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XAU / ZAR
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Gold (troy ounce) / South African Rand
66,868.85
ZAR
Updated 19 secs ago
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Description
XAU is the ISO 4217 code that represents one troy ounce of gold, a globally traded precious metal used as a benchmark in financial markets. It functions like a currency in forex and commodity platforms, allowing traders to quote and settle positions in gold without physically moving the metal.
Because gold is not issued by any sovereign state, XAU is administered by the International Organization for Standardization and is recognized worldwide. The code is widely used for spot, futures, and exchange‑traded products, and its price is a key indicator of market sentiment, inflation expectations, and safe‑haven demand.
Key Facts
| Market Code | XAU | |
| Currency Name | Gold (troy ounce) | |
| Native Name | Gold | |
| Country | International | |
| Country Code | INT | |
| Demonym | International | |
| Sub-unit | None | |
| Languages Spoken | English | |
| Symbol | Au | |
| Issuer | International Organization for Standardization (ISO) |
| Current Price | 66,868.85 ZAR |
| 24h Ago Price | 67,408.30 ZAR |
| 24h Change | -0.81% |
| Day Range | — |
| Year Range | — |
| YTD Change | — |
| Volatility | — |
| Previous Close | — |
| Open | — |
| Last Updated | 8 July 2026, 00:38:00 |
