🇲🇿Gold Rate in Lichinga Today
The gold rate in Lichinga today is MZN 5,233 per gram for 14K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up MZN 122.52 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into MZN for Lichinga. Jewellers there add making charges and a local premium on top, so a counter price will normally sit above this figure. It is one of Mozambique's larger markets, with a population of around 281,341.
Gold rate in Lichinga — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | MZN 8,971 | MZN 8,224 | MZN 7,850 | MZN 6,728 | MZN 5,233 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | MZN 279,037 | MZN 255,784 | MZN 244,157 | MZN 209,278 | MZN 162,771 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | MZN 8,971,241 | MZN 8,223,637 | MZN 7,849,836 | MZN 6,728,431 | MZN 5,233,224 |
All figures in MZN (Metical). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 14K per gram in Lichinga
Daily closes from COMEX front-month futures — a continuous series that predates our own spot record. Futures trade slightly above spot, so read these as the day-to-day movement, not as the counter price. Converted at the current MZN exchange rate.
| Date | 14K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | MZN 5,256 | +MZN 122.52 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | MZN 5,133 | +MZN 30.57 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | MZN 5,103 | +MZN 140.25 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | MZN 4,962 | -MZN 58.87 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | MZN 5,021 | +MZN 42.51 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | MZN 4,979 | +MZN 19.09 | 0.38% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | MZN 4,960 | -MZN 51.48 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | MZN 5,011 | +MZN 29.43 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | MZN 4,982 | +MZN 24.10 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | MZN 4,957 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Lichinga — questions
What is the gold rate in Lichinga today?
The gold rate in Lichinga today is MZN 5,233 per gram for 14K, and MZN 8,971 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current MZN exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Lichinga?
One gram of 24K gold costs MZN 8,971 in Lichinga, and 22K costs MZN 8,224 per gram. 18K works out at MZN 6,728.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Lichinga?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is MZN 747.60 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Lichinga different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Mozambique — gold trades in one global market and converts at one exchange rate. What differs city to city is the retail markup: making charges, wastage and the jeweller's own premium. Those are set by each shop, not by the market.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 9 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.