Live gold spot prices in Nakfa (ERN).
Gold prices in Eritrea edged lower today (Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 5:44 AM), with the live spot price per troy ounce retreating by -405.75 ERN (-0.67%) from the previous session’s close of 60,940.50 ERN to trade at 60,534.75 ERN (equivalent to $4,035.65 USD internationally). On a per-gram basis, pure 24K gold declined by -13.05 ERN today to stand at 1,946.24 ERN ($129.75 USD) in Nakfa (ERN).
Across local jewelry and bullion counters in Eritrea today, 22K gold is priced at 1,782.75 ERN per gram, 21K gold stands at 1,702.96 ERN per gram, and 18K gold trades at 1,459.68 ERN per gram (excluding local jeweler workmanship fees), with 22K serving as the primary retail jewelry standard. For physical bullion and coin buyers, 1 Tola (11.66g) of 24K gold is valued at 22,700.53 ERN, an 8-gram Gold Pound (21K) is valued at 13,623.66 ERN, and a 1-kilogram 24K investment bar is valued at 1,946,237.41 ERN.
From a broader technical perspective, today’s ounce price of 60,534.75 ERN sits within a 30-day trading corridor between a monthly low of 60,000.00 ERN and a monthly high of 63,025.21 ERN, compared with a 52-week average of 66,739.48 ERN. Over recent horizons, gold in ERN has recorded a -3.28% change over the past 7 days, -6.88% over 30 days, and -0.09% over the past year, while the local exchange rate stands at 1 USD = 15.00 ERN and the live Gold-to-Silver Ratio tracks at 1 oz Gold ≈ 75.1 oz Silver.
| Purity | Fineness / Hallmark | Price per gram (ERN) | Price per gram (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Popular in Eritrea | 999 (100%) | 1,946.24 ERN | $129.75 USD |
| 23K | 965 (96.5%) | 1,878.12 ERN | $125.21 USD |
| 22K Popular in Eritrea | 916 (91.6%) | 1,782.75 ERN | $118.85 USD |
| 21K | 875 (87.5%) | 1,702.96 ERN | $113.53 USD |
| 18K Popular in Eritrea | 750 (75%) | 1,459.68 ERN | $97.31 USD |
| 14K | 585 (58.5%) | 1,138.55 ERN | $75.90 USD |
| 12K | 500 (50%) | 973.12 ERN | $64.87 USD |
| 10K | 417 (41.7%) | 811.58 ERN | $54.11 USD |
| 9K | 375 (37.5%) | 729.84 ERN | $48.66 USD |
| 8K | 333 (33.3%) | 648.10 ERN | $43.21 USD |
These are indicative spot-equivalent prices. Local retail prices may include taxes, dealer premiums and jewelry making charges.
Compare live gold prices in Nakfa across standard international and regional weight measurements—including grams, troy ounces, tolas, and kilograms—for the most traded gold purities.
| Weight Unit | Metric Weight | 24K (ERN) | 22K (ERN) | 21K (ERN) | 18K (ERN) | 24K (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1.00 g | 1,946.24 ERN | 1,782.75 ERN | 1,702.96 ERN | 1,459.68 ERN | $129.75 USD |
| 1 Tola | 11.66 g | 22,700.53 ERN | 20,793.69 ERN | 19,862.96 ERN | 17,025.40 ERN | $1,513.37 USD |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.10 g | 60,534.75 ERN | 55,449.83 ERN | 52,967.91 ERN | 45,401.06 ERN | $4,035.65 USD |
| 100 Grams | 100.00 g | 194,623.74 ERN | 178,275.35 ERN | 170,295.77 ERN | 145,967.81 ERN | $12,974.92 USD |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | 1,000.00 g | 1,946,237.41 ERN | 1,782,753.46 ERN | 1,702,957.73 ERN | 1,459,678.05 ERN | $129,749.16 USD |
Live spot-equivalent valuations for 24K (.9999 fine) investment gold bars, ingots, and bullion weights in Nakfa (ERN) and US Dollars.
