# London Gold Exchange > UK's leading precious metals calculator and dealer directory. Live gold, silver, and platinum prices updated daily, instant valuations for all purities, and 242+ verified precious metal buyers across the United Kingdom. ## About This Site London Gold Exchange helps UK residents calculate the value of their precious metals and find trusted dealers. The site provides free tools for gold, silver, and platinum valuation, educational content, and a comprehensive dealer directory. All prices are sourced from LBMA market data. ## Core Tools - [Gold Calculator](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/): Free instant gold valuation calculator for 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct, and 24ct gold - [Scrap Gold Calculator](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/scrap-gold-calculator): Calculate scrap gold value with dealer price estimates - [Gold Prices UK](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/gold-prices-uk): Live UK gold prices per gram, ounce, and kilo - [Dealer Directory](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/dealers): 242+ verified UK gold buyers searchable by location ## Silver Tools - [Silver Prices UK](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/silver-prices-uk): Live UK silver prices per gram, ounce, and kilo for sterling (925) and fine (999) silver - [Silver Calculator](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/silver-calculator): Free silver value calculator for 999, 958, 925 and 800 silver with live dealer estimates - [Silver Price Per Gram UK](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/silver-price-per-gram-uk): Today's silver price per gram for all purities with weight conversion tables ## Platinum Tools - [Platinum Prices UK](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/platinum-prices-uk): Live UK platinum prices per gram, ounce, and kilo for 950 and 999 platinum - [Platinum Calculator](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/platinum-calculator): Free platinum value calculator for 999, 950, 900 and 850 platinum with live dealer estimates - [Platinum Price Per Gram UK](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/platinum-price-per-gram-uk): Today's platinum price per gram for all purities with live gold vs platinum comparison ## Precious Metals Comparison - [Precious Metals Prices](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/precious-metals-prices): Compare gold, silver, platinum, and palladium prices side by side ## Educational Guides - [Gold Purity Explained](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/blog/gold-purity-explained): Complete guide to 9ct vs 18ct vs 24ct gold, fineness numbers, and alloy chemistry - [UK Hallmarks Guide](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/blog/gold-hallmarks-uk-guide): How to read UK gold hallmarks and verify authenticity - [How to Sell Gold UK](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/blog/how-to-sell-gold-jewelry-uk): Step-by-step guide to selling gold jewelry safely - [Best Time to Sell Gold](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/blog/best-time-to-sell-gold-uk): Market timing strategies for gold sellers - [Gold vs Silver Investment](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/blog/gold-vs-silver-investment-uk): Comparison of precious metal investments - [How to Test Gold at Home](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/blog/how-to-test-gold-at-home): Methods to verify gold authenticity - [Selling Inherited Gold](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/blog/how-to-sell-inherited-gold): Guide for handling inherited gold items ## Silver & Platinum Guides - [Silver Hallmarks UK Guide](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/blog/silver-hallmarks-uk-guide): How to read UK silver hallmarks, identify purity marks (925, 958, 999), and tell solid silver from plate - [Platinum vs White Gold](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/blog/platinum-vs-white-gold): Side-by-side comparison of platinum and white gold with live prices, durability, and resale value - [Silver Britannia Guide](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/blog/silver-britannia-guide): Royal Mint Silver Britannia value, CGT exemption, VAT strategies, and buying guide - [Scrap Silver Prices UK](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/blog/scrap-silver-prices-uk): Live scrap silver payout tables showing what UK dealers pay per gram for all purities ## Investment Resources - [Is Gold a Good Investment 2026](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/blog/is-gold-good-investment-2026): Current market analysis and outlook - [Gold ETF UK Guide](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/invest/guides/gold-etf-uk): How to invest in gold ETFs in the UK - [How to Store Gold UK](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/blog/how-to-store-gold-uk-guide): Safe storage options for physical gold ## Price Pages - [Scrap Gold Prices UK](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/scrap-gold-prices-uk): Live scrap gold prices with dealer estimates - [Gold Prices UK](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/gold-prices-uk): Live gold prices per gram, per ounce, and per kilo for all purities - [Gold Sovereign Prices](https://londongoldexchange.co.uk/gold-sovereign-prices-uk): UK sovereign coin valuations ## Key Facts About UK Gold - 9ct gold (375 fineness) = 37.5% pure gold - UK's most popular jewelry standard - 18ct gold (750 fineness) = 75% pure gold - premium jewelry standard - 24ct gold (999 fineness) = 99.9% pure gold - investment grade - UK Sovereigns and Britannias are Capital Gains Tax exempt - Dealers typically pay 70-90% of spot price for scrap gold - Items over 1g must be hallmarked to be sold as gold in the UK - The LBMA sets the official London gold price twice daily at 10:30am and 3:00pm ## Key Facts About UK Silver - Sterling silver (925) = 92.5% pure silver - UK's standard for silver items - Fine silver (999) = 99.9% pure silver - investment grade - Britannia silver (958) = 95.8% - historical UK standard - Silver bullion is subject to 20% VAT in the UK (unlike gold) - Silver Britannia coins are Capital Gains Tax exempt - UK hallmarks must be present on silver items over 7.78 grams ## Key Facts About UK Platinum - Standard platinum (950) = 95% pure - jewellery standard - Fine platinum (999) = 99.9% pure - investment grade - Platinum is subject to 20% VAT on investment products in the UK - Platinum was historically more expensive than gold until 2014 - ~40% of platinum demand comes from catalytic converters ## Contact - Website: https://londongoldexchange.co.uk - Email: contact@londongoldexchange.co.uk - Location: London, United Kingdom - Service Area: United Kingdom