Hallmark 916
What does a 916 hallmark mean?
916 means 91.6% pure gold, sold as 22ct. A gram of it is worth £86.60 in metal today and we pay £76.21 (14 Nov 2026, 03:28).
Gold value
£86.60/g
We pay
£76.21/g
The number is parts per thousand
Fineness marks state how many parts in a thousand are the precious metal. 916 is 916 parts in 1,000, so 91.6% of the weight is gold and the rest is the alloy that gives the piece its colour and hardness. In carats that is 22ct: a carat is one twenty-fourth, and 22/24 is 91.6%.
916 gold by weight today
| Weight | Pure gold | Metal value | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.92 g | £86.60 | £76.21 |
| 5 g | 4.58 g | £433.00 | £381.04 |
| 10 g | 9.16 g | £866.00 | £762.08 |
| 20 g | 18.32 g | £1,732.01 | £1,524.17 |
| 50 g | 45.80 g | £4,330.02 | £3,810.42 |
Is it real? Three quick checks
- Look for company. A genuine UK hallmark has the fineness number inside a shaped outline, plus a sponsor's mark and an Assay Office mark. A lone number with nothing beside it is a claim, not a hallmark.
- Watch for plating codes. GP, GEP, HGE, RG or a fraction like 1/20 12K mean a thin layer of gold over base metal. These are worth very little as scrap.
- Check with a magnet. Gold, silver and platinum are not magnetic. A pull towards the magnet means a steel or nickel core.
None of these replaces a test. We check every piece with an XRF analyser before we make an offer, so you are paid for what the metal actually is, marked or not.
Instant estimate
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£762.08
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