995
Fine gold (995) · 99.5% pure
995 means 99.5% pure gold — a fine-gold standard just shy of four-nines. It's how 24-carat is defined in India's hallmarking standard (where 24K = 995, not 999) and the “has altın” fine gold of the Turkish trade. Near-pure, deep yellow and soft, it's gold at close to its purest, used for high-purity jewellery and as a store of value.
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Why 99.5%?
Not every market treats “24-carat” as 999: India's standard sets 24K at 995, and Turkey's “has altın” (pure gold) trades at 995 — both near-pure fine gold.
At 99.5% it's almost pure, so it's very soft and rich-coloured — bought for its purity and weight rather than for durability.
Alloy 99.5% gold · 0.5% trace
And the standards around it
- 995Fine gold
- 99.5% — India's 24K and Turkish “has”.
How 2 countries strike 995
The number means the same metal everywhere — but every country marks it differently. Some strike a national emblem beside it; others, like the United States, mark it in type alone. Tap a country for its full system.
Independent assay
Mandatory maker's mark
What people actually ask
What is 995 gold?
Near-pure fine gold — 99.5% — just below the four-nines of 999.
Is 995 the same as 24K?
In India, yes — its standard defines 24-carat as 995. Elsewhere 24K usually means 999. Both are near-pure.
What is “has altın”?
It's Turkish for pure gold — the near-pure fine gold of the Turkish trade, around 995.
What is 995 gold worth?
99.5% of its weight is pure gold, so its value is essentially that of pure gold by weight.
A reference guide, not an authentication service. The same number can appear on different metals, and the mark beside it varies by country, date and maker — consult the relevant assay office or standards body for definitive identification.