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🇭🇳 Gold Price Today in Honduras | L113,307
Live gold price in Honduran Lempira (HNL) — updated every 5 minutes
Last updated: May 5, 2026, 12:57 AM ET
Per Gram (HNL)
L3,642.89
Per Troy Oz (HNL)
L113,307
Per Kg (HNL)
L3,642,894
USD/Gold Spot
$4,532.27/oz
USD/HNL Rate
1 USD = 25 HNL
HNL per gram
L3,642.89
Gold Market in Honduras
Honduras has a long history of gold and silver mining from Spanish colonial times through the present. The country hosts several active gold mines in Olancho, Yoro, and Francisco Morazán departments. Gold is also present in artisanal mining communities. Remittances from the Honduran diaspora in the United States are a major driver of economic activity and sometimes flow into jewelry gold purchases.
Why do people in Honduras buy gold?
Gold jewelry is deeply embedded in Honduran culture, used for weddings, baptisms, and quinceañeras. The lempira has gradually depreciated over time, making gold an intuitive inflation hedge for middle-class savers. With high economic informality, physical gold represents one of the most accessible savings instruments for those without full banking access.
Frequently Asked Questions — Gold in Honduras
What is the gold price today in Honduras in lempiras?
The gold price in Honduran lempiras is derived from the international USD spot price multiplied by the current USD/HNL exchange rate. The lempira is managed by the Banco Central de Honduras within a crawling-peg system, so gold prices in lempira terms rise modestly over time even when USD gold prices are flat.
Does Honduras mine gold?
Yes. Honduras has active gold and silver mining, with operations in Olancho, Yoro, and other departments. Artisanal mining is widespread, and several international junior miners have exploration projects. Historically, Honduras was a major source of silver during the Spanish colonial era.
How do remittances affect gold purchases in Honduras?
Honduras receives some of the highest remittance inflows per capita in Central America. These USD inflows frequently support gold jewelry purchases, particularly around holidays and celebrations. Remittances also provide hard currency that makes USD-denominated gold relatively accessible for recipients.