (XRF or fire assay) shows what a piece contains. Hallmarking rules by country: how to check gold purity.