Gold Price Today in Egypt: Rates for 21, 24, and 18 Karat on August 13, 2026

Gold prices in Egypt held steady during afternoon trading on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with 21-carat gold registering 6,285 Egyptian pounds per gram, according to baseline market figures. The stability follows the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 3.5% for the sixth meeting, anchoring precious metal valuations across global and domestic exchanges.

Here is the math: retail and wholesale figures diverge slightly depending on whether minting fees and stamp duties are factored into the transaction. But the balance sheet tells a different story once macroeconomic data and global bullion spot prices are brought into alignment.

The Bottom Line

• Domestic Benchmark: 21-carat gold traded at 6,285 EGP per gram in general retail circulation, while the Gold and Jewelry Division of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce recorded buying rates at 6,260 EGP and selling rates at 6,240 EGP before manufacturing fees.
• Global Anchor: London bullion exchange data placed spot gold ounces at approximately $4,377.06 for buyers and $4,376.56 for sellers.
• Monetary Policy Impact: The U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to freeze the federal funds rate at 3.5% directly reduced downward pressure on non-yielding assets, providing a steady baseline for domestic pricing alongside USD/EGP exchange dynamics.

Domestic Purity Tiers and Market Valuations

Market activity centers heavily on 21-carat gold, serving as the primary liquidity barometer for retail demand and local bullion sentiment. According to data tracked across major Egyptian exchanges, 24-carat gold reached 7,182 EGP per gram, while the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce recorded 24-carat buying at 7,154 EGP and selling at 7,131 EGP before additional levies.

Lower purity tiers reflected proportionate adjustments across the board. 18-carat gold stood at 5,387 EGP per gram in general retail listings, with specific marketplace quotes showing 5,366 EGP for acquisition and 5,349 EGP for liquidation. Meanwhile, 14-carat gold traded at 4,173 EGP for buyers and 4,159 EGP for sellers. Standard 8-gram gold coins traded at a flat baseline of 50,280 EGP, though unadjusted merchant books placed the acquisition cost closer to 50,080 EGP and liquidation at 49,920 EGP.

Gold Purity / Item	General Retail Price (EGP)	Chamber Buy Rate (EGP)	Chamber Sell Rate (EGP)
24-Carat (Per Gram)	7,182	7,154	7,131
21-Carat (Per Gram)	6,285	6,260	6,240
18-Carat (Per Gram)	5,387	5,366	5,349
14-Carat (Per Gram)	N/A	4,173	4,159
Gold Coin (8 Grams)	50,280	50,080	49,920

Macroeconomic Drivers and Global Spot Integration

Domestic bullion valuations do not operate in a vacuum. They remain tightly bound to international spot markets and currency exchange ratios. London exchange data positioned the international gold ounce (31.1 grams of 24-carat metal) near the $4,377 threshold as U.S. inflation metrics matched consensus forecasts.

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When the U.S. central bank opted to freeze its benchmark lending rate at 3.5%, it removed a primary catalyst that otherwise could have strengthened the U.S. dollar and depressed bullion valuations.

The Cost Structure Behind Retail Transactions

Buyers engaging with physical bullion must account for variables beyond spot rates. Final retail prices incorporate variable manufacturing fees, stamp duties, and government taxes that fluctuate based on craftsmanship complexity and weight.

Because these additions are calculated per gram independently of raw material values, retail buyers absorb a distinct cost premium.

The Takeaway