🇨🇲Platinum Rate in Bamenda Today
The platinum rate in Bamenda today is XAF 25,550 per gram for 18K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up XAF 762.30 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into XAF for Bamenda. 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 Cameroon's larger markets, with a population of around 420,445.
Platinum rate in Bamenda — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | XAF 34,066 | XAF 31,227 | XAF 29,808 | XAF 25,550 | XAF 19,872 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | XAF 1,059,580 | XAF 971,282 | XAF 927,133 | XAF 794,685 | XAF 618,089 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | XAF 34,066,301 | XAF 31,227,442 | XAF 29,808,013 | XAF 25,549,725 | XAF 19,872,009 |
All figures in XAF (Franc). 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 Bamenda
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 XAF exchange rate.
| Date | 18K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | XAF 25,554 | +XAF 762.30 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | XAF 24,791 | +XAF 384.53 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | XAF 24,407 | +XAF 1,032 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | XAF 23,375 | -XAF 746.05 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | XAF 24,121 | +XAF 426.51 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | XAF 23,695 | +XAF 335.78 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | XAF 23,359 | -XAF 486.08 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | XAF 23,845 | +XAF 207.16 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | XAF 23,638 | +XAF 17.61 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | XAF 23,620 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Bamenda — questions
What is the platinum rate in Bamenda today?
The platinum rate in Bamenda today is XAF 25,550 per gram for 18K, and XAF 34,066 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current XAF exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Bamenda?
One gram of 24K platinum costs XAF 34,066 in Bamenda, and 22K costs XAF 31,227 per gram. 18K works out at XAF 25,550.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Bamenda?
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 XAF 2,839 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Bamenda different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Cameroon — 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 4 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.