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21K Gold Price in Egypt Today

21K gold is 87.5% pure (stamped 875) — the karat Egypt buys most. Today's 21K rate per gram, gram, ounce and kilogram in Egyptian Pound (EGP).

21K E£ 5,844.17 per gram · Prices as of 14 Nov 2026 · gold-api.com x Exchange Rate API

21K per 1 Gram

E£ 5,844.17

21K per Gram

E£ 5,844.17

21K per Troy Oz

E£ 181,774.01

21K per Kilogram

E£ 5,844,170.00

21K Gold Price Table — Egypt (EGP)

Weight21K Price24K Price (for comparison)
1 Gram1 gE£ 5,844.17E£ 6,679.06
1 Troy Oz31.103 gE£ 181,774.01E£ 207,741.99
1 Kilogram1,000 gE£ 5,844,170.00E£ 6,679,060.00

21K is 87.5% pure, so it costs 12.5% less than 24K per gram. The gap is pure gold content — not quality, not brand.

Prices as of 14 Nov 2026 · Source: gold-api.com x Exchange Rate API

Why 21K Gold Dominates in Egypt

21K is the Egyptian karat — it dominates jewellery counters from Khan el-Khalili to Alexandria, and it is the karat of the shabka, the groom's gold gift to the bride. Egyptian buyers have long preferred 21K for its balance of purity, durability and price, and the daily Egyptian rate is quoted per gram for 21K as the headline karat.

What 21K Gold Is Used For

Bridal and engagement gold (the shabka), everyday jewellery and traditional Egyptian designs.

How to Buy 21K Gold in Egypt

Egyptian jewellers price 21K per gram at the day's rate plus a workmanship charge (masna'iya) — compare it between shops in Khan el-Khalili, as it is negotiable. Tax typically applies to the making charges rather than the metal; ask for the breakdown. For investment, 24K bars and the 8-gram gold pound coin carry lower premiums than jewellery.

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