Where 22K is used
In the British sovereign, old Ottoman coins and some bullion coins, and in jewelry from the Indian subcontinent. Less common in Saudi jewelry, which uses 21K.
22 karat gold price today in Saudi Arabia
22 karat gold is 91.6% pure with the "916" hallmark, common in the British sovereign and in Indian and some Gulf jewelry.
Live price · Karat 22 ·
437.71SAR per gram▲ 0.57%
10 grams
4,377.13 SAR
Gold pound (8 g)
3,501.71 SAR
Tola (11.664 g)
5,105.40 SAR
Troy ounce
13,614 SAR
22 karat gold is 437.71 SAR per gram, calculated from the 24 karat price of 477.38 SAR multiplied by its purity of 91.6%. A used-gold buyer would typically offer between 372.06 and 415.83 SAR per gram.
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| Weight | Raw gold value | Expected scrap offer (90%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grams | 437.71 SAR | 393.94 SAR |
| 2 grams | 875.43 SAR | 787.88 SAR |
| 5 grams | 2,188.57 SAR | 1,969.71 SAR |
| 10 grams | 4,377.13 SAR | 3,939.42 SAR |
| 20 grams | 8,754.27 SAR | 7,878.84 SAR |
| 50 grams | 21,886 SAR | 19,697 SAR |
| 100 grams | 43,771 SAR | 39,394 SAR |
Raw gold value excludes making charges and VAT at the shop, and is the ceiling scrap buyers work down from.
What to know about 22 karat gold
22K versus 21K
22K has about 4.7% more gold than 21K and costs about that much more. Its color is a deeper yellow and it is slightly softer.
VAT on 22K
Because its purity is below 99%, 22K jewelry and some coins may carry 15% VAT. Check the tax treatment of gold coins with ZATCA.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 22K gram price today?
The live price is at the top of the page: 24K gram price × 0.916.
How much gold is in a sovereign?
The British sovereign weighs 7.98 g of 22K gold, which is 7.32 g of pure gold.