Gold Pound Price in Egypt Today
The gold pound is a ready-made savings coin weighing 8 grams of 21K gold; half and quarter pounds are also sold. This page shows the live gold pound price (sell and buy) and calculates prices for fractions and larger quantities.
Gold pound prices and fractions
| Weight | Sell price | Buy price |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter pound (2 g) | -- EGP | -- EGP |
| Half pound (4 g) | -- EGP | -- EGP |
| Gold pound (8 g) | -- EGP | -- EGP |
| 2 gold pounds | -- EGP | -- EGP |
| 5 gold pounds | -- EGP | -- EGP |
| 10 gold pounds | -- EGP | -- EGP |
How is the gold pound price calculated?
Pound price = 8 grams × the 21K gram price. See the 21K gold price today. Dealers may add a small premium depending on demand.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a gold pound?
The gold pound weighs 8 grams of 21K gold. A half pound is 4 grams and a quarter pound is 2 grams.
How can I calculate the gold pound price myself?
Multiply the 21K gram price by 8. The price shown here is this calculation; a dealer's price may differ slightly.
Is there a making charge on the gold pound?
Usually there is no large making charge as on jewelry, but there may be a small difference from the gram price depending on the dealer and demand. Ask the dealer before buying.
What is the difference between the sell price and the buy price?
The sell price is what you pay a dealer to buy; the buy price is what a dealer pays you when you sell, slightly lower.
Related pages
Try the gold, zakat and dowry calculators on the home page.
Prices are indicative: calculated from the global ounce price and the USD rate, then aligned with the Egyptian market. They may differ slightly between shops, exclude making charges, stamp duty and taxes, and are not investment advice.