Daily report
The 21k gold gram in Jordan was 40.19 JOD (shops sell) and 38.38 JOD (shops buy) on Wednesday, 17 May 2023, based on an estimate from the global price plus the usual Jordanian market margin, or 56.69 USD per gram. 24k was 46.25 JOD, 18k 36.73 JOD and 14k 27.39 JOD. The 21k gram fell 0.16 JOD from the previous day.
Globally the gold ounce was 1,984.90 USD (1,407.29 JOD), down 8.10 USD (0.41%) from the 16 May 2023 close. It opened at 1,993.00 USD and traded between 1,978.10 and 1,997.00 USD.
The Rashadi lira was 283.33 JOD, the English lira 323.52 JOD, and a 10 g bar about 470.50 JOD.
Over the last 30 days the 21k gram (global price) ranged from 39.59 JOD on 17 May 2023 to 41.00 JOD on 4 May 2023, averaging 40.21 JOD.
Gold prices on 17 May 2023 by karat
| Karat | Shops sell (JOD) | Shops buy (JOD) | Global price (JOD) | Global price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 46.25 | 45.33 | 45.25 | 63.82 |
| 22k | 42.38 | 40.90 | 41.48 | 58.50 |
| 21k | 40.19 | 38.38 | 39.59 | 55.84 |
| 18k | 36.73 | 34.16 | 33.93 | 47.86 |
| 14k | 27.39 | 24.65 | 26.39 | 37.23 |
No new bulletin has been published yet, so the price shown is an estimate from the global price plus the usual Jordanian market margin.
Global price = the gold ounce price on international markets ÷ 31.1035, converted to dinar at the fixed rate of 0.709 JOD per USD.
Ounce, kilo and lira prices
| Unit | Price in JOD | Price in USD |
|---|---|---|
| Ounce (31.1035 g) | 1,407.29 | 1,984.90 |
| Kilogram (24k) | 45,250.00 | 63,820.00 |
| Rashadi lira (7 g) | 283.33 | 399.62 |
| English lira (8 g) | 323.52 | 456.30 |
| Half lira (4 g) | 162.26 | 228.86 |
| Quarter lira (2 g) | 81.38 | 114.78 |
| Ottoman 5-lira coin (35 g) | 1,412.65 | 1,992.45 |
| Tola (11.66 g of 24k) | 527.79 | 744.38 |
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 bar prices
| Bar (24k) | Price in JOD | Price in USD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 237.25 | 334.63 |
| 10 grams | 470.50 | 663.61 |
| 20 grams | 935.00 | 1,318.76 |
| Ounce (31.1 g) | 1,450.54 | 2,045.89 |
| 50 grams | 2,327.50 | 3,282.79 |
| 100 grams | 4,645.00 | 6,551.48 |
Bar prices are estimates: bar weight × 24k gram price plus an estimated bar premium. Certified bars carry a weight and purity certificate.
The 30 days up to this date
| Date | Day | 21k (JOD) | 24k (JOD) | Ounce (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2023 | Wednesday | 39.59 | 45.25 | 1,984.90 | ▼ -0.16 |
| 16 May 2023 | Tuesday | 39.75 | 45.43 | 1,993.00 | ▼ -0.59 |
| 15 May 2023 | Monday | 40.34 | 46.11 | 2,022.70 | ▲ +0.05 |
| 12 May 2023 | Friday | 40.29 | 46.04 | 2,019.80 | ▼ -0.01 |
| 11 May 2023 | Thursday | 40.30 | 46.06 | 2,020.50 | ▼ -0.33 |
| 10 May 2023 | Wednesday | 40.63 | 46.44 | 2,037.10 | ▼ -0.12 |
| 9 May 2023 | Tuesday | 40.75 | 46.57 | 2,042.90 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the 21k gold price per gram in Jordan on Wednesday, 17 May 2023?
40.19 JOD at jewellers (sell) and 38.38 JOD (buy), excluding workmanship.
What were the 24k and 18k prices that day?
24k was 46.25 JOD per gram, 18k 36.73 JOD and 14k 27.39 JOD.
What was the gold ounce price on Wednesday, 17 May 2023?
1,984.90 USD, which is 1,407.29 Jordanian dinar.
Are these the syndicate bulletin numbers?
No, these prices are derived from that day’s global close plus the usual Jordanian market margin, so they are estimates.