🇮🇶Gold Rate in Abū al-Kahṣīb Today
The gold rate in Abū al-Kahṣīb today is IQD155,156,198 per kilogram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up IQD3,632,587 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into IQD for Abū al-Kahṣīb. 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 Iraq's larger markets, with a population of around 357,771.
Gold rate in Abū al-Kahṣīb — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | IQD177,321 | IQD162,545 | IQD155,156 | IQD132,991 | IQD103,437 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | IQD5,515,311 | IQD5,055,702 | IQD4,825,897 | IQD4,136,483 | IQD3,217,265 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | IQD177,321,369 | IQD162,544,588 | IQD155,156,198 | IQD132,991,027 | IQD103,437,465 |
All figures in IQD (Dinar). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 21K per kilogram in Abū al-Kahṣīb
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 IQD exchange rate.
| Date | 21K / kilogram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | IQD155,820,043 | +IQD3,632,587 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | IQD152,187,456 | +IQD906,456 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | IQD151,281,000 | +IQD4,158,253 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | IQD147,122,747 | -IQD1,745,517 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | IQD148,868,264 | +IQD1,260,279 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | IQD147,607,986 | +IQD566,109 | 0.38% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | IQD147,041,876 | -IQD1,526,484 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | IQD148,568,361 | +IQD872,759 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | IQD147,695,602 | +IQD714,391 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | IQD146,981,211 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Abū al-Kahṣīb — questions
What is the gold rate in Abū al-Kahṣīb today?
The gold rate in Abū al-Kahṣīb today is IQD155,156,198 per kilogram for 21K, and IQD177,321,369 per kilogram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current IQD exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Abū al-Kahṣīb?
One gram of 24K gold costs IQD177,321 in Abū al-Kahṣīb, and 22K costs IQD162,545 per gram. 18K works out at IQD132,991.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Abū al-Kahṣīb?
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 IQD14,777 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Abū al-Kahṣīb different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Iraq — 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 6 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.