🇬🇭Gold Rate in Obuase Today
The gold rate in Obuase today is GH₵1,430 per gram for 22K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up GH₵33.47 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into GHS for Obuase. 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 Ghana's larger markets, with a population of around 179,604.
Gold rate in Obuase — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | GH₵1,560 | GH₵1,430 | GH₵1,365 | GH₵1,170 | GH₵909.82 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | GH₵48,512 | GH₵44,469 | GH₵42,448 | GH₵36,384 | GH₵28,298 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | GH₵1,559,685 | GH₵1,429,711 | GH₵1,364,724 | GH₵1,169,764 | GH₵909,816 |
All figures in GHS (Cedi). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 22K per gram in Obuase
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 GHS exchange rate.
| Date | 22K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | GH₵1,436 | +GH₵33.47 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | GH₵1,402 | +GH₵8.36 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | GH₵1,394 | +GH₵38.31 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | GH₵1,356 | -GH₵16.08 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | GH₵1,372 | +GH₵11.61 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | GH₵1,360 | +GH₵5.22 | 0.39% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | GH₵1,355 | -GH₵14.07 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | GH₵1,369 | +GH₵8.05 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | GH₵1,361 | +GH₵6.58 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | GH₵1,354 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Obuase — questions
What is the gold rate in Obuase today?
The gold rate in Obuase today is GH₵1,430 per gram for 22K, and GH₵1,560 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current GHS exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Obuase?
One gram of 24K gold costs GH₵1,560 in Obuase, and 22K costs GH₵1,430 per gram. 18K works out at GH₵1,170.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Obuase?
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 GH₵129.97 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Obuase different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Ghana — 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 8 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.