| Bar / Bullion Weight | Purity / Fineness | Bullion Price (ERN) | Bullion Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 24K (999.9 Fine) | 1,946.24 ERN | $129.75 USD |
| 5 Grams | 24K (999.9 Fine) | 9,731.19 ERN | $648.75 USD |
| 10 Grams | 24K (999.9 Fine) | 19,462.37 ERN | $1,297.49 USD |
| 20 Grams | 24K (999.9 Fine) | 38,924.75 ERN | $2,594.98 USD |
| 1 Ounce (31.1 Grams) | 24K (999.9 Fine) | 60,534.75 ERN | $4,035.65 USD |
| 50 Grams | 24K (999.9 Fine) | 97,311.87 ERN | $6,487.46 USD |
| 100 Grams | 24K (999.9 Fine) | 194,623.74 ERN | $12,974.92 USD |
| 10 Tolas (116.65 Grams) | 24K (999.9 Fine) | 227,028.59 ERN | $15,135.24 USD |
| 250 Grams (1/4 Kilo) | 24K (999.9 Fine) | 486,559.35 ERN | $32,437.29 USD |
| 500 Grams (1/2 Kilo) | 24K (999.9 Fine) | 973,118.70 ERN | $64,874.58 USD |
| 1000 Grams (1 Kilo) | 24K (999.9 Fine) | 1,946,237.41 ERN | $129,749.16 USD |
Investment gold bars and coins typically carry a small minting and dealer premium of 1% to 3% above the intrinsic spot value shown above.
Live intrinsic gold valuations for popular regional and international gold coins—including the 8g Gold Pound (21K), British Sovereign (22K), and fractional 24K bullion coins—in Nakfa (ERN) and US Dollars.
| Coin / Sovereign Type | Gross Weight & Purity | Pure Gold (24K) | Coin Value (ERN) | Coin Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Pound (8g • 21K) | 8.00 g • 21K | 7.00 g | 13,623.66 ERN | $908.24 USD |
| British Gold Sovereign (7.99g • 22K) | 7.99 g • 22K | 7.32 g | 14,251.09 ERN | $950.07 USD |
| Half Gold Pound (4g • 21K) | 4.00 g • 21K | 3.50 g | 6,811.83 ERN | $454.12 USD |
| Quarter Gold Pound (2g • 21K) | 2.00 g • 21K | 1.75 g | 3,405.92 ERN | $227.06 USD |
| 1 oz Bullion Coin (Krugerrand / Eagle / Maple) | 31.10 g • 24K | 31.10 g | 60,534.75 ERN | $4,035.65 USD |
| 1/2 oz Bullion Coin | 15.55 g • 24K | 15.55 g | 30,267.38 ERN | $2,017.83 USD |
| 1/4 oz Bullion Coin | 7.78 g • 24K | 7.78 g | 15,133.69 ERN | $1,008.91 USD |
| 1/10 oz Bullion Coin | 3.11 g • 24K | 3.11 g | 6,053.48 ERN | $403.57 USD |
Gold coins typically carry a minting and dealer premium of 1.5% to 4% above their raw gold melt value.
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Track historical spot gold price movements in Nakfa (ERN) per troy ounce across 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, 1-year, and multi-year timeframes.
Intraday trading benchmarks, bid/ask spread, and 52-week high/low performance for gold (XAU/ERN) per troy ounce.
