Today's live gold price per gram in USD for Colorado, plus whether bullion is taxed here and general cash-for-gold guidance.
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Is Gold or Silver Bullion Taxed in Colorado?
Exempt from state sales tax, no minimum purchase amount. Precious metal bullion and coins that are legal tender are exempt from Colorado state and state-collected local sales tax with no minimum purchase amount. Home-rule cities and counties that collect their own sales tax (this can include Denver) are not required to follow the state exemption, so a local tax may still apply depending on where you buy.
Source: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 39-26-706. Last checked 2026-07-30.
This is general information, not personal tax advice. Sales-tax rules on bullion change over time (Washington repealed its exemption effective January 1, 2026, for example) — confirm the current rule with Colorado's Department of Revenue before a large purchase.
Sell Gold in Colorado — What Buyers Typically Pay
Buyer type
Typical % of melt value
Pawn shop
45–55%
Specialist gold buyer / refiner
70–80%
These are general US market ranges, not verified data specific to Colorado or any individual buyer — actual offers vary by karat, weight, and buyer. Always get at least two quotes.
There's no single "best" place to sell gold in Colorado — the right choice depends on what you're selling and how quickly you need payment. Get at least two quotes, ask for a written breakdown by karat and weight, and see our cash-for-gold estimate calculator for a live discount-to-spot estimate.
Precious metal bullion and coins that are legal tender are exempt from Colorado state and state-collected local sales tax with no minimum purchase amount. Home-rule cities and counties that collect their own sales tax (this can include Denver) are not required to follow the state exemption, so a local tax may still apply depending on where you buy. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm current details with Colorado's Department of Revenue (or a tax professional) before a large purchase, since exemption rules do change.
The three common options are pawn shops, local jewelers, and dedicated gold-buying services or refiners. Each pays a different discount to spot — compare at least two quotes before selling, and ask whether they test purity in front of you.
No — gold is priced off a single global spot market, so the live per-gram rate is the same across every US state, including Colorado. What differs by state is the sales-tax treatment of a bullion purchase, and by buyer, the discount to spot applied when you sell.
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This site is not a bullion dealer, refiner or financial adviser — prices are indicative only. Before selling, compare quotes from a reputable buyer; for the US benchmark gold market see CME Group / COMEX Gold Futures.