Ottoman Gold Lira Price in Jordan Today
Updated: Thursday, 15 October 2026, 17:59 Amman time● Live
Syndicate bulletinas published by Ammon News source
The Ottoman gold lira in Jordan is about 591.40 JOD today, Thursday, 15 October 2026 (priced by the syndicate convention as 7 g of 21k at 84.20 JOD per gram plus an estimated fee); the 5-lira coin (35 g) is about 2,953.00 JOD and the 2.5-lira coin about 1,477.50 JOD.
"Osmali" (عصملي) is Levantine dialect for Ottoman. The Ottoman gold lira exists in several issues: the Rashadi (Sultan Mehmed V Reşad), by far the most common, the Hamidi (Sultan Abdülhamid II) and earlier ones. All weigh about 7.216 g of 22k gold, and the syndicate prices every one of them on a 7 g of 21k basis.
The larger pieces (2.5 and 5 liras) are priced as multiples of one lira with a slightly higher fee. In the shop the value depends only on weight and purity; the historical value of genuine old coins is a matter for collectors, not jewellers.
When selling, a coin is valued at the 21k buy price (80.40 JOD) times its actual weight on the scale, not the convention, so worn or underweight coins fetch less.
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 Ottoman lira price today?
About 591.40 JOD for one lira and about 2,953.00 JOD for the 5-lira coin.
What does "Osmali lira" mean?
Osmali means Ottoman. It is the gold lira minted by the Ottoman state; the best-known issues are the Rashadi and the Hamidi.
How much does an Ottoman lira weigh?
Originally 7.216 g of 22k; in Jordan it is priced as 7 g of 21k. The 5-lira coin is about 36 g.
Is an Ottoman lira sold at gold value only?
At jewellers, yes: weight × the 21k gram price plus a small fee. Jewellers do not pay for historical value.
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 ›