| Bid Price (Spot) | 60,531.72 ERN |
|---|---|
| Ask Price (Spot) | 60,537.78 ERN |
| Day’s High | 61,061.40 ERN |
| Day’s Low | 60,484.80 ERN |
| Today’s Open | 60,940.50 ERN |
| Previous Close | 60,526.95 ERN |
| 24h Change | -405.75 ERN |
| 24h Change (%) | -0.67% |
| 1-Month High | 63,025.21 ERN |
|---|---|
| 1-Month Low | 60,000.00 ERN |
| 6-Month High | 70,754.72 ERN |
| 6-Month Low | 59,523.81 ERN |
| 1-Year High (52W) | 80,213.90 ERN |
| 1-Year Low (52W) | 59,288.54 ERN |
| 1-Year Average | 66,739.48 ERN |
| Time Horizon | Reference Date | Historical Spot (ERN/oz) | Net Change (ERN) | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | 2026-10-28 | 60,434.40 ERN | -506.10 ERN | -0.83% |
| 1 Week | 2026-10-20 | 61,983.47 ERN | -2,035.82 ERN | -3.28% |
| 30 Days | 2026-09-27 | 64,377.68 ERN | -4,430.03 ERN | -6.88% |
| 6 Months | 2026-04-27 | 70,093.46 ERN | -10,145.81 ERN | -14.47% |
| 1 Year | 2025-10-27 | 60,000.00 ERN | -52.35 ERN | -0.09% |
| 5 Years | 2021-10-27 | 26,931.10 ERN | +33,016.55 ERN | +122.60% |
| 10 Years | 2016-10-27 | 19,697.94 ERN | +40,249.71 ERN | +204.33% |
Day-by-day closing spot gold prices in Nakfa (ERN) per gram (24K, 22K, 21K, 18K) and per troy ounce over the past two weeks.
| Date | 24K Gram (ERN) | 22K Gram (ERN) | 21K Gram (ERN) | 18K Gram (ERN) | Ounce (ERN) | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 1,946.18 ERN | 1,782.70 ERN | 1,702.91 ERN | 1,459.64 ERN | 60,533.10 ERN | -0.32% |
| 2026-10-27 | 1,952.47 ERN | 1,788.47 ERN | 1,708.42 ERN | 1,464.36 ERN | 60,728.74 ERN | +0.81% |
| 2026-10-26 | 1,936.79 ERN | 1,774.10 ERN | 1,694.69 ERN | 1,452.59 ERN | 60,240.96 ERN | +0.40% |
| 2026-10-25 | 1,929.04 ERN | 1,767.01 ERN | 1,687.91 ERN | 1,446.78 ERN | 60,000.00 ERN | +0.00% |
| 2026-10-24 | 1,929.04 ERN | 1,767.01 ERN | 1,687.91 ERN | 1,446.78 ERN | 60,000.00 ERN | +0.00% |
| 2026-10-23 | 1,929.04 ERN | 1,767.01 ERN | 1,687.91 ERN | 1,446.78 ERN | 60,000.00 ERN | -1.20% |
| 2026-10-22 | 1,952.47 ERN | 1,788.47 ERN | 1,708.42 ERN | 1,464.36 ERN | 60,728.74 ERN | -2.02% |
| 2026-10-21 | 1,992.81 ERN | 1,825.42 ERN | 1,743.71 ERN | 1,494.61 ERN | 61,983.47 ERN | +0.00% |
| 2026-10-20 | 1,992.81 ERN | 1,825.42 ERN | 1,743.71 ERN | 1,494.61 ERN | 61,983.47 ERN | -0.41% |
| 2026-10-19 | 2,001.08 ERN | 1,832.99 ERN | 1,750.95 ERN | 1,500.81 ERN | 62,240.66 ERN | -0.41% |
| 2026-10-18 | 2,009.42 ERN | 1,840.63 ERN | 1,758.24 ERN | 1,507.07 ERN | 62,500.00 ERN | +0.00% |
| 2026-10-17 | 2,009.42 ERN | 1,840.63 ERN | 1,758.24 ERN | 1,507.07 ERN | 62,500.00 ERN | +0.00% |
| 2026-10-16 | 2,009.42 ERN | 1,840.63 ERN | 1,758.24 ERN | 1,507.07 ERN | 62,500.00 ERN | +0.42% |
| 2026-10-15 | 2,001.08 ERN | 1,832.99 ERN | 1,750.95 ERN | 1,500.81 ERN | 62,240.66 ERN | +1.66% |
Local gold prices in Eritrea are determined by two live markets: international spot gold (XAU/USD) and the Nakfa (ERN) exchange rate. Even when global gold is flat, a weaker ERN raises local gold prices.
| 1 US Dollar (USD/ERN) | 1 USD = 15.00 ERN |
|---|---|
| 1 Euro (EUR/ERN) | 1 EUR = 16.67 ERN |
| Global Spot Gold (XAU/USD) | $4,035.65 USD |
| Local Spot Gold (XAU/ERN) | 60,534.75 ERN |
| ±1%% Currency Move (24K Gram) | ±19.46 ERN |
| ±1%% Currency Move (1 Ounce) | ±605.35 ERN |
| Official Currency | Nakfa (ERN) |
|---|---|
| Symbol & Subunit | Nfk • cent |
| Central Bank / Authority | Bank of Eritrea |
| Capital & Region | Asmara • Africa |
When buying gold jewelry or bullion in Eritrea, the retail price you pay at local goldsmiths and dealers combines the live international spot value in Nakfa (ERN) with workmanship fees (making charges) and applicable local taxes.
Karat 24 is also called (.999) and is 999/1000 pure. Practically, it is never used in making jewelleries in America and Europe but sometimes used in Asia.
Karat 22 is also called (.916) and is 916/1000 pure. Practically, it is rarely used in making jewelleries in America and Europe but is commonly used in Asia.
Karat 18 is also called (.750) and is 750/1000 pure. Practically, it is sometimes used in making jewelleries in America and Asia, and it is the most common in Europe.
| Category / Item Type | Typical Markup | Est. Making Charge / g (ERN) | Est. Retail Price / g (22K ERN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Gold Bars & Coins (24K) | 1% – 3% | 19.46 – 58.39 ERN | 1,965.70 – 2,004.62 ERN (24K) |
| Standard / Machine-Made Jewelry | 6% – 12% | 106.97 – 213.93 ERN | 1,889.72 – 1,996.68 ERN (22K) |
| Handcrafted / Bridal & Designer Jewelry | 12% – 22% | 213.93 – 392.21 ERN | 1,996.68 – 2,174.96 ERN (22K) |
Compare live silver spot prices per gram, troy ounce, and kilogram in Nakfa (ERN) alongside the real-time Gold-to-Silver Ratio.
| Silver Grade / Fineness | Fineness / Hallmark | 1 Gram (ERN) | 1 Troy Ounce (ERN) | 1 Kilogram (ERN) | 1 Gram (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 999 | 99.9% | 25.90 ERN | 805.61 ERN | 25,900.92 ERN | $1.73 USD |
| 958 | 95.8% | 24.84 ERN | 772.55 ERN | 24,837.92 ERN | $1.66 USD |
| 925 | 92.5% | 23.98 ERN | 745.93 ERN | 23,982.33 ERN | $1.60 USD |
| 900 | 90% | 23.33 ERN | 725.77 ERN | 23,334.16 ERN | $1.56 USD |
| 800 | 80% | 20.74 ERN | 645.13 ERN | 20,741.48 ERN | $1.38 USD |
Silver Price Today & Gold-to-Silver Ratio in Eritrea (ERN) →
Compare today’s live 24K and 21K gold gram prices and troy ounce rates across countries in Africa in their respective local currencies.
| Country | Currency | 24K Gram | 21K Gram | 1 Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angola | Angolan kwanza (AOA) | 119,493.73 AOA | 104,557.01 AOA | 3,716,670.41 AOA |
| Benin | West African CFA Franc (XOF) | 76,756.79 XOF | 67,162.19 XOF | 2,387,403.12 XOF |
| Botswana | Botswana Pula (BWP) | 1,804.03 BWP | 1,578.52 BWP | 56,111.54 BWP |
| Burkina Faso | West African CFA Franc (XOF) | 76,756.79 XOF | 67,162.19 XOF | 2,387,403.12 XOF |
| Burundi | Burundi Franc (BIF) | 391,229.70 BIF | 342,325.99 BIF | 12,168,604.01 BIF |
| Cameroon | Central African CFA Franc (XAF) | 76,757.14 XAF | 67,162.50 XAF | 2,387,414.06 XAF |
| Cape Verde | Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) | 12,902.60 CVE | 11,289.77 CVE | 401,315.71 CVE |
| Central African Republic | Central African CFA Franc (XAF) | 76,757.14 XAF | 67,162.50 XAF | 2,387,414.06 XAF |