Gold & Silver Price Today in Iran
Live prices per mesghal in IRR
Live gold and silver prices in Iran in IRR. Gold karats 24/22/21/18/14K and silver purities 999/925/900 — updated daily.
🥇 Gold Price — Iran
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21K Gold — 7-Day Chart (IRR/mesghal)
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Silver Price Today in Iran
Fine 999, Sterling 925 and Coin 900 silver prices in IRR per mesghal, ounce and kilo. Updated daily from live XAG/USD rates.
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Fine 999 Silver — 7-Day Chart (IRR/mesghal)
Gold in Iran
Iran has one of the world's most unique gold markets, shaped by decades of international sanctions, currency crises, and one of the oldest goldsmithing traditions in the world. Gold is the primary savings instrument for Iranian households, with prices quoted in Iranian Rial (IRR) or increasingly in Toman (1 Toman = 10 Rial). The traditional unit for gold in Iran is the mesghal (4.608 grams).
Local Market Context
Tehran's Grand Bazaar (Bazar Bozorg) gold section is the nation's pricing benchmark, one of the largest gold trading centers in the Middle East. Isfahan, Tabriz, and Shiraz have their own active gold markets. Iran produces distinctive 18K jewelry with intricate Persian filigree and granulation work. The gold coin market — particularly Bahar Azadi coins — is a major investment vehicle tracked daily by millions.
Taxes & Duties on Gold in Iran
Iran applies no import duty on gold and a 9% VAT on jewelry. However, the practical pricing picture is fundamentally shaped by the use of the parallel (open) market exchange rate rather than the official IRR/USD rate — the two can differ by enormous multiples under sanctions. Freshgoldprice.com applies the parallel exchange rate for Iran to reflect actual market prices. The 9% VAT is included in the displayed price.
Buying Tips for Iran
Buy from licensed jewelers in established bazaars — Iranian law requires karat hallmarking (18K is the standard). Verify the Bahar Azadi coin's year and condition if buying investment coins. For jewelry, making charges (ajrat) are negotiable. Avoid unofficial money changers and unlicensed gold dealers. The Iran Chamber of Commerce registers legitimate gold dealers.
Gold as an Investment in Iran
Bahar Azadi gold coins (containing 8.133 grams of pure gold) are Iran's primary investment vehicle, traded actively on the Tehran Commodity Exchange (TCE). They provide a liquid, government-recognized store of value. Gold accounts and certificates are also available through Iranian banks. Given persistent IRR devaluation under sanctions, gold has been the most reliable store of value available to Iranian citizens for decades.
Gold & Silver Price FAQ — Iran
- What is the gold price per gram in Iran today?
- The current gold price per gram in Iran is shown in the gold table above in IRR, sourced from international XAU/USD spot rates converted to local currency.
- Which gold karat is most popular in Iran?
- 18K and 21K gold are most widely used for jewellery in Iran. The mesghal (4.608 g) is the traditional Persian weight unit. Prices often track the parallel FX market rather than the official rate. The price is shown in the table above in IRR per mesghal.
- How are gold karats calculated?
- Pure gold is 24K. Price per mesghal of each karat = 24K price × (karat ÷ 24). So 18K gold = 75% pure gold.
- What is the silver price per gram in Iran today?
- The current silver Fine 999 price per gram in Iran is shown in the silver section above in IRR, updated daily from live XAG/USD spot rates.
- What is the difference between Fine 999 and Sterling 925 silver?
- Fine 999 silver is 99.9% pure and is the standard for investment bars and bullion. Sterling 925 is 92.5% silver alloyed with copper, widely used for jewelry and silverware.
- What is a mesghal (مثقال) of gold in Iran?
- A mesghal is a traditional Persian unit of mass equal to 4.608 grams — the standard for gold pricing in Iranian markets. Prices typically track the parallel FX rate.
- Does the gold price in Iran include VAT?
- Yes. Iran charges 9% VAT on gold jewellery — already factored into the price above.
- What is a Bahar Azadi gold coin?
- The Bahar Azadi ('Spring of Freedom') is Iran's primary investment gold coin, produced by the Central Bank of Iran. It contains 8.133 grams of 22K gold (0.2354 troy oz of pure gold) and trades actively on the Tehran Commodity Exchange as a liquid savings instrument.
- Why does freshgoldprice.com use the parallel exchange rate for Iran?
- Iran has a large gap between its official USD/IRR rate and the open-market (parallel) rate. The parallel rate reflects what Iranians actually pay for gold in practice. Using the official rate would significantly understate real market prices.
- What karat is most popular in Iranian gold jewelry?
- 18K (750 fineness) is overwhelmingly dominant in Iranian jewelry — Iranian law and hallmarking standards are built around 18K as the standard. 24K is used for investment coins and bars, while lower karats are rare.