LONDON, July 13 (Reuters) - Gold prices hit a record $1,578.50 an ounce on Wednesday as concern over the euro zone debt crisis deepened, and after minutes to the Federal Reserve's June meeting suggested some members were pondering the possible need for additional easing.
The precious metal rose in a number of currencies, with gold priced in sterling and South African rand already hitting record highs on Wednesday and euro-denominated gold holding close to Tuesday's record level.
Spot gold was bid at $1,578.01 an ounce at 1129 GMT against $1,565.25 late in New York on Tuesday. (Reporting by Jan Harvey)