Local gold prices surge by 40 piasters, 21-karat price at JD68
The selling price for 21-karat gold recorded JD68.00 per gram in local market on Saturday, while the purchase price is JD65.80, according to the Jordanian Jewellers Syndicate (JJS), according to the General Syndicate of Owners of Trade and Jewelry Shops.
The selling price of gold per gram for 24-karat and 18-karat reached JD78.00 and JD60.40 respectively.
The selling price of a gram of 14-karat gold reached JD45.90.
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