Gold price in Romania jumps nearly 14 lei in one day

The price of gold in Romania has seen a substantial increase, with the value of one gram rising by almost 14 lei in a single day. According to the latest quotation announced by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) on Thursday, August 20, 2026, one gram of gold reached 647.2002 lei.

This represents a significant jump from the previous trading session, when a gram of gold was quoted at 639.8490 lei. The increase of 13.856 lei from Wednesday's price highlights the volatile nature of the precious metal's value. Compared to the last trading session of the previous week, on August 14, when a gram of gold was valued at 635.3942 lei, Thursday's price is 11.806 lei higher.

The price of gold has shown a consistent upward trend in recent sessions. Starting from 635.3942 lei on August 14, it rose to 638.5782 lei on August 17, then to 639.8490 lei on Wednesday, and finally to 647.2002 lei on Thursday. This upward movement indicates a growing value for gold as an investment or store of value.

The BNR's quotation for a gram of gold is expressed in lei and refers to pure gold. This value is updated daily and can fluctuate based on international gold prices and currency exchange rates. While the BNR's quote serves as an indicator of the precious metal's value in the national currency, it should not be confused with the actual buying or selling prices offered by market traders. These market prices can differ based on the dealer, the form of gold traded, and the transaction conditions.