What is the gold price per karat today in Egypt?
The price of 21K gold per gram in Egypt today is approximately 5,935 Pound, and 24K is approximately 6,783 Pound. The full karat comparison table is shown below.
Gold prices today in Egypt by carat
| Carat | Price |
|---|---|
| 24 Karat Gold Price | 6,783 Pound |
| 22 Karat Gold Price | 6,218 Pound |
| 21 Karat Gold Price | 5,935 Pound |
| 18 Karat Gold Price | 5,087 Pound |
Gold prices in Egypt start today at 6,783.21 Pound per gram for 24 karat and step down to 5,087.41 Pound for 18 karat — a spread of 1,695.80 Pound per gram between the highest and lowest karats.
Gold prices by karat over last 30 days Egypt
| Date |
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Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tuesday
21/07
|
6,580 Pound | 6,032 Pound | 5,758 Pound | 4,935 Pound |
+0.3%
|
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Monday
20/07
|
6,562 Pound | 6,015 Pound | 5,742 Pound | 4,921 Pound |
+0.3%
|
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Sunday
19/07
|
6,540 Pound | 5,995 Pound | 5,722 Pound | 4,905 Pound |
+0.1%
|
|
Saturday
18/07
|
6,531 Pound | 5,986 Pound | 5,714 Pound | 4,898 Pound |
+0.8%
|
|
Friday
17/07
|
6,477 Pound | 5,937 Pound | 5,667 Pound | 4,857 Pound |
-1.6%
|
|
Thursday
16/07
|
6,579 Pound | 6,030 Pound | 5,756 Pound | 4,934 Pound |
-0.1%
|
|
Wednesday
15/07
|
6,584 Pound | 6,035 Pound | 5,761 Pound | 4,938 Pound |
+1.1%
|
|
Tuesday
14/07
|
6,512 Pound | 5,970 Pound | 5,698 Pound | 4,884 Pound |
-1.3%
|
|
Monday
13/07
|
6,601 Pound | 6,051 Pound | 5,776 Pound | 4,951 Pound |
+0.5%
|
|
Sunday
12/07
|
6,566 Pound | 6,019 Pound | 5,745 Pound | 4,924 Pound |
-0.1%
|
|
Saturday
11/07
|
6,571 Pound | 6,023 Pound | 5,750 Pound | 4,928 Pound |
-0.1%
|
|
Friday
10/07
|
6,574 Pound | 6,027 Pound | 5,753 Pound | 4,931 Pound |
+0.9%
|
|
Thursday
09/07
|
6,515 Pound | 5,972 Pound | 5,701 Pound | 4,886 Pound |
-0.5%
|
|
Wednesday
08/07
|
6,546 Pound | 6,001 Pound | 5,728 Pound | 4,910 Pound |
+0.4%
|
|
Tuesday
07/07
|
6,519 Pound | 5,976 Pound | 5,704 Pound | 4,889 Pound |
-0.6%
|
|
Monday
06/07
|
6,559 Pound | 6,013 Pound | 5,739 Pound | 4,919 Pound |
-0.5%
|
|
Sunday
05/07
|
6,595 Pound | 6,045 Pound | 5,771 Pound | 4,946 Pound |
0.0%
|
|
Saturday
04/07
|
6,595 Pound | 6,046 Pound | 5,771 Pound | 4,946 Pound |
+1.1%
|
|
Friday
03/07
|
6,524 Pound | 5,981 Pound | 5,709 Pound | 4,893 Pound |
+2.3%
|
|
Thursday
02/07
|
6,380 Pound | 5,849 Pound | 5,583 Pound | 4,785 Pound |
+0.8%
|
|
Wednesday
01/07
|
6,327 Pound | 5,800 Pound | 5,536 Pound | 4,745 Pound |
-0.2%
|
|
Tuesday
30/06
|
6,337 Pound | 5,809 Pound | 5,545 Pound | 4,753 Pound |
-1.3%
|
|
Monday
29/06
|
6,422 Pound | 5,886 Pound | 5,619 Pound | 4,816 Pound |
-1.4%
|
|
Sunday
28/06
|
6,513 Pound | 5,970 Pound | 5,699 Pound | 4,885 Pound |
+0.1%
|
|
Saturday
27/06
|
6,509 Pound | 5,966 Pound | 5,695 Pound | 4,882 Pound |
+1.8%
|
|
Friday
26/06
|
6,393 Pound | 5,860 Pound | 5,594 Pound | 4,795 Pound |
+0.1%
|
|
Thursday
25/06
|
6,384 Pound | 5,852 Pound | 5,586 Pound | 4,788 Pound |
-2.6%
|
|
Wednesday
24/06
|
6,553 Pound | 6,007 Pound | 5,734 Pound | 4,915 Pound |
-2.0%
|
|
Tuesday
23/06
|
6,688 Pound | 6,131 Pound | 5,852 Pound | 5,016 Pound |
+0.6%
|
|
Monday
22/06
|
6,650 Pound | 6,096 Pound | 5,819 Pound | 4,988 Pound |
-0.3%
|
Gold carat explanation:
- 24 Karat — Purest gold : 99.9% purity — for investment and bullion
- 22 Karat — For luxury jewelry : 91.6% purity
- 21 Karat — Most common : 87.5% purity
- 18 Karat — For daily use : 75% purity and modern designs
Tip: The higher the carat, the higher the price and purity
Data order: Prices ordered from newest (yesterday) to oldest
What Is the Difference Between Gold Karats?
Gold purity is measured using the "karat" system, which defines the proportion of pure gold in the alloy or piece. The higher the karat, the purer the gold. 24 karat has the highest purity at 99.9% and is typically used for making gold bullion.
While 21 karat and 18 karat are the most common in the jewelry market — the traditional standard popular in Egypt and the Arab world. 21K contains 87.5% gold and is preferred for traditional jewelry, while 18K at 75% is used for modern jewelry.
The price of each karat differs based on its gold content, manufacturing cost, and local and global market demand. Understanding the differences between karats before purchasing is important.
How to Choose the Right Gold Karat?
Choosing the right karat depends on your purpose. 24 karat is the purest and is used for gold bullion.
If you're looking for durable jewelry suitable for daily use, 21 karat is the best choice. While 18 karat is ideal for modern jewelry known for its design and durability.
For budget-friendly or temporary use, you can consider karats like 14 karat or even 12 karat, noting they have lower resale value.
Tips Before Buying Gold by Karat
- Define your goal: The right karat varies by purpose: bullion (24K), daily jewelry (21K or 18K).
- Verify the karat: Check the karat stamp on the piece and deal with reputable shops.
- Watch for making charges: The gram price may have "making charges" added, especially for 21K and 18K jewelry.
- Track prices daily: Use trusted sites like ZahabPrice for real-time prices.
- Keep the receipt: It shows weight, karat, and price — making resale or appraisal easier later.
Karat Comparison
| Karat | Gold Content | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Karat | 99.9% | Used for making gold bullion |
| 22 Karat | 91.6% | Suitable for high-quality luxury jewelry |
| 21 Karat | 87.5% | Very popular for traditional jewelry and Egyptian gold |
| 20K | 83.3% | Used in some jewelry types in European countries |
| 18 Karat | 75% | Popular for modern jewelry due to hardness and color variety |
| 14K | 58.5% | Used in budget and mid-range jewelry |
| 12K | 50% | Rarely used, made into simple jewelry |
| 10K | 41.7% | Common in America and western countries for durability and low cost |
| 9K | 37.5% | Common in Britain and Australia as a low-cost option |
| 8K | 33.3% | Occasionally used in some East Asian countries for simple accessories |