🇯🇲Platinum Rate in New Kingston Today
The platinum rate in New Kingston today is JMD 8,964 per gram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up JMD 267.45 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into JMD for New Kingston, Saint Andrew Parish. 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 Jamaica's larger markets, with a population of around 583,958.
Platinum rate in New Kingston — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | JMD 8,964 | JMD 8,217 | JMD 7,844 | JMD 6,723 | JMD 5,229 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | JMD 278,824 | JMD 255,588 | JMD 243,971 | JMD 209,118 | JMD 162,647 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | JMD 8,964,390 | JMD 8,217,357 | JMD 7,843,841 | JMD 6,723,292 | JMD 5,229,227 |
All figures in JMD (Dollar). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 24K per gram in New Kingston
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 JMD exchange rate.
| Date | 24K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | JMD 8,966 | +JMD 267.45 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | JMD 8,698 | +JMD 134.92 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | JMD 8,563 | +JMD 362.00 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | JMD 8,201 | -JMD 261.76 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | JMD 8,463 | +JMD 149.64 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | JMD 8,314 | +JMD 117.82 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | JMD 8,196 | -JMD 170.55 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | JMD 8,366 | +JMD 72.69 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | JMD 8,294 | +JMD 6.17 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | JMD 8,287 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in New Kingston — questions
What is the platinum rate in New Kingston today?
The platinum rate in New Kingston today is JMD 8,964 per gram for 24K, and JMD 8,964 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current JMD exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in New Kingston?
One gram of 24K platinum costs JMD 8,964 in New Kingston, and 22K costs JMD 8,217 per gram. 18K works out at JMD 6,723.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in New Kingston?
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 JMD 747.03 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in New Kingston different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Jamaica — 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 1 minute ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.