Is 1000 GOLD the same as 千足金?

Yes. 1000 GOLD, 千足金, 999.9 all denote the same material — 100.0% gold. Different markets and eras stamp it differently, but the purity is identical.

How much is 1000 GOLD worth?

Its melt value is the gold spot price × 1.000 × the weight in grams. Buyers then deduct roughly 5–15% for refining and margin, so a quoted buy-back price sits a little below that theoretical figure.

How do I confirm a 1000 GOLD stamp is genuine?

Look at the mark under 10× magnification for crisp, even strikes, cross-check the weight-to-volume ratio against the expected density, scan it with the Jewelry Identifier app, and — when it matters — have an XRF test done by an assay office or gemological lab.

* Gold hallmark

The 1000 GOLD hallmark: meaning, purity & value

Cantonese 'thousand-sufficient gold' designation, marketing 99.9%+ purity gold. Higher than chuk kam. Specific in Hong Kong/Mainland China gold trade.

Published May 30, 2026

Quick facts

Metal: Gold
Purity: 100.0%
Fineness: 1000/1000
Karat: 24K
Common regions: Hong Kong, China
Standard: Hong Kong TDO

Stamps that mean the same thing

This purity may be struck into jewelry as any of: 1000 GOLD / 千足金 / 999.9. The mark differs by country and era, but the metal content is identical.

What 1000 GOLD tells you

Cantonese 'thousand-sufficient gold' designation, marketing 99.9%+ purity gold. Higher than chuk kam. Specific in Hong Kong/Mainland China gold trade.

How to value it

The melt value of a 1000 GOLD piece is gold spot price × 1.000 × weight (g). A buyer typically deducts 5–15% for assay, refining, and margin, so the cash offer lands just under that figure. Stones and complex settings are usually excluded from the metal weight.

How to check it yourself

Examine the stamp under a 10× loupe — genuine marks are crisp and evenly struck, not doubled or smeared.
Confirm the mark reads 1000 GOLD or an equivalent such as 千足金.
Photograph it in the Jewelry Identifier app to read the metal, hallmark, and any gemstones from the image.
For a binding result, have an assay office or gemological lab run an XRF purity test.

Sources

Hong Kong Trade Descriptions Ordinance Cap. 362
Wikidata Q897

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FAQ

Q. Is 1000 GOLD the same as 千足金?: A. Yes. 1000 GOLD, 千足金, 999.9 all denote the same material — 100.0% gold. Different markets and eras stamp it differently, but the purity is identical.
Q. How much is 1000 GOLD worth?: A. Its melt value is the gold spot price × 1.000 × the weight in grams. Buyers then deduct roughly 5–15% for refining and margin, so a quoted buy-back price sits a little below that theoretical figure.
Q. How do I confirm a 1000 GOLD stamp is genuine?: A. Look at the mark under 10× magnification for crisp, even strikes, cross-check the weight-to-volume ratio against the expected density, scan it with the Jewelry Identifier app, and — when it matters — have an XRF test done by an assay office or gemological lab.

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