🇨🇨Platinum Rate in West Island Today
The platinum rate in West Island today is A$73.99 per gram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up A$2.21 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into AUD for West Island. 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 Cocos Islands's larger markets, with a population of around 120. The AUD has strengthened 0.77% against the US dollar since the previous session, which moves the local price independently of the metal itself.
Platinum rate in West Island — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | A$84.56 | A$77.51 | A$73.99 | A$63.42 | A$49.33 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | A$2,630 | A$2,411 | A$2,301 | A$1,973 | A$1,534 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | A$84,560 | A$77,513 | A$73,990 | A$63,420 | A$49,326 |
All figures in AUD (Dollar). 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 West Island
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 AUD exchange rate.
| Date | 21K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | A$74.00 | +A$2.21 | 3.08% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | A$71.79 | +A$1.11 | 1.57% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | A$70.68 | +A$2.99 | 4.42% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | A$67.69 | -A$2.16 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | A$69.85 | +A$1.23 | 1.79% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | A$68.62 | +A$0.9700 | 1.43% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | A$67.65 | -A$1.40 | -2.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | A$69.05 | +A$0.6000 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | A$68.45 | +A$0.0500 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | A$68.40 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in West Island — questions
What is the platinum rate in West Island today?
The platinum rate in West Island today is A$73.99 per gram for 21K, and A$84.56 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current AUD exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in West Island?
One gram of 24K platinum costs A$84.56 in West Island, and 22K costs A$77.51 per gram. 18K works out at A$63.42.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in West Island?
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 A$7.05 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in West Island different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Cocos Islands — 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 37 seconds ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.