🇧🇯Platinum Rate in Porto-Novo Today
The platinum rate in Porto-Novo today is XOF 29,808 per gram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up XOF 889.34 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into XOF for Porto-Novo. 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 Benin's larger markets, with a population of around 264,320.
Platinum rate in Porto-Novo — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | XOF 34,066 | XOF 31,227 | XOF 29,808 | XOF 25,550 | XOF 19,872 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | XOF 1,059,580 | XOF 971,282 | XOF 927,133 | XOF 794,685 | XOF 618,089 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | XOF 34,066,301 | XOF 31,227,442 | XOF 29,808,013 | XOF 25,549,725 | XOF 19,872,009 |
All figures in XOF (Franc). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 21K per gram in Porto-Novo
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 XOF exchange rate.
| Date | 21K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | XOF 29,813 | +XOF 889.34 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | XOF 28,923 | +XOF 448.62 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | XOF 28,475 | +XOF 1,204 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | XOF 27,271 | -XOF 870.39 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | XOF 28,141 | +XOF 497.59 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | XOF 27,644 | +XOF 391.75 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | XOF 27,252 | -XOF 567.09 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | XOF 27,819 | +XOF 241.68 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | XOF 27,578 | +XOF 20.54 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | XOF 27,557 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Porto-Novo — questions
What is the platinum rate in Porto-Novo today?
The platinum rate in Porto-Novo today is XOF 29,808 per gram for 21K, and XOF 34,066 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current XOF exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Porto-Novo?
One gram of 24K platinum costs XOF 34,066 in Porto-Novo, and 22K costs XOF 31,227 per gram. 18K works out at XOF 25,550.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Porto-Novo?
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 XOF 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 Porto-Novo different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Benin — 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.