Gold Prices in Egypt Rise on Wednesday: 21-Carat Surpasses EGP 4,600
Gold prices in Egypt recorded a notable increase during Wednesday’s trading session, August 27, 2025, with the widely traded 21-carat gold climbing to EGP 4,610 per gram, marking a new high in the local market.
Gold Prices Today in Egypt
24-Carat Gold: EGP 5,268.5 per gram – the highest-priced and purest form of gold in the market.
21-Carat Gold: EGP 4,610 per gram – the most popular and commonly traded in Egypt.
18-Carat Gold: EGP 3,951.5 per gram.
14-Carat Gold: EGP 3,073.25 per gram.
Gold Coin Price
The price of the gold pound (weighing 8 grams of 21-carat) stood at EGP 36,880.
Gold prices in Egypt vary depending on the manufacturing charges (known as making charges), which differ from one jeweler to another. These costs typically range between EGP 150 and EGP 400 per gram, representing around 7% to 10% of the gold price.
Globally, gold is commonly measured in troy ounces, with one ounce equaling 31.1 grams, and fluctuations in international markets continue to influence local price trends.