English Gold Lira Price in Jordan Today
Updated: Thursday, 15 October 2026, 17:59 Amman time● Live
Syndicate bulletinas published by Ammon News source
The English gold lira in Jordan is about 675.60 JOD today, Thursday, 15 October 2026 (8 g × 84.20 JOD for a 21k gram plus an estimated fee); the half lira is about 338.30 JOD and the quarter 169.40 JOD. Shops buy a full lira back at about 643.20 JOD.
The English lira is the British gold sovereign, with St George and the dragon on the reverse. It weighs 7.988 g of 22k gold, i.e. 7.32 g of pure gold; the Jordanian syndicate prices it as 8 grams of 21k. New sovereigns are minted every year to the same specification.
It is the most popular lira in Jordan because its weight is fixed and well known and it sells easily at any shop. The half (4 g) and quarter (2 g) suit small gifts, but their fee relative to weight is higher.
When buying, ask for an intact coin that has not been drilled or soldered; a hole or solder from mounting it as a pendant lowers the resale price.
Gold lira prices today
| Coin | Weight (syndicate basis) | Pure gold (approx.) | Shops sell (JOD) | Shops buy (JOD) | Price in USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashadi lira (Ottoman) | 7 g · 21k | 6.61 g | 591.40 | 562.80 | 834.13 |
| English lira (sovereign) | 8 g · 21k | 7.32 g | 675.60 | 643.20 | 952.89 |
| Half English lira | 4 g · 21k | 3.66 g | 338.30 | 321.60 | 477.15 |
| Quarter English lira | 2 g · 21k | 1.83 g | 169.40 | 160.80 | 238.93 |
| Ottoman 5-lira coin | 35 g · 21k | 33.07 g | 2,953.00 | 2,814.00 | 4,165.02 |
Liras follow the syndicate convention: the Rashadi lira is 7 g and the English lira 8 g of 21k gold, plus an estimated making fee.
Gold prices in Jordan today by karat
| Karat | Shops sell (JOD) | Shops buy (JOD) | Global price (JOD) | Global price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 96.70 | 94.77 | 94.80 | 133.70 |
| 22k | 88.48 | 85.38 | 86.90 | 122.56 |
| 21k | 84.20 | 80.40 | 82.95 | 116.99 |
| 18k | 74.60 | 69.38 | 71.10 | 100.28 |
| 14k | 56.74 | 51.07 | 55.30 | 77.99 |
Shop sell/buy prices are the Jordanian jewellers’ prices from the Jewelers Syndicate bulletin, excluding workmanship.
Global price = the gold ounce price on international markets ÷ 31.1035, converted to dinar at the fixed rate of 0.709 JOD per USD.
Gold prices over the last 7 days
| Date | Day | 21k (JOD) | 24k (JOD) | Ounce (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | Thursday | 82.92 | 94.77 | 4,157.51 | ▲ +0.99 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | 81.93 | 93.64 | 4,107.90 | ▼ -1.39 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | 83.32 | 95.22 | 4,177.30 | ▼ -0.26 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Monday | 83.58 | 95.52 | 4,190.60 | ▼ -0.52 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Friday | 84.10 | 96.11 | 4,216.30 | ▲ +1.19 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Thursday | 82.91 | 94.76 | 4,157.00 | ▲ +0.32 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | 82.59 | 94.39 | 4,140.70 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the English lira price today in Jordan?
About 675.60 JOD to buy, and about 643.20 JOD when sold to a shop.
What do the half and quarter English lira cost?
The half (4 g) is about 338.30 JOD and the quarter (2 g) about 169.40 JOD.
How much does an English lira weigh and what karat is it?
7.988 g of 22k gold (7.32 g pure); in Jordan it is priced as 8 g of 21k.
Which is better for saving, the English or the Rashadi lira?
Both carry a low fee. The English lira is more in demand and easier to sell; the Rashadi is a little cheaper because it weighs less.
Related pages
21k today: 84.20 JOD. Prices are indicative and change during the day. Confirm the final price with the jeweller before buying or selling. How the price is calculated ›