🇲🇿Platinum Rate in Matola Today
The platinum rate in Matola today is MZN 3,217 per gram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up MZN 95.98 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into MZN for Matola. 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 1,198,988.
Platinum rate in Matola — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | MZN 3,677 | MZN 3,370 | MZN 3,217 | MZN 2,757 | MZN 2,145 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | MZN 114,356 | MZN 104,827 | MZN 100,062 | MZN 85,767 | MZN 66,708 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | MZN 3,676,642 | MZN 3,370,255 | MZN 3,217,062 | MZN 2,757,482 | MZN 2,144,708 |
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 · 21K per gram in Matola
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 | 21K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | MZN 3,218 | +MZN 95.98 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | MZN 3,122 | +MZN 48.42 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | MZN 3,073 | +MZN 129.91 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | MZN 2,943 | -MZN 93.94 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | MZN 3,037 | +MZN 53.70 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | MZN 2,984 | +MZN 42.28 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | MZN 2,941 | -MZN 61.20 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | MZN 3,002 | +MZN 26.08 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | MZN 2,976 | +MZN 2.22 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | MZN 2,974 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Matola — questions
What is the platinum rate in Matola today?
The platinum rate in Matola today is MZN 3,217 per gram for 21K, and MZN 3,677 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 Matola?
One gram of 24K platinum costs MZN 3,677 in Matola, and 22K costs MZN 3,370 per gram. 18K works out at MZN 2,757.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Matola?
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 306.39 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Matola 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 7 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.