🇿🇲Platinum Rate in Central Province Today
The platinum rate in Central Province today is ZMW 1,010 per gram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up ZMW 30.15 from the previous close. Rates across Central Province follow the national Zambia market, since gold is priced internationally and converted at the same exchange rate.
Platinum rate in Central Province — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | ZMW 1,010 | ZMW 926.24 | ZMW 884.14 | ZMW 757.84 | ZMW 589.43 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | ZMW 31,428 | ZMW 28,809 | ZMW 27,500 | ZMW 23,571 | ZMW 18,333 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | ZMW 1,010,448 | ZMW 926,244 | ZMW 884,142 | ZMW 757,836 | ZMW 589,428 |
All figures in ZMW (Kwacha). 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 Central Province
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 ZMW exchange rate.
| Date | 24K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | ZMW 1,011 | +ZMW 30.15 | 3.08% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | ZMW 980.46 | +ZMW 15.21 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | ZMW 965.25 | +ZMW 40.80 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | ZMW 924.45 | -ZMW 29.51 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | ZMW 953.96 | +ZMW 16.87 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | ZMW 937.09 | +ZMW 13.28 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | ZMW 923.81 | -ZMW 19.22 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | ZMW 943.03 | +ZMW 8.19 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | ZMW 934.84 | +ZMW 0.7000 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | ZMW 934.14 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Central Province — questions
What is the platinum rate in Central Province today?
The platinum rate in Central Province today is ZMW 1,010 per gram for 24K, and ZMW 1,010 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current ZMW exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Central Province?
One gram of 24K platinum costs ZMW 1,010 in Central Province, and 22K costs ZMW 926.24 per gram. 18K works out at ZMW 757.84.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Central Province?
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 ZMW 84.20 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
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.