Egypt Gold Prices Hold Steady This Saturday; 21-Karat Settles at EGP 5,830 per Gram
Gold prices held steady in the local market during trading today, Saturday, July 11, 2026, amid a quiet trading session. This horizontal movement coincides with the global market's weekend recess and the stabilization of the precious metal's international spot price.
The 21-karat gold gram, the most widely traded tier in the Egyptian market, was recorded at EGP 5,830 for sale and EGP 5,810 for purchase, according to the latest market updates.
The comprehensive gold and silver rates across various weights are detailed below:
| Item / Karat | Buy Rate (EGP) | Sell Rate (EGP)
| **24-Karat Gold** | 6,662 | 6,640 |
| **21-Karat Gold** | 5,810 | 5,830 |
| **18-Karat Gold** | 4,997 | 4,980 |
| **14-Karat Gold** | 3,886 | 3,873 |
| **Gold Pound (8g)** | 46,640 | 46,480 |
| **Local Ounce** | 207,214 | 206,504 |
| **Silver (per Gram)** | 100 | 99 |
*(Note: On the global exchange, the gold ounce stood at $5,800 for purchase and $5,750 for sale).*
Market participants are closely monitoring next week's price movements, keeping a sharp eye on US monetary policy shifts and the performance of the US Dollar index, as these remain the dominant drivers influencing gold prices both globally and domestically.