Gold Prices in Iraq Edge Higher on Friday Amid Global Gains and a Weaker Dollar
Gold prices in Iraq saw a relative increase across all carats today, Friday, August 21, 2026, compared to yesterday's rates.
Globally, gold prices advanced in Friday's trading, marking a third consecutive week of gains. This upward trend was supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and declining U.S. bond yields, following measures by the U.S. Treasury aimed at stabilizing the long-term debt market.
Gold Prices in Iraq Today
Gold is considered one of the most popular metals in Iraq, widely used in jewelry making. The 21-carat gold is the most common due to its perfect balance of durability and beauty.
Gold prices in the Iraqi local market rose at the start of Friday's trading, moving in tandem with the precious metal's prices on the global exchange, as local rates are highly influenced by the global movement of the ounce.
Below are today's gold prices in Iraq, according to the "gold-price" website:
24-Carat Gold Price: The price of one gram of 24-carat gold in Iraq today reached 191,378 Iraqi Dinars ($146).
22-Carat Gold Price: The price of one gram of 22-carat gold stood at 175,430 Iraqi Dinars ($134).
21-Carat Gold Price: The price of 21-carat gold in Iraq was recorded at 167,456 Iraqi Dinars ($128).
18-Carat Gold Price: The price of 18-carat gold in Iraq today came in at 143,534 Iraqi Dinars ($110).
Gold Ounce Price: The price of a gold ounce in Iraq today reached 5,952,513 Iraqi Dinars ($4,541).
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