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 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.