Hasselblad 500C/M Gold Exclusive
The Hasselblad 500C/M Gold Exclusive is a limited-edition variant of the 500C/M medium-format 6x6 SLR, finished with gold-coloured trim and typically supplied in commemorative presentation. Produced in small numbers for collectors, its value today is driven more by rarity and cosmetic completeness than by everyday photographic use.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the 500C/M Gold Exclusive have fallen in the £3,400–£4,500 range, with the two tracked sales giving a midpoint near £3,950 — a meaningful premium over a standard chrome 500C/M. Because this is a collector-grade special edition, what it sells for in 2026 depends heavily on originality: complete sets with matching-number body, finder, A12 back and presentation box command the top of the range, while incomplete or re-plated examples are worth considerably less. These are wholesale saleroom results, so retail dealer asking prices for comparable condition tend to run higher.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2023
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| Nov 2023 | EUR 3,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 43 (Lot A00441) Title: Hasselblad 500 C/M 'Gold Exclusive'
Description:
Very attractive gold-plated edition released for the 30th anniversary of the 500C (special number 0195/1400), in new condition, with gold plated CF Planar 2.8/80mm T* no.6953152, gold plated A12 magazine no.RT3301724, gold plated slider and strap, front lens cap, instructions, certificate and maker's box. Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 4,000 |
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| Nov 2022 | EUR 4,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 41 (Lot AI_41_40757) Title: Hasselblad 500 C/M 'Gold Exclusive'
Description:
Very attractive gold-plated edition released for the 30th anniversary of the 500C (special number 0437/1400), in new condition, with gold plated CF Planar 2.8/80mm T* no.6862425, gold plated A12 magazine no.RT3299878, gold plated slider and strap, with instructions, certificate and maker's box Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 5,500 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 2,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14823) Title: Hasselblad 500 C/M Gold Exclusive
Description:
edition for the 30th anniversary of the 500C (special number 0050/1400), complete and new with CF Planar 2.8/80mm T* no.6953119, A12 magazine, strap, papers, maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Feb 2006 | £1,560 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment including the Property of a Photographer (Lot 234) Title: HASSELBLAD 500C/M GOLD EXCLUSIVE NO. RU1403185
Description:
HASSELBLAD 500C/M GOLD EXCLUSIVE NO. RU1403185 Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800 |
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| Jan 2000 | £1,840 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Photographs, Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 368) Title: Hasselblad 500C/M Gold Exclusive no. 1401301
Description:
Hasselblad 500C/M Gold Exclusive no. 1401301 Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad 500C/M Gold Exclusive worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results sit between £3,400 and £4,500, with complete, unworn presentation sets achieving the upper end of that range.
How much does a 500C/M Gold Exclusive sell for compared with a standard 500C/M?
The Gold Exclusive typically sells for a clear premium over a chrome 500C/M of similar mechanical condition, reflecting its limited-edition status rather than any functional difference.
What most affects the price of a Gold Exclusive at auction?
Condition of the gold finish, completeness of the original kit and box, and matching serial numbers across body, back and finder have the biggest influence on value.