🇰🇳Platinum Rate in Basseterre Today
The platinum rate in Basseterre today is XCD 163.80 per gram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up XCD 4.89 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into XCD for Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre. 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis's larger markets, with a population of around 12,920.
Platinum rate in Basseterre — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | XCD 163.80 | XCD 150.15 | XCD 143.33 | XCD 122.85 | XCD 95.55 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | XCD 5,095 | XCD 4,670 | XCD 4,458 | XCD 3,821 | XCD 2,972 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | XCD 163,805 | XCD 150,154 | XCD 143,329 | XCD 122,854 | XCD 95,553 |
All figures in XCD (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 Basseterre
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 XCD exchange rate.
| Date | 24K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | XCD 163.83 | +XCD 4.89 | 3.08% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | XCD 158.94 | +XCD 2.46 | 1.57% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | XCD 156.48 | +XCD 6.62 | 4.42% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | XCD 149.86 | -XCD 4.79 | -3.10% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | XCD 154.65 | +XCD 2.74 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | XCD 151.91 | +XCD 2.15 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | XCD 149.76 | -XCD 3.12 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | XCD 152.88 | +XCD 1.33 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | XCD 151.55 | +XCD 0.1200 | 0.08% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | XCD 151.43 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Basseterre — questions
What is the platinum rate in Basseterre today?
The platinum rate in Basseterre today is XCD 163.80 per gram for 24K, and XCD 163.80 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current XCD exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Basseterre?
One gram of 24K platinum costs XCD 163.80 in Basseterre, and 22K costs XCD 150.15 per gram. 18K works out at XCD 122.85.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Basseterre?
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 XCD 13.65 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Basseterre different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Saint Kitts and Nevis — 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 2 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.