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Gold Price in Egypt

Live Egypt gold rate in EGP, by karat and weight.

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24K gold, per gramE£ 7,248.27

Per ounce: E£ 225,446.26Per tola: E£ 84,542.35

As of 10:18 PM · EGP

Updated: Jun 8, 2026, 10:18 PM

1 USD = 52.12 EGP at the live exchange rate. Because gold is priced in US dollars, the Egypt gold price moves with both the metal and the USD/EGP rate.

International spot · USD

Gold spot price in US dollars

Updated: Jun 8, 2026, 10:18 PM

Per Gram

$ 139.09

Per Tola

$ 1,622.29

Per Ounce

$ 4,326.10

Per Kilo

$ 139,087.35

The international gold spot price is quoted in US dollars and is the global benchmark from which every local rate is derived. Prices exclude dealer premiums, making charges, and local taxes.

International · USD

Gold performance & range

52-Week High

$ 5,593.90

52-Week Low

$ 3,257.05

Record High

$ 5,593.90

YTD

+0.15%

Today

-0.09% ↓

1 Week

-3.57% ↓

1 Month

-8.26% ↓

1 Year

+30.70% ↑

Range and changes are for the international gold price in US dollars. Record high reflects our available price history.

Purity	Per Gram	Per Ounce	Per Tola	Per Kilo
24K Gold (99.99%)	E£ 7,248.27	E£ 225,446.26	E£ 84,542.35	E£ 7,248,265.52
22K Gold (91.60%)	E£ 6,640.08	E£ 206,529.43	E£ 77,448.53	E£ 6,640,075.22
21K Gold (87.50%)	E£ 6,342.87	E£ 197,285.20	E£ 73,981.95	E£ 6,342,866.61
18K Gold (75.00%)	E£ 5,436.74	E£ 169,101.60	E£ 63,413.10	E£ 5,436,742.81

Price chart · USD

Gold price history

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Chart values are in US dollars. Per gram, tola and ounce figures above are USD. Today’s local-currency price uses the live exchange rate; historical values stay in USD because reliable historical exchange-rate data isn’t available. Candles are reconstructed from real high, low and average data.

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How to calculate the Gold rate in EGP

Turn the international USD spot price into a local per-gram, per-tola and per-ounce rate in a few simple steps.

1
Start with the spot priceOne troy ounce of pure gold is $ 4,326.10 on the international market.
2
Convert ounce → gram$ 4,326.10 ÷ 31.1035 g = $ 139.09 per gram (USD).
3
Convert USD → EGP$ 139.09 × 52.12 (live USD/EGP rate) = E£ 7,248.99 per gram.
4
Scale to tola & ounce× 11.6638 g = E£ 84,550.80 per tola; × 31.1035 g = E£ 225,468.81 per ounce.

Result · EGP

Per GramE£ 7,248.99

Per TolaE£ 84,550.80

Per OunceE£ 225,468.81

Gold price in Egypt weight units

24K and 22K gold valued across the weight units used in Egypt, at today’s EGP rate.

Unit	Weight	24K	22K
Gram	1 g	E£ 7,248.27	E£ 6,640.08
Troy Ounce	31.1035 g	E£ 225,446.26	E£ 206,529.43

Buying gold in Egypt: key facts

Popular karat	21K (most popular)
Hallmarking	Government assay stamp
Tax / duty	VAT + making charges
Common units	Gram

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Prices are checked against the international spot benchmark and refreshed through the trading day. Educational information only — not financial advice.

Gold price in Egypt

Gold in Egypt is quoted in pounds (EGP) and is central to household savings and weddings, where 21K is the most popular purity.

The pound gold price reflects both the global metal price and the USD/EGP exchange rate; pound devaluations have pushed local gold higher.

Gold rate in major Egypt cities

Gold is priced nationally, so the Egypt rate shown above applies across all major cities — including:

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Buying gold in Egypt: 21K & the shabka

The most popular purity in Egypt is 21K, and gold is central to weddings, where it is given as part of the “shabka.” Rates are quoted per gram and updated through the day.

Why Egyptian gold prices keep rising

A large part of the rise reflects the Egyptian pound weakening against the dollar, which raises the local-currency cost of dollar-priced gold and reinforces gold’s role as a store of value.

Egypt gold price FAQ

What karat of gold is most popular in Egypt?

21K is the traditional favourite for jewelry and gifting, alongside 18K and 24K.

Why does Egypt’s gold price keep rising?

A large part of the move reflects the Egyptian pound weakening against the dollar.

How is the Egypt gold price set?

It is the international dollar spot price converted into pounds at the live exchange rate.

What is the gold rate in Egypt today?

The live gold rate in Egypt is shown above in EGP, with 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K prices per gram and local units, refreshed through the trading day.

How is the gold price in Egypt calculated?

It is the international spot price (US dollars per troy ounce) converted into EGP at the live exchange rate, then divided by weight and adjusted for karat purity.

Why does the Egypt gold price change daily?

Two forces move it: the global gold price and the EGP exchange rate. On top of that benchmark, jewelers add making charges and any local taxes or duties.

Gold prices in other countries

Where our data comes from. Live gold, silver, platinum, palladium, copper and crypto prices are sourced from gold-api.com, benchmarked to the international (LBMA-style) spot market and quoted in US dollars. Currency conversions use live ExchangeRate-API rates, refreshed through the trading day. All figures are indicative and exclude dealer premiums, making charges and local taxes — see our disclaimer. Nothing here is financial advice.

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Purity

Per Gram

Per Ounce

Per Tola

Per Kilo

24K Gold (99.99%)

E£ 7,248.27

E£ 225,446.26

E£ 84,542.35

E£ 7,248,265.52

22K Gold (91.60%)

E£ 6,640.08

E£ 206,529.43

E£ 77,448.53

E£ 6,640,075.22

21K Gold (87.50%)

E£ 6,342.87

E£ 197,285.20

E£ 73,981.95

E£ 6,342,866.61

18K Gold (75.00%)

E£ 5,436.74

E£ 169,101.60

E£ 63,413.10

E£ 5,436,742.81

Unit

Weight

24K

22K

Gram

1 g