Gold guides
Everything to know before buying or selling gold
Gold karats explained: 24K vs 22K vs 21K vs 18K
A simple guide to what karat means, how much gold each karat contains, and which suits investment or jewellery.
How is the gold price per gram calculated in your country?
Step by step from the global ounce price and local exchange rate to the price per gram, and why shop prices differ.
Gold bars vs jewellery: which is better for saving?
Comparing bars, coins and jewellery on making charges, resale and value.
Gold zakat guide: nisab and how to calculate it
The 85-gram 24K nisab, the 2.5% rate, and how to calculate zakat for different karats.