🇲🇿Palladium Rate in Lichinga Today
The palladium rate in Lichinga today is MZN 2,003 per gram for 18K, based on an international spot price of $1,371.00 per troy ounce. That is up MZN 17.83 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.
Palladium rate in Lichinga — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | MZN 2,671 | MZN 2,449 | MZN 2,337 | MZN 2,003 | MZN 1,558 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | MZN 83,086 | MZN 76,162 | MZN 72,700 | MZN 62,314 | MZN 48,467 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | MZN 2,671,265 | MZN 2,448,659 | MZN 2,337,357 | MZN 2,003,449 | MZN 1,558,238 |
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 · 18K 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 | 18K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | MZN 1,971 | +MZN 17.83 | 0.91% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | MZN 1,953 | +MZN 6.43 | 0.33% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | MZN 1,946 | +MZN 59.47 | 3.15% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | MZN 1,887 | -MZN 62.69 | -3.22% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | MZN 1,950 | +MZN 16.95 | 0.88% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | MZN 1,933 | -MZN 0.1400 | -0.01% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | MZN 1,933 | -MZN 69.56 | -3.47% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | MZN 2,002 | +MZN 5.99 | 0.30% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | MZN 1,996 | -MZN 16.22 | -0.81% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | MZN 2,013 | — | — |
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Palladium rate in Lichinga — questions
What is the palladium rate in Lichinga today?
The palladium rate in Lichinga today is MZN 2,003 per gram for 18K, and MZN 2,671 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 palladium costs MZN 2,671 in Lichinga, and 22K costs MZN 2,449 per gram. 18K works out at MZN 2,003.
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 222.61 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 1 minute ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.