Gold Price in 1938
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In 1938, the price of gold was fixed by the U.S. government at $35 per ounce. These are official prices, not market prices.
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Gold Price Chart, 1938
This graph shows the price of 1 troy ounce of gold in USD for each month.
Gold Price in 1938
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Gold Price Table, 1938 (Monthly)
This table shows the USD value of gold per troy ounce for each month.
| Year | Month | Gold Price ($) | Change ($) | Month-over-month (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 12 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | 11 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | 10 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | 9 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | 8 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | 7 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
