Gold in Skyrim is an item with the ID 0000000F. You add it with the same command as any other item, player.additem.
This guide shows the exact command, how to remove gold, and what to do when the gold does not appear.
How to open the Skyrim console
- Press the tilde key (~, also written `) under the Esc key. On other keyboard layouts the key may differ.
- Make a save before you start. Wiki guides warn commands can cause crashes or corrupt a profile.
- Type player.additem 0000000F 1000 and press Enter.
- Press the tilde key again to close the console and check your gold.
The console is a PC feature. Guides say it works on PC versions of Skyrim, including Special Edition and Anniversary Edition, and not on Xbox, PlayStation or Switch.
How Skyrim commands work
- Command format: player.additem <item ID> <amount>.
- Gold's item ID is 0000000F. You can drop the leading zeros, so player.additem f 1000 is the same command.
- The number after the ID is the amount.
Skyrim commands list
Gold commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
player.additem 0000000F 1000 |
Adds 1,000 gold to your inventory. |
player.additem f 500 |
Adds 500 gold using the short ID. |
player.removeitem 0000000F 500 |
Removes 500 gold from your inventory. |
player.additem 0000000F -500 |
Also removes gold, because a negative amount removes items. |
paycrimegold |
Pays the bounty of the targeted NPC's faction using your gold. |
How to remove gold with a console command
Use player.removeitem 0000000F followed by the amount. A negative amount in player.additem also removes items.
Gold for a merchant
If you target a merchant in the console and use additem, you set that merchant's barter gold. A Skyrim wiki warns this gold may not reach your inventory when you sell items to the merchant.
Check the gold ID in game
If a guide's ID fails, the UESP suggests searching with help "gold" 0 in the console to see the ID your game lists.
Why Skyrim console commands are not working
- Console does not open: press the key under Esc. On non-US layouts the key can be different.
- Nothing happens: type the command exactly, with a space between the ID and the amount.
- Gold does not show up: close the console and open your inventory. If you targeted a merchant, you changed their gold instead.
- Using Xbox, PlayStation or Switch: the console is not available there.
- Game crashes after commands: load an earlier save, since console use can corrupt a profile.
Skyrim console commands FAQ
What is the Skyrim console command for gold?
Type player.additem 0000000F followed by the amount, for example player.additem 0000000F 1000 for 1,000 gold.
How do I open the console in Skyrim?
Press the tilde key (~) under Esc on a PC. The console is not available on Xbox, PlayStation or Switch.
Is the Skyrim gold ID 0000000F?
Yes. Several guides give 0000000F, and you can shorten it to f. In-game, help "gold" 0 also lists it.
How do I remove gold in Skyrim with a console command?
Use player.removeitem 0000000F amount. A negative amount with player.additem also removes items.
Does the Skyrim gold command disable achievements?
Sources disagree. One guide says console use disables Steam achievements, while forum users report mixed results.
Can I use the gold command on Xbox or PlayStation?
No. The console is a PC feature. Console players need other methods.
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Sources
- UESP: Skyrim Console
- Fextralife Skyrim Wiki: Console Commands